Labour delivers

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The Labour government in the UK has indicated that it plans to fulfill many of its manifesto pledges such as the introduction of regional development agencies. John Prescott will lead a ministry which will deal with many of the polices applicable to the property industry. Regional development agencies will make regional plans on matters such as land development. transportation and planning. The time spent on planning applications particularly for large projects is likely to be reduced. Some observers fear that the introduction of a new tax would put an unfair burden on businesses.

Area & Regional Develop-Local, United Kingdom, Political aspects, Labour Party (United Kingdom), Regional planning, Regional development

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The reform enforcer

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British Urban Regeneration Association (BURA) Chair Bernadette Marjoram has made sure the Association's board is more reflective of those involved in regeneration, such as recruiting a black director and four women. She is known as a strong personality and has been recruited to the BURA in order to bring it to more prominence. It was established as a forum for the independent private sector in 1990. Marjoram points out the private sector has had an important role in regeneration. She suggests a number of local authorities lack the drive to make regeneration happen in their area.

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations, MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Associations, institutions, etc., Associations, Executives, Marjoram, Bernadette

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Community serviceman

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It is vital to adopt a holistic approach to developing the run-down north side of the centre of Belfast, Northern Ireland, according to Laganside Corp Chairman Tony Hopkins. He is very interested in undertaking economic development in a very specific area, and has gained great respect for his experience and his financial abilities. His previous work with inward investment has proved beneficial for Laganside, which recently gained a Millennium grant of 45 million pounds sterling for the Odyssey scheme. This will include a science centre, a cinema, shops and restaurants.

Interview, Buildings and facilities, Northern Ireland, Belfast, Northern Ireland, Laganside Corp., Hopkins, Tony

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