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Regeneration experts were among those awarded gongs in this year’s Queen’s New Year honours list. The former chair of the Housing Corporation, Peter Dixon, was given a knighthood, while Dennis Rees, once dubbed the ‘most powerful tenant in the land’ was appointed an OBE.
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Work began this week on a multimillion pound redevelopment of Sheffield city centre. The local authority has been awarded £4.1m from regional development agency Yorkshire Forward to transform Tudor Square. The refurbishment will help the site host the world snooker championships, dance, theatre and music events.
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England's multibillion pound housing market renewal programme could change the way it measures its impact in 2009 as a result of the recession. The Homes and Communities Agency has asked leaders of the nine HMR pathfinders to start a debate about how their targets could be adapted to reflect the changing economic climate.
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A charity in Hull has been awarded £350,000 of government funding to help reduce crime committed by newly released offenders. Goodwin Development Trust will focus on getting ex-prisoners back into work by addressing barriers like mental illness, drug and alcohol addiction, homelessness, and debt.
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A support service designed to help voluntary and community groups across England become more sustainable during the recession is being launched this month. The Collaboration Benefits programme will encourage joint working between third sector organisations to cut costs and improve services. Organisers said funders are more likely to award cash and tenders if several small bodies pool their experience and creativity through a partnership.
