25/12/07
Tackling the new proposed statutory duty for local authorities to prepare an economic assessment of their areas. Working with Professor John Shepherd of Birkbeck College, University of London, Globe have identified a small number of places to pilot a tool to enable authorities to undertake an economic assessment of their area. It is anticipated that this will be developed between January and June 2008. It will involve a range of new and sophisticated data analysis techniques and the creation of an Action Learning Network amongst the authorities involved. If you would like to participate or learn more, please contact Ivan Annibal at ivan.annibal@globelimited.co.uk or 01522563 515.

25/12/07
Following a successful first 18 months of trading, Globe Regeneration Limited has launched a new and improved website. The website contains new features about the projects, publications, services and networks that Globe is involved in.

25/12/07
Globe Regeneration Limited has been commissioned by The East Riding of Yorkshire Council to undertake a 'Rural Enterprise Market Research and Development Option Appraisal'. The project will research and assess the markets for the provision of specific services for rural communities within the District and make recommendations for the future development of a rural enterprise relationship between the Council and the Humber and Wolds Rural Community Council.

25/12/07
Ivan Annibal, Managing Director Globe Regeneration Limited has recently been commissioned jointly by the Local Government Association and the Commission for Rural Communities to undertake an enquiry into the characteristics of rural economies with a view to looking at new techniques to ensure that they are sustainable in terms of employment and productivity. For more information visit www.communities.idea.gov.uk and register to join the Rural Productivity Network.