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Gathered here are news stories from all our publications, covering many of the biggest regeneration projects across the UK.

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Keepmoat and Newcastle 'United' in tackling unemployment

Published: 2010-08-02 09:17:22

From: Newcastle (Renaissance)

One of the UK’s leading regeneration companies, The Keepmoat Group, has teamed up with Newcastle United to help tackle unemployment. (Sourced from 24Dash.)

The company’s community investment programme – The Keepmoat Foundation – is working with the football club to help 14 to 15 year olds in the city prepare for work life. read more

Bid to attract hi-tech firms to Southampton city centre

Published: 2010-07-30 10:00:24

From: Southampton (Forward)

Up to eight cutting edge research firms offering scores of high wage jobs could relocate to the heart of Southampton after offices dedicated to hi-tech firms opened in the city. (Sourced from Andover Advertiser.)

The Ocean Village Innovation Centre aims to lure research and development companies with 30,000 sq ft of dedicated space and support. read more

CovJam Enabled By ICT Helps Transformation of Coventry

Published: 2010-07-30 09:33:51

From: Coventry (Central City)

Coventry City Council in collaboration with IBM took the plunge for a world first, through a city-wide jam and it will be using this success to think through the early stages of a comprehensive strategy review. (Sourced from eGov Monitor.)

This aims to transform Coventry over the next 20 years, making essential services more efficient and maximising the benefit to residents, businesses and visitors. read more

City council predicts Ł11m in cuts to help fight deprivation in Nottingham

Published: 2010-07-29 12:18:21

From: Nottinghamshire (Nottingham)

An Ł11m pot of Government cash to fight deprivation in Nottingham looks set to be lost next year. (Sourced from Nottingham Post.)

Nottingham City Council has used the pay-out on schemes to help the most vulnerable people in its area, including projects to prevent children falling into crime, unemployment and teenage pregnancy. read more

Campaign aims to link Interchange and Forster Square

Published: 2010-07-29 12:14:06

From: Bradford (Bradford Magazine)

A campaign to revive an ambitious proposal to built a cross-city rail link in Bradford has been officially launched. (Sourced from Telegraph and Argus.)

A document called “A Case for Cross Rail” has been posted to Bradford councillors, rail associations, rail companies and rail groups seeking support for the scheme between Forster Square station and Bradford Interchange. read more

New ‘Fleece’ of life for historic hotel

Published: 2010-07-28 15:51:38

From: Gloucester (Gloucester7)

A planning application for The Fleece Hotel could see the historic Gloucester building transformed into a mix of restaurants, cafes and shops designed around a series of small courtyards.

The rest of the site would be suited to either housing or a small hotel. read more

English Heritage confirms funding for North Range Refurbishment

Published: 2010-07-28 15:49:05

From: Gloucester (Gloucester7)

English Heritage has confirmed funding to bring the North Range of Gloucester’s historic Blackfriars’ Priory back into public use, with work scheduled to begin in August.

The Priory will be refurbished, creating a new public space and concert hall in the North and East Ranges.

The major funder of the work is the South West Regional Development Agency (SWRDA), investing more than Ł520,000 into the project, of which the total cost is in the region of Ł700,000. The remaining funding will come from English Heritage. read more

Ecclesiastical Insurance move to Gloucester Docks HQ confirmed

Published: 2010-07-28 15:18:49

From: Gloucester (Gloucester7)

Ecclesiastical Insurance has agreed contractual terms with the South West Regional Development Agency (SWRDA) to create a new 100,000sq ft headquarters at Gloucester Docks.

The company is the biggest private sector employer in Gloucester, and its commitment to the city shows the level of confidence investors have in the area. read more

Entrepreneurs encouraged to come to Gloucester

Published: 2010-07-28 10:07:19

From: Gloucester (Gloucester7)

Entrepreneurs are being encouraged to open their businesses in Gloucester, thanks to a Ł30,000 pot of cash. (Sourced from This is Gloucestershire.)

Gloucester City Council is offering grants of up to Ł3,000 to help new businesses with their first year of costs. read more

Ł8m black hole for city regen firms

Published: 2010-07-28 09:43:19

From: Salford (Central Salford)

The regeneration companies responsible for large redevelopment schemes in Manchester and Salford are set to lose almost Ł20m through the collapse of the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA). (Sourced from Manchester Confidential.)

New East Manchester will have to deal with an Ł11.4m black hole in its budget and Central Salford URC will lose Ł8m as the NWDA closed its doors to former funding partners. read more