What is New Start?

New Start is the first choice weekly news magazine in the UK for all involved in community regeneration. It was first published on 5 February 1999. It exists to provide news, comment and analysis for all concerned with regeneration, physical, economic and social, and to stimulate debate and discussion of policy.

New Start is totally independent, both editorially and commercially. Its founding directors, Kath Acres, Julian Dobson and Jamie Veitch, have a long track record in journalism and publishing. As well as providing up-to-the-minute editorial content, New Start is a prime source of job opportunities in regeneration through its recruitment advertising pages. It has a weekly circulation of around 14,500 copies. Comments and feedback are always welcome.

Julian Dobson	Kath Acres	Jamie Veitch	Susan Downer	Austin Macauley
Editorial Director	Managing Director	Sales Director	Assistant Editor	Editor
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Chloe Gray	Ryan May	Chris Dowson	Tim Mawdsley	Rosie Niven
Advertising & Events Consultant	Advertising Adviser	Graphic Designer	Production Editor	Reporter
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Frequently asked questions

Who are New Start's readers?

New Start is for all working in or concerned with regeneration across the UK and overseas. Our readers work for local authorities - in community development, economic development, community safety and related areas such as LA21 and town centre management - and for regeneration partnerships, registered social landlords, and a huge range of voluntary organisations. We also have readers in Parliament, colleges and universities, and among developers, consultants, financial institutions and service providers.

How can I get a copy?

For a free sample copy of New Start email info@newstartmag.co.uk. A subscription to New Start for uk readers £95.00 for the printed version and £75 for the ezine version . To subscribe online to New Start in just 3 minutes click here.

Is New Start linked to any professional body or organisation?

No. New Start has always had an independent editorial policy. However, we are keen to develop partnerships with other organisations that share our aims and values. For example, we work closely with the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Community Action Network, the British Urban Regeneration Association and the Institution of Economic Development.

Who do I send news to?

News items should be sent to the editor, Julian Dobson. You can telephone our newsdesk direct on 0114 281 6133, or email news@newstartmag.co.uk.

While we endeavour to provide as comprehensive a news service as possible, many items we receive are never used. Our aim is to use material that is of interest to as wide a range of our readers as possible. We do not acknowledge receipt of material or return it unless specifically requested.

What are your deadlines?

We go to press at 1pm on Wednesday afternoons and the magazine is published every Friday. However, editorial pages are produced throughout the week and space is very limited on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Letters to the editor should be received by 10am on Tuesdays.

Recruitment advertising should be received by 10am on Wednesday. Display advertising should be booked a week prior to publication, and artwork should be with us by 10am on Wednesday.

Material for features needs to be with us at least seven days before publication, but should be discussed in advance with the editor.

What sort of pictures do you accept?

We accept good quality colour or black and white photographs, but cannot guarantee publication. Colour photographs should ideally be sent digitally, by email to production@newstartmag.co.uk Please speak to our production editor, Tim Mawdsley, first.

Pictures are normally published on the basis that first British rights to publication rest with New Start, and that prints and photographic material will remain the property of New Start Publishing Ltd unless otherwise agreed.

Can I write for New Start?

Yes. If you have an opinion to express, research to publicise, or an insight into regeneration policy, write to us, telephone or email the editor. But space is limited and we have to select articles for publication carefully.

Eligibility:

• articles can cover any aspect of regeneration or relevant social policy and practice
• you do not have to be a practitioner to write for us - we encourage contributions from community based organisations and residents
• material should be submitted exclusively to New Start
• New Start holds the copyright of all printed articles

Length and style:

• please email a short synopsis if possible before submitting articles to us
• opinion pieces should normally be no longer than 750 words
• features on policy, practice and research should be between 750 words (one page) and 1300 words. Longer articles will not normally be accepted
• we do not usually use more than two tables or diagrams
• we do not normally return material. If you wish us to, please state clearly on all photographs, illustrations, disks and text.
• please do not include copious references.
• We will print a maximum of three

Format: -

• articles should be sent by e-mail wherever possible, either as an attached Microsoft Word or simple text file, or simply pasted into the body of your e-mail
• please avoid complex formatting, as it may make your text unreadable
• wherever possible, graphs or tables should be sent as Microsoft Excel files
• if you do not have access to e-mail, please use a 3.5 inch disk. Files should be saved in simple text or Microsoft Word
• in any event, please send or fax us a hard copy of your article and accompanying material. Our postal address is New Start, The Old Chapel, c/o The Workstation, 15 Paternoster Row, Sheffield, S1 2BX, or fax: 0114 281 6140

Other information: -

• please mark all material clearly with the name of the originator and a daytime telephone number
• we reserve the right to edit all material for reasons of style, length and clarity
• we cannot guarantee publication on a specific date

Do you have a features list?

No. Our editorial features are normally decided a week or two before publication, and are normally based on current events.

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