Economic Development

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Greater Manchester LEP plans submitted
Proposals for a private sector-led Greater Manchester local enterprise partnership (LEP) will be submitted to the government by 6 September.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Mersey bridge backers set out benefit in spending submission
Business leaders have backed plans for a new bridge over the River Mersey following Halton Borough Council's submission to the government's spending review.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Turbine fund boost urged
Strategic investment in infrastructure and port facilities is required if Scotland is to fulfil its potential in the development of offshore wind farms, a new report claims.

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:23:00 GMT
Halton makes case for Mersey bridge
Halton Borough Council has laid out its case for a new bridge over the River Mersey in a submission to the government's Spending Review.

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:56:00 GMT
PlanningBlog: Public art to the rescue?
On the blog today: What better way to turn around the dismal reputation of a Lanarkshire new town than putting up a massive sculpture?

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT
North West sets out reworked strategy
Strategic priorities for the North West have been unveiled in a framework for the region for the next 20 years.

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Spen Hill submits application for Tesco distribution centre
Developer Spen Hill has submitted an application to the London Thames Gateway Development Corporation and the London Borough of Havering for a Tesco regional distribution centre at Beam Reach Business Park.