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Renaissance magazine is published annually; in between issues the team gathers news about development and regeneration in Newcastle and Gateshead and posts it here. An occasional email newsletter is also produced from this material. Send us your news: details or latest developments of your work on NewcastleGateshead's regeneration; updates on your company; your thoughts on the city's future. Subscribe to the magazine and/or newsletter here.

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Plans to redevelop Gateshead town centre are handed over

Published: 2010-07-16 09:45:19

Plans to finally transform Gateshead town centre have been handed over. (Sourced from the Journal.)

After years of delays a Ł150m project is to start work with the final demolition of the Get Carter car park in the town centre this month. read more

Gateshead’s Trinity Square car park to be demolished

Published: 2010-07-08 11:07:30

The final vehicle to drive around the North-East’s most famous car park was taken for a spin yesterday – weeks before the landmark is due to be flattened. (Sourced from Northern Echo.)

Demolition work on Gateshead’s Trinity Square car park, best known from the Sixties gangster film Get Carter, is expected to start later this month. read more

Report reveals importance of incomers to rural economy

Published: 2010-07-01 10:37:51

The vital role of incomers to the North East’s rural economy of almost 25,000 businesses is highlighted in a new report. (Sourced from the Journal.)

The study, released yesterday, by Dr Jane Atterton and Arthur Affleck from Newcastle University’s Centre for Rural Economy suggests that many are living out the dream of settling in a pleasant rural environment and starting their own business. read more

Gateshead and Spenhill reach Tesco agreement

Published: 2010-06-30 15:18:47

An agreement has been signed between Tesco's regeneration subsidiary and Gateshead Council that could see the submission of a planning application for the Trinity Square development.

The agreement is a sign of investor confidence and follows the release of the 1Plan, the city’s 20-year vision for economic development.

Leader of Gateshead Council, Councillor Mick Henry said: "This agreement brings with it the confidence of one of the UK’s most significant investors – which will hopefully trigger further development. It is hoped that this will turn Trinity Square into a vibrant centre that meets the long held aspirations of Gateshead people. read more

Support for North East businesses welcomed

Published: 2010-06-29 16:14:07

The North East Chamber of Commerce praised the coalition Government’s emergency budget when it was unveiled in June.

Commenting on the budget, James Ramsbotham, North East Chamber of Commerce chief executive, said: “We knew this was going to be a painful budget, but the Chancellor has largely taken the right decisions to safeguard economic recovery by protecting businesses.” read more

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