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www.leisureopportunities.co.uk Three compete for 2012 venues
A shortlist of three bids to become the long-term tenant of the London 2012 Press and Broadcast Centres has been revealed by the Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC). UK Fashion Hub, the
Oxylane Group and iCITY are in the running to take over the facilities following the Games and will now enter detailed talks with the OPLC. A dedicated centre to unite
the fashion and textile man- ufacturing industries is being planned by UK Fashion Hub to include offices, an incuba- tor and a fashion college. The Oxylane Group has proposed a
iCITY is one of the three shortlisted bidders for the 2012 media venues An Innovation City is at the centre of the
sports-orientated project in partnership with Loughborough University, including leisure and events space; research areas; and offices.
iCITY vision, which will include a cloud com- puting centre; and a centre showcasing UK technology. Details:
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Parliament passes new live music legislation
Hospitality industry groups have welcomed the news that new legislation has been passed that is designed to help reduce the regulatory requirements for live music performances. Te Live Music Bill also exempts venues - including thousands of pubs with a capacity of
200 or less - from the need to obtain a music for performances before 11pm. British Beer and Pub Association chief exec-
utive Brigid Simmonds said: “Te government should implement the bill law as soon as pos- sible – and it could be done by April.”
‘Milestone’ for Greenwich Peninsula
Te delivery of the Greenwich Peninsula regen- eration programme has reached a “milestone” aſter a deal to push forward with a housing development was announced. London mayor Boris Johnson and commu-
nities secretary Eric Pickles have brokered a deal that will lead to the start of the next stage of building on the 190-acre (77-hectare) site. Te agreement comprises 1,350 new homes
by the end of 2015 and forms part of the wider Greenwich Peninsula regeneration, which will create a residential and leisure district. A joint venture between Lend Lease and
Quintain – Greenwich Peninsula Regeneration Ltd – is currently working with the Homes and Communities to deliver the programme. Anchored by the O2 Arena entertainment
venue, the mixed-use development also includes the new Emirates Air Line cable car
24 Te mixed-use scheme will transform the peninsula
link; a five-a-side football facility; and a pro- posed rooſtop walkway attraction. Johnson said: “The transformation of
Greenwich Peninsula is undoubtedly one of the most exciting development opportunities in London.” Details:
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