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Series: ODPM News Release ; (068) 8 April 2003 (3) | ODPM News Release ; (069) 8 April 2003 (2)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: Eighty-eight local authorities in England's most deprived areas will receive a share of the latest £800m Neighbourhood Renewal Fund. Speaking at the "New agenda for British housing" conference, John Prescott also announced three new urban regeneration companies in Sandwell, Derby, West Cumbria and Furness and emphasised the role of land-use planning in delivering the sustainable communities plan. www.odpm.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2003_0068. www.odpm.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2003_0069.

Eighty-eight local authorities in England's most deprived areas will receive a share of the latest £800m Neighbourhood Renewal Fund. Speaking at the "New agenda for British housing" conference, John Prescott also announced three new urban regeneration companies in Sandwell, Derby, West Cumbria and Furness and emphasised the role of land-use planning in delivering the sustainable communities plan. www.odpm.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2003_0068. www.odpm.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2003_0069.