Key Strategic Projects to 2008
Key Strategic Projects
Strategic Schemes were commissioned as part of the 04/06 investments round. They are:-
Green Corridor
The Green Corridor project is aimed at improving the former coalfield areas of south east Wakefield, north east Barnsley and north west Doncaster the vision for this project is to transform the Green Corridor into “an area of opportunity where low demand and poor quality housing, neighbourhood decline and poor environment are a thing of the past.”
For further details contact Mary Clark mclark@wakefield.gov.uk
Golden Triangle
The Golden Triangle is a cross boundary project between North Leeds, Harrogate and York, which aims to provide affordable housing solutions in an area of high demand.
For further details contact Michelle Fletcher Michelle.fletcher@leeds.gov.uk
Six Streets, Doncaster
The project is intended to create a radical transformation of an area of pre-1919 terraced houses through selective demolition, area remodeling, home improvement, new build provision, environmental improvements with improved use of public space and a cross tenure approach to area management with strong resident involvement.
For further details contact Pat Hagan pat.hagan@doncaster.gov.uk
Beeston Hill, Leeds
The Beeston Hill project in Leeds aims to acquire and demolish a number of low demand and abandoned properties in the area.
For further details contact Andy Beattie Andy.beattie@leeds.gov.uk
Advance Goole
Advance Goole aims to tackle low demand and abandonment, under achievement by years 10 & 11 pupils and low skills and lack of confidence in the unemployed over 50s.
For further details contact John Craig John.craig@eastriding.gov.uk
Advance Crosby
Advance Crosby aims to tackle low demand and abandonment, reduce crime & anti social behaviour and improved housing conditions leading to improved health outcomes.
For further details contact Jan Clark Jan.clark@northlinc.gov.uk
Regional Homes Loans (covering North, South and West Yorkshire) and Humber Loans Fund
The Regional Loads Fund aims to improve private sector stock condition to meet government Decent Homes Standard.
For further details contact Chris Galley chris.galley@sheffield.gov.uk
Eco-Homes, Rotherham
The Eco-Homes project aims to provide 23 new three-bed, affordable homes to Eco-Homes “excellent” standards at Henley rise in Rotherham. The houses will have super insulation, hot water panels, photovoltaic panels, micro wind turbines, whole house ventilation, waste reduction and recycling, eco design and energy monitoring system.
For further details contact Tony Stacey T.stacey@syha.co.uk
Local Government works with regional MPs to boost economy
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New downloads on the Local Government Resource Review now available
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The results of the Making a Difference Awards, celebrating local government in Yorkshire and Humber have been announced.
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Leaders sign the Armed Forces Community Covenant
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LGYH Making a Difference Award nominations announced
See the nominations here.
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WESTMINSTER BRIEFING ON ENERGY AND OFFSHORE RENEWABLES LAUNCHED TO COINCIDE WITH MPS EVENT TO PROMOTE THE REGION'S OFFER
Available here.
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LGYH ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2010 - 2011 NOW PUBLISHED
Available here.
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OUTPLACEMENT SERVICES FRAMEWORK LAUNCHED
Information on the new framework can be found here
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE AWARDS LAUNCHED
More information can be found here.
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NEW LGYH APPOINTMENTS
More information can be found here.
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LGYH HIGH SPEED RAIL CONSULTATION RESPONSE
More information can be found here.
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LGYH LEADERS' CONCERNS ON THE LOCALISM BILL
More information can be found here.
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LGYH EXECUTIVE VOICE CONCERNS ON ELECTED POLICE COMMISSIONER PROPOSAL
More information can be found here.
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LGYH LAUNCH 'CAPITAL GAINS' REPORT WITH PwC
LGYH, along with PwC, launch 'Capital Gains' - an asset liquidity model to increase local government investment capacity.
The consultation can be found here.
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LGYH RESPONSE TO LGA CONSULTATION ON THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT RESOURCE REVIEW
The consultation response can be found here.
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BUSINESS RESTRUCTURING TOOLKIT
A practical step by step guide for HR and Managers responsible for implementing change can be found by clicking here
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LGYH PUBLISHES NEW RESEARCH 'FROM REGIONALISM TO LOCALISM'
LGYH has published rsearch into the role of local authorities in promoting and securing sustainable growth in their local economies.
The report illustrates practical activities and actions taking place in local economies now and what is needed in the future to unlock economic potential.
The full report and an executive summary can be found by clicking here
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE AWARDS 2010 - WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The Making A Difference Awards Ceremony was held at Magna, Rotherham on Thursday 25th November 2010.
For details of the winners please see our news section.
For details of the shortlisted entries, click here.
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