Newcastle, suffering from the decline of traditional industries and competition from the out-of-town Metrocentre, set up the Newcastle Initiative to fight back.

A three day festival drawing attention to the historic industrial area close to the city centre has grown into an annual event covering the whole city.

the area has been changed through a shared vision, by involving local residents and businesses in delivering projects, and by celebrating achievements together.

Lewes is an old market town which has turned redundant space to good use. .

In Winchester, the old barracks in the city centre, which were going to be largely demolished as they were no longer required, have now been converted into around 140 housing units ... .

The Derry Inner City Trust has special expertise in the development of tourism schemes, the provision of training, and the refurbishment of historic sites.

Halifax was one of the first towns to use partnerships to promote urban regeneration.

The Main Street Programme is a national programme which has evolved from simple policies of conservation and enhancement of the built environment to a highly successful comprehensive approach to business/commercial development and developing the capacity of voluntary groups.

An energetic Town Centre Manager was appointed with funding from both the private and public sector and a properly constituted steering group with clear and jointly owned terms of reference was set up.

A Conservation Area Town Scheme has been established and grants were used encouraging projects to develop living and working areas in the heart of the town .

As traditional industries have declined, the city centre has been the focus of a series of growth initiatives in an attempt to maintain York’s economic position.

Community action is helping to revive the town’s fortunes as a place to live and visit.

Farnham pioneered a Building Preservation Trust to restore old buildings.

In Sandwich a derelict tannery has been redeveloped as 50 terraced homes by a local developer.

In late 1999 the Council commissioned a firm of architects and urban planners to carry out a study of Swindon’s central area, to demonstrate how its facilities, services and environment could be improved.

The creation of a quality environment has been accompanied by the continued development of new attractions, including the Coppergate shopping centre.

Ramsgate, an ancient port and a resort since Regency times, has a fine harbour and a legacy of splendid houses, many of which have fine views over the sea..