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Further consultation on vital East Midlands regional plan more A 12 week consultation on the East Midland''''s vision to tackle climate change, address housing shortages and strengthen the region''''s economy was launched by the Government Office for the East Midlands today (22 July 2008). Following a rigorous independent public examination proposed changes to the East Midlands Regional Plan were published today. There will now be a public consultation of 12 weeks on the changes. £510million cash incentive to help long term housing market more Councils will receive a share of new £510m to speed up the delivery of new housing and ensure that suitable land is available to support the long term housing market, Housing and Planning Minister Caroline Flint has announced. Dramatic crime reductions in the East Midlands more Crime recorded by the police has fallen by six per cent in the East Midlands over the last year, new figures published today show. More homes for the East Midlands - Facing the housing challenge - Action today, innovation for tomorrow more A series of further measures and reforms designed to help alleviate the current challenges in the housing market and to support the vital delivery of more homes over the long-term, are being announced today by Housing Minister Caroline Flint.

Northampton, the best business location in UK more Lambert Smith Hampton published a national report this week showing Northampton as the top provider of offices in the UK outside of London. Factors including costs, recruitment, availability and skilled work forces were assessed to compile this report. Alarming QES results highlight serious risks of UK recession more The British Chambers of Commerce BCC) Q2 Quarterly Economic Survey received a record response with nearly 5000 businesses, large and small, taking part. Corby’s International Pool Hits Construction Milestone more A significant milestone is being met in the construction of the Corby East Midlands International Pool as distinctive timber beams are put in to place to form the arch of the new innovative pool building. Northants tourism businesses invited to apply for grants more East Midlands Tourism (EMT), East Midlands Development Agency’s tourism arm, is offering £2.4million of funding to support projects that will improve the quality of tourism in the East Midlands and provide a boost to the region’s visitor economy.

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Residents invited to participate in Regeneration Strategy

The national charity Planning Aid, which provides free and independent planning advice, have organised a Spencer, Kings Heath, Dallington and Rye Hill.

WNDC Publishes Corporate Plan

WNDC have published the new annual review and corporate plan for 2008-2011 to deliver for the people of West Northamptonshire. The vision for WNDC continues to be bold and inspirational, supporting the transformation of Northampton from market town to a prosperous and dynamic regional city, with Daventry and Towcester becoming distinctive market towns.

Citizenship Survey: April 2007 - March 2008, England and Wales

This release provides headline findings from all four quarters of the 2007-2008 Citizenship Survey, covering April 2007- March 2008. The release covers active and empowered communities community cohesion and racial prejudice and discrimination. The Citizenship Survey is a face to face household survey carried out by Communities and Local Government covering a representative core sample of almost 10,000 adults in England and Wales each year, plus a minority ethnic boost sample of 5,000.

Land in Limbo: Making the best of vacant urban spaces

This publication looks at how to transform vacant urban spaces into public assets. It outlines the obstacles faced, the actions required and the benefits to be gained from bringing vacant land back into use.

Blears hands more power to East Midlands residents

East Midlands communities to take over council buildings in Government''''s ''''devolution to the doorstep'''' drive

English Heritage) Heritage at risk across the East Midlands

The heritage of the East Midlands is at risk. 11% of ancient scheduled monuments are in urgent need of action to prevent deterioration. 5% of buildings need urgent work to prevent them decaying.

Northampton Borough Council News Release: Residents invited to participate in Regeneration Strategy

The national charity Planning Aid, which provides free and independent planning advice, have organised a Spencer, Kings Heath, Dallington and Rye Hill on Wednesday, 16 and Thursday, 17 July 2008.

2008 Health Profiles released nationally

The latest national health profiles for England have been released and can be found at the link below

Getting that dream career is easy according to one in four British teenagers

New research commissioned by the Learning and Skills Council’s (LSC) to highlight its Education Maintenance Allowance has revealed that a staggering quarter of British teenagers believe that education is not important in achieving their goals – showing that today’s teenagers clearly need a reality check when it comes to pursuing their dream career.

Have Your Say....

Kettering is located within the Milton Keynes South Midlands Growth Area and will accommodate 7500 new homes between now and 2021. With a number of small and large housing developments planned for the Borough, there is a need to ensure that large scale developments are provided with appropriate local facilities, adequate roads and transport, good quality urban design standards, affordable housing and will promote sustainable development and construction efficiency.

Kettering Borough Council to be a Housing Trailblazer!

The Minister for Housing, Caroline Flint, has announced that Kettering Borough Council will be one of an elite group of twelve councils who have been chosen as Housing Options Trailblazers to pilot a radical new approach to housing advice services.

Loss of British Grand Prix

Following today''''s announcement that the British Grand Prix will move from Silverstone to Donington, Derbyshire from 2010 onwards, Paul Griffiths, chief executive of Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce, has hit out at the decision, calling it a "tremendous disappointment for the Northamptonshire economy".