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July
Study into Solway Energy Gateway given the green light
02 July 2009
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA), together with Scottish Enterprise and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority have agreed to commission a £100,000 feasibility study to evaluate options for harnessing Tidal Energy on the Solway Firth.
June
Additional Financial support for business in the Northwest
29 June 2009
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA), with support from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), has announced a £15m transitional venture capital (VC) & loan fund for businesses in the region, at the Business Finance 09 seminar in Manchester today (Monday 29th June).
The Northwest’s Green Heroes revealed
26 June 2009
The seventh Northwest Business Environment Awards has unmasked 14 of the region’s businesses that have demonstrated excellence in the fields of environmental practice, built environment, sustainable procurement, environmental innovation, communications and environmental leadership.
Seb Coe views Merseyside’s sporting legacy
25 June 2009
Seb Coe, Chair of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) will be visiting Merseyside today (25th June 2009) to see how London 2012 is inspiring a generation of young people to take part in sport.
New Director of Tourism appointed
24 June 2009
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Brooks-Sykes as its new Director of Tourism.
NWDA awards bursaries to post-grads studying in England’s Northwest
23 June 2009
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA), together with the North West Universities Association (NWUA) has today launched a unique region-wide project, offering post-graduate bursaries to students taking part in masters programmes at all 15 universities within England’s Northwest.
London 2012 Open Weekend celebrations across the Northwest
23 June 2009
Exciting events across the North West, from multi-sport festivals to dance celebrations, film screenings to rowing and vintage video carousels, are to be part of London 2012 Open Weekend (24 – 26 July 2009) – a series of events across the country enabling access to excellence in the arts, culture and sport and celebrating three years to go until the London 2012 Olympic Games.
NWDA employee selected as young Climate Advocate
22 June 2009
Business Manager for Inward Investment at the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA), Sarah M Williams has been selected by the British Council as a Climate Advocate, part of its Challenge Europe initiative.
Big winners at the Big Chip awards
19 June 2009
A host of the hottest North West digital companies took the plaudits at the 2009 Big Chip Awards, the North West’s annual awards for digital excellence.
Help at hand for region's dairy farmers
18 June 2009
Business Link Northwest and the NWDA have stepped in to support dairy farmers in the region affected by the collapse of Dairy Farmers of Britain (DFoB).
Inward investment statistics 2009
17 June 2009
England’s Northwest is again the UK’s leading region for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) outside of London and the South East.
Millennium Greenway
16 June 2009
Work gets underway on June 29 on a project to extend Chester’s Millennium Greenway to Guilden Sutton and Mickle Trafford for everyday journeys for people travelling by foot and by bike.
London 2012 Inspire Mark granted to S2RNW
10 June 2009
SUPPORTER TO REPORTER North West has been granted the Inspire Mark – the badge of the London 2012 Inspire programme - which recognises innovative and exceptional projects directly inspired by the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. S2R is the award-winning online sports channel, delivered through Radiowaves, aimed at schools and authorities. The scheme equips young people with real-life media skills by giving them access to great sporting events from which they can report alongside some of the UK’s top journalists.
LBTB Award Winners
10 June 2009
The 2009/10 Lancashire and Blackpool Tourism Awards was a celebration of innovation and creativity, with winners and finalists sharing the limelight with broadcaster, writer and Lancashire champion, the brilliant and entertaining Stuart Maconie.
£8.4 million boost for North West coalfield communities
10 June 2009
The North West Coalfield Communities Regeneration Programme (NWCCRP) has received a £8.4m boost thanks to the Northwest Regional Development Agency’s (NWDA) approval of a second phase for the programme. The NWDA will fund £4.35 m towards the programme, with an additional £4m coming from a range of public and private funders.
Cheshire Tourism Award Winners
08 June 2009
The achievements of Cheshire’s top-performing tourism businesses were celebrated in style during this year’s glittering Visit Chester & Cheshire Awards presentation evening.
May
New Leadership Development Programme
28 May 2009
New £9.5m Leadership Development Programme for the Northwest. A significant new leadership development programme across the region, known as LEAD (Leading Enterprise and Development), is an integrated learning and development programme, which will be delivered by a network of providers to businesses in the region.
North West Regional Construction Awards 2009
28 May 2009
The North West Regional Construction Awards, organised by the Centre for Construction Innovation, celebrate the North West Construction Industry and showcase the best and most innovative construction projects and working practices in the region.
NWDA announces Transitional Loan for Lucy’s of Ambleside
27 May 2009
Lake District based company, Lucy’s of Ambleside Ltd, has been awarded £250,000 from the Northwest Regional Development Agency’s (NWDA) Transitional Loan Fund (TLF), which is part of the NWDA’s £200 million package of support to help businesses through the economic downturn.
Economic Impact of Manchester World Sport 08
27 May 2009
Recently completed research has confirmed that the biggest year of international sport ever in Manchester attracted over 317,000 visitors to the City and generated £23 million of net economic impact.
Z-Park visits the Northwest
26 May 2009
The NWDA has hosted a week long visit of two representatives of Zhongguancun Science Park (Z-Park), Beijing. The NWDA has entered into a lead-generation contract with an affiliate of Z-Park to capitalise on his links with major high tech companies in China.
£2million Fund for Action on Climate Change
22 May 2009
A £2million fund has been launched today, providing grants of between £100,000 and £500,000 to new projects that can demonstrate significant carbon savings - accelerating the Northwest region’s transition to a low carbon economy.
Manchester Tourism Award Winners
22 May 2009
The winners of the Manchester Tourism Awards 2009 were revealed last night in a glittering ceremony held at The Palace Hotel.
BAE Samelesbury investment
21 May 2009
BAE Systems held an event to mark the completion of the first phase of a multi-million pound investment at the Company’s Samlesbury site.
BERR Select Committee
21 May 2009
The NWDA provided evidence at a Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR), Select Committee public meeting, held in Chorley. The Committee was hearing evidence from leading motor manufacturers as part of its inquiry into the motor industry.
2009 BT Paralympic World Cup Commences
19 May 2009
Competing in their first international test since the Paralympic Games, over 400 athletes from 40 countries around the world are looking to continue the impressive form they showed in Beijing as they arrive in Manchester to compete at the 2009 BT Paralympic World Cup.
Maconie to present Lancashire Tourism Awards
15 May 2009
Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board (LBTB) today announced that award-winning broadcaster and the UK’s best selling travel writer, Stuart Maconie, will present the Lancashire and Blackpool Tourism Awards, taking place on Wednesday 10 June 2009 at Ribby Hall.
An Eiffel of Blackpool on YouTube
14 May 2009
A charming continental side to Blackpool often missed by its 10m visitors a year, is revealed in a new promotional film made by the holiday town’s tourism chiefs.
IDEAS at Daresbury
14 May 2009
IDEAS (Innovation Design Entrepreneurship and Science) at Daresbury has been awarded £385,000 of funding ERDF and £100,000 from the NWDA to deliver a programme to drive innovation into 40 regional SMEs over a 16 month period.
Innovation Vouchers scheme hits half-way point
14 May 2009
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) and the Northwest ERDF Programme have today awarded the 500th Innovation Voucher to help support and grow the Northwest economy, marking the mid-point of the programme.
Ipsos MORI survey reveals optimism in the Northwest
14 May 2009
New research from Ipsos MORI, commissioned by the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA), has found that perceptions of England’s Northwest as a place live, visit and do business have shown a steady, and in some areas significant, improvement over the past 8 years.
BT and NWDA MOU agreement
13 May 2009
A PIONEERING agreement has been signed to boost the development of high tech information and communications technology in the North West.
NWDA grant creates 22 jobs in Lancashire
13 May 2009
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) has awarded a £320,000 ‘Grants for Business Investment’ to the Thornton-Cleveleys based Kilgour Group.
Key Forensic Services receives NWDA Grant
11 May 2009
A Warrington-based forensic science service provider, Key Forensic Services Ltd, is set to become a major player in the UK’s forensic services market for the provision of DNA profiling thanks to a £65,000 ‘Grants for Business Investment’ from the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA).
Cumbria Tourism Award winners
07 May 2009
The winners of the 2009 Cumbria Tourism Awards were revealed at a special ceremony in Kendal last night (Wednesday 6th May).
Business Link NW first Board
06 May 2009
Business Link Northwest has its first board of directors at its helm to ensure it delivers against its goal of driving prosperity and growth in the region.
Davis Cup debut for Liverpool
06 May 2009
International tennis will return to the Northwest with Great Britain’s tie against Poland in the Davis Cup being held in Liverpool for the first time.
Packaging firm to unwrap £218,500 NWDA Grant
06 May 2009
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) has awarded a £218,500 ‘Grants for Business Investment’ product to Kapak Foods Ltd to create 62 new jobs and a unique opportunity for growth.
Low Carbon Economy pledge
01 May 2009
Speaking at HRH The Prince of Wales’s May Day Business Summit on Climate Change 2009, Bryan Gray, Chair of the NWDA announced a package of measures worth £30 million in a move to make England’s Northwest the leading region in tackling climate change.
Re-appointment to NWDA board
01 May 2009
Pat McFadden, Minister of State for Employment Relations and Postal Affairs, today announced the reappointment of Joe Dwek to the Board of the NWDA
April
Residents share their thoughts on Moston Brook
30 April 2009
The Forestry Commission wants to know what local residents think about the valuable green spaces around Moston Brook, as they explore how they might help enhance the area as part of their Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) partnership programme, Newlands.
Full house at Food Technology Centre
29 April 2009
Cumbria Rural Enterprise Agency (CREA) celebrated its first “full house” at the Food Technology Centre at Redhills near Penrith when every one of the six kitchens was in use.
Northwest acts to defuse demographic time bomb
24 April 2009
England’s Northwest has launched a bold new strategy to ‘age-proof’ its future – encouraging the abolition of the retirement age and positive action to retain more over-50s in the workforce.
Two tourism 'Oscars' for England's Northwest
24 April 2009
England’s top tourism businesses were named in a glittering ceremony in York last night (Thursday 23rd April), and England’s Northwest walked away with two Gold Awards, reflecting the increasing quality of the region’s tourism offer.
9.5 million investment in Manchester’s Biomedical Research Centre
23 April 2009
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) has today agreed further funding and support for Manchester’s pioneering Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) with an investment of £9.5m to support operating costs whilst sustaining and further developing the BRC’s business plan up to 2012.
Understanding the value of Minority Ethnic businesses
23 April 2009
On Tuesday 5th May, the Lancashire based business support organisation Enterprise4All will host the latest in a series of business support masterclasses funded and organised by the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA). The one day conference will be held at Preston North End’s Deepdale Stadium, and will bring together leading economic development specialists and regional funding bodies to examine how support agencies can best engage with black and minority ethnic (BME) businesses.
Energy expert to lead West Cumbria's transformation
22 April 2009
An energy expert with vast experience in Government and the private sector has been appointed to oversee the multi-million pound regeneration programme which will transform West Cumbria into Britain’s Energy Coast™.
Manchester city region status
22 April 2009
The announcement by the Chancellor today is an exciting step forward for Greater Manchester and the Northwest as a whole. We all recognise that Manchester is the economic powerhouse of our region and will be a key driver in pulling, not just the Northwest, but the entire UK out of the recession.
NWDA welcomes role in delivering Government's industrial policy
20 April 2009
The NWDA has today welcomed the new industrial policy - outlined by Government on a visit to the East Midlands - about how the country can beat the recession and secure its economic future in a rapidly changing and highly competitive global economy.
NWDA supports e-Merlin telescope
20 April 2009
A super-powerful new radio telescope network - which will allow astronomers to carry out three years worth of observations in a single day - has received its first signals from space today (Monday 20 April) at the University of Manchester’s Jodrell Bank Observatory.
Three local authorities join forces
16 April 2009
Leaders of three councils in Cheshire - Warrington, Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester have pledged to work closely together for the greater benefit of residents and business in the area.
Work to Restart on New Frenchfield Football Stadium
14 April 2009
Construction of the new Football Stadium at the Frenchfield Sports Complex will recommence in the next few days after a legal agreement was signed, enabling Eden District Council to take control of the final phases of the new facility’s development.
Grant scheme to grow heritage tourism
08 April 2009
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) today announced a £500,000, 3 year extension to the highly successful Heritage Tourism Improvement Scheme (HTIS), a grant scheme which helps unlock the tourism potential of historic sites.
Funding go-ahead for Barrow link road
07 April 2009
Funding of £3 million has been granted by the NWDA for new road infrastructure to support the development of key employment sites in Barrow-in-Furness.
TICs get a new look for a new season
07 April 2009
Just in time for the mass influx of Easter visitors two of the Lake District’s most popular information centres have re-opened their doors after an extensive refurbishment aimed at making the centres even more attractive and enjoyable for customers.
£4.9 million for groundbreaking new e-health project
06 April 2009
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) has approved an investment of almost £5 million for the development of a groundbreaking new project to support the Northwest’s biohealth sector and the public’s health.
Northwest Vision & Media role
02 April 2009
Northwest Vision and Media (NWVM) has officially been announced as the single organisation that will lead, support and promote the creative and digital industries in the region.
Help for employers to prepare for upturn
01 April 2009
A new service providing employers in the North West with easy access to free advice and support has been launched as part of the Government’s commitment to provide ‘real help now’ for business.
Regional support for Shanghai Expo
01 April 2009
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) has confirmed its support for Liverpool’s presence at Shanghai Expo 2010, with funding of £1.25m.
March
RDAs make £23bn impact on economy
31 March 2009
England’s nine Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) have made a significant impact on the country’s economy over the past five years, according to an independent report published today by the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR).
Track Cycling World Cup returns to Manchester
27 March 2009
British Cycling has confirmed that it is to host the first round of the 2009/2010 UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics at the Manchester Velodrome from 30 October to 1 November.
England's NW at BoBI 09
23 March 2009
England’s Northwest will be at the Best of Britain & Ireland 2009 at London’s ExCeL Centre this week (26th – 29th March), promoting the region’s travel and tourism offering to national and international trade and consumer audiences.
Time is running out to find champions of learning
23 March 2009
With just a few days left to nominate, learndirect needs help to celebrate the 241,041 exceptional people across the country who are developing their skills by taking learndirect courses.
NWDA announce Transitional Loan for North West Engineering Ltd
23 March 2009
In light of the current economic climate, the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) continues to increase the support it offers to Northwest businesses with North West Engineering Ltd benefiting from the recently launched Transitional Loan Fund.
Laila’s Fine Foods receive approval on Transitional Loan
17 March 2009
Producers of Award winning Indian, Far Eastern and European frozen and chilled products, Laila’s Fine Foods has been granted £250,000 from the Northwest Regional Development Agency’s (NWDA) Transitional Loan Fund (TLF), one of the first companies in the region to benefit from the Agency’s recently launched package of assistance to business.
£1.5m Training funding for auto sector
16 March 2009
The NWDA has approved £1.5m of new funding for training (in 2009) to extend the existing Coaching and Leadership Solutions Project and help secure the long term future of automotive manufacturing in the Northwest.
North West launches WE PLAY programme for 2012
16 March 2009
WE PLAY, the north west cultural legacy programme for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, will be launched at a special event taking place on 24 March at the Manchester Velodrome.
The Ironman UK Triathlon comes to Bolton
16 March 2009
It has been described as one of the most gruelling challenges on the planet and for the first time in its history, is taking place in the North of England.
Northwest advises Government on the region's top priorities
10 March 2009
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) and 4NW, working in partnership, have submitted the Northwest Regional Funding Advice (RFA) for 2008/9 – 2010/11 and up to 2018/19, to Government on behalf of the region.
The report builds on and reinforces the first round of regional funding allocations in 2006. It provides advice to the Government on the region’s transport, housing and regeneration, economic development and skills priorities and outlines how funding can be most effectively spent in the region over the next 3 years and beyond.
Schools amazed by Read to Succeed results
05 March 2009
A campaign to fund over £300,000 of additional Teaching Assistant’s time in classrooms across the North West has finished its first 10 week period – with excellent results.
Plan approval marks new chapter in Carlisle Renaissance
04 March 2009
Carlisle Renaissance’s Action Plan has now been approved by Carlisle City Council. The Carlisle Renaissance Action Plan 2009-12 sets out four transformational priorities for the city, as well as what the partnership – made up of Carlisle City Council, Cumbria County Council, the Northwest Regional Development Agency and Cumbria Vision – plans to do this year to get them delivered.
In Kind Direct receives funding for England's Northwest
04 March 2009
In Kind Direct, one of The Prince’s Charities, has been awarded a £112,500 three-year grant from the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA). The grant will mean many more charities and not-for-profit organisations in the Northwest region will benefit from In Kind Direct’s resource stretching service, and more businesses in the region will start taking part.
Britain's biggest open water swim returns
02 March 2009
The Great North Swim, the biggest open water mass participation swimming event in Britain will return to the shores of Windermere at Low Wood on the weekend of 12th and 13th September.
February
G-T-P Group Ltd land NWDA grant
25 February 2009
Lancaster-based G-T-P Group Ltd has been presented with an £185,000 Grants for Business Investment Award from the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA), to grow within the financial services sector, creating 25 jobs.
Rural development team comes to Wigton
25 February 2009
A rural development programme office is to officially open in Wigton's Market Hall next
week as the base for a team working across rural north Cumbria.
£2m for business tourism
24 February 2009
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) today announced a £2 million investment to help secure the region’s appeal as a business tourism destination.
Seven NW finalists up for tourism 'Oscars'
23 February 2009
Seven businesses from England’s Northwest have been shortlisted for some of the tourism industry’s highest accolades. Organised annually by Visit Britain, the Enjoy England Awards for Excellence recognise the best of the country’s tourism businesses and professionals.
Disney trainers’ Northwest visit
19 February 2009
Northwest business professionals are being offered a rare opportunity to learn about sustainable, recession-beating business practices direct from one of the world’s most innovative and successful organisations.
World Netball Series heading Manchester's way
19 February 2009
The top six netball nations will play by new netball rules announced today by the International Federation Netball Association (IFNA) for the World Netball Series.
Supported by the International Federation of Netball Associations (IFNA), the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA), Manchester City Council, England Netball and UK Sport, a launch event in Manchester’s Arndale Centre saw the unveiling of the rules and logo for the new fast-pasted and compelling Series, to be played in Manchester in October.
Pendle has a thriving future
18 February 2009
Pendle is a great place to live, work and play - that’s the message from the borough’s key business leaders.
Minerva: A new concept in healthcare
17 February 2009
The ground-breaking Minerva Health Centre is set to open its doors, offering a state-of-the-art facility for treating long-term conditions at the heart of the community.
Destination Liverpool on Sale to the World
16 February 2009
Liverpool City Region’s drive to attract even more tourists steps up a gear today with the publication of a brand new Visitor Guide to the destination.
Emeritus College launched today
12 February 2009
he Emeritus College, the brainchild of Professor Harry Gray has been launched today, Thursday 12th February. The college, with funding from the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) and assistance from the University of Chester and SOG Ltd. at The Heath, will facilitate knowledge transfer, enterprise and innovation by linking mature / senior people to the projects and organisations which can benefit from their expertise.
NWDA meet with high street banks
10 February 2009
The NWDA hosted a second event with senior regional representatives from the major banks operating in the Northwest today. This second meeting was the start of regular meetings to review the current state of the economy and progress on supporting businesses, a key action from the first meeting in December.
First Transitional Loan helps Norlec Engineering
10 February 2009
In a bid to improve the finance options available to new and existing businesses in England’s Northwest during the current economic downturn, the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) has approved the first round of companies to benefit from the recently launched Transitional Loan Fund (TLF).
Clark Door come in from the cold with NWDA Grant
09 February 2009
Clark Door Ltd, the Carlisle-based industrial doors company has been awarded a £100,300 Grant for Research and Development (GRAND) from the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) to develop an innovative coldstore / freezer environment door which will use a horizontal air curtain.
Manchester well-placed for the future
06 February 2009
The first of seven reports that will influence Manchester’s economic strategy for the next decade has been published as part of the Manchester Independent Economic Review (MIER).
Umbro International Confirms South Manchester Office Space Expansion
06 February 2009
Umbro International Confirms South Manchester Office Space Expansion
Umbro, a wholly owned subsidiary of NIKE, Inc. has signed a 10 year lease for a new building for its headquarters. The move increases its space by 5,000 square feet to 37,000 square feet.
EC Contract Division awarded NWDA Grant for Research and Development
05 February 2009
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) has awarded a £250,000 Grant for Research and Development (GRAND) to EC Contract Division for the delivery of an innovative impact protection clothing system to protect ‘at risk’ workers against blunt trauma and ballistic impact damage.
Jessica Holding Fund for urban regeneration in the Northwest
03 February 2009
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) is planning to set up a EUR 50 million (GBP 46 million) JESSICA holding fund in cooperation with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support projects that will help regenerate sustainable development in the North West’s urban areas.
Land Reclamation project at Bewsey Tip, Warrington
03 February 2009
Work is underway on a land reclamation project at the old Bewsey tip site in Warrington. The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) in partnership with Cheshire County Council and Warrington Borough Council is providing £543,000 towards a three-quarter million pound scheme to transform this piece of derelict, brownfield land into a new public open greenspace.
CREA hoping to celebrate planning service success
03 February 2009
A business service delivered by Cumbria Rural Enterprise Agency (CREA) since 2002 has been shortlisted for a national planning award and delegates from Cumbria will be attending a ceremony in London on Thursday, 5th February.
January
Website aids recruitment drive
30 January 2009
BAE Systems Submarine Solutions is looking to recruit and attract major talent in 2009 with the launch of a new website.
2009 Northern Rail Cup and Northern Rail 9s launched
29 January 2009
The launch of the 2009 Northern Rail Cup and the inaugural Northern Rail 9s competition was held today (Thursday 29) at Blackpool’s Bloomfield Road Stadium - the venue for the finals of both competitions on 12 July.
Design Review Panel 100th scheme
28 January 2009
A £225 million redevelopment of Chester Zoo is the 100th development scheme to be reviewed by the Northwest Design Review Panel.
New £6.5m Creative & Performing Arts Centre for Liverpool
28 January 2009
The long-awaited £6.5m Centre for Music, Performance and Innovation officially gets underway this week at Liverpool Hope University’s award-winning Cornerstone Campus in north Liverpool as Sir Jeremy Isaacs, award-winning TV producer and former Chief Executive of Channel 4, turns the first bolt on the final phase of the campus redevelopment.
Bryan Gray to headline launch of new Manchester digital communications firm
28 January 2009
Bryan Gray, chairman of Media City UK developers Peel Media and also current chairman of the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) will be one of the speakers at the official launch of MadeWith, a new dedicated digital communications company backed by Manchester advertising agency AWA.
£225 million plan for Chester Zoo
27 January 2009
CHESTER Zoo today unveiled an ambitious £225 million plan that will see it transformed into the largest conservation, animal and leisure attraction of its kind in Europe.
Northwest Women in Business Awards 2009
26 January 2009
The winners of the 2nd Northwest Women in Business Awards, which showcased some of the region’s best entrepreneurial talent, were revealed at a glittering awards ceremony in Warrington on 23rd January.
£3.1m sponsorship for MIF
26 January 2009
Manchester International Festival today announces sponsorship for the ‘09 event of £3.1 million, representing a third of the entire operating costs of the Festival.
Biomass boost for Northwest businesses
22 January 2009
Envirolink Northwest is hosting a £750,000 project funded by the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) to increase the uptake of biomass energy systems by the region’s industries.
Shortlist announced - National Wildflower Centre Competition
22 January 2009
The RIBA is delighted to announce the shortlist in the international competition to design a new innovative, architecturally striking educational, conference and seed production complex at the National Wildflower Centre in Knowsley, part of the Liverpool City Region.
£2million boost for culture in Cumbria
20 January 2009
Cumbria is set to stage one of the UK’s most ambitious programmes of world-class outdoor performance and arts events over the next four years.
River valley revival project up for top award
16 January 2009
The success of a £2 million project to transform the Medlock Valley in east Manchester has been recognised by being short listed for the prestigious British Urban Regeneration Association (BURA) Waterways Renaissance Award.
£20m funding package for Northwest tourism industry
14 January 2009
The NWDA today announced a £20.6 million funding package for the region’s tourism industry, which will ensure that the region’s five sub-regional tourist boards are in a strong position to support tourism businesses during the current economic climate.
NWDA welcomes Real Help for Business
14 January 2009
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson today unveiled a package of measures designed to address the cash flow, credit and investment needs of small and medium businesses.
Netball as never seen before
09 January 2009
The World Netball Series will take place at the MEN Arena in October after development over 12 months to create a netball competition with the ‘wow’ factor.
Sulzer Pumps up Merseyside economy
08 January 2009
45 jobs have already been saved in Bootle thanks to a ‘Grants for Business Investment’ award recently approved by the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) for £550,000.
Entries open for the Ethnic Minority Business Forum Awards
07 January 2009
The Ethnic Minority Business Forum North West (EMBF NW) set up by the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) is pleased to announce that entries are now open for the second Northwest Ethnic Minority Business Awards.
Wirral hosts major national conference
07 January 2009
After two years of intense preparation, Wirral Council will next month play host to up to 400 national leading figures in Children’s Services when it stages the 105th NEEC (formerly North of England Education Conference).