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Trio agree on east Manchester regeneration goal

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A local authority, an urban regeneration company and a football club have formed a joint development board in a bid to deliver lasting economic and community growth in east Manchester.

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Fri 12th March 2010

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High-speed rail will ‘suck money’ from transport

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Plans to deliver a high-speed rail network will not cut the use of cars and planes, according to the leading UK authority on sustainable transport.

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Thu 11th March 2010

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In brief: low carbon zone launches

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Merton will this week launch its Low Carbon Zone with the first in a series of advice surgeries for residents. The Wandle Valley Low Carbon Zone is made up of 1,000 properties across 12 streets, including schools, businesses and community groups. Two ‘green doctors’ have also been recruited to provide free energy saving equipment and advice to homeowners.

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Thu 11th March 2010

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Double money with community benefits, councils told

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Councils could double their money as well as strengthen local economies and communities by using ‘progressive procurement’, according to a new report.

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Mon 8th March 2010

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HMR programme bucking recession, say auditors

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The recession has not impeded the progress of housing market renewal (HMR) pathfinders in revitalising the market, according to a government watchdog.

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Fri 5th March 2010

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