Economic Development News

Cadman takes over as EEDA chief

Deborah Cadman has taken over as the chief executive of the East of England Development Agency (EEDA).

Regional leaders forum takes North West forward

The North West took a major leap ahead of the rest of the UK this week with the launch of a regional leaders forum.

Region gives funds detail

The first three projects to be funded by the South West's £80 million regional infrastructure fund (RIF) have been announced.

Shop test low on impact

Critics complain that uncertainty over a competition test leaves them lacking essential detail on the full implications of the government's revised retail planning policy, explains Vicki Shiel.

Bell on ... top talents for transport

Ten years ago and two hours into my new job with the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) I was giving evidence before the Commons transport select committee, of which Gwyneth Dunwoody was the co-chair.

Legal report

Model conditions flag up planning remediation role

The adventurer returns

Globetrotting planning troubleshooter Paul Nichols is back home and relishing taking the helm at a regional arm of one of the UK's most high-profile consultancy operations, Ben Lee reports.