How the Panel Hedged Its Bets ; Winner Manchester Takes All but Newcastle Will Keep Fighting for Much-Needed Conference Centre

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THE REPORT SAYS Newcastle's regeneration needs are no longer significant BUT IT ALSO SAYS the areas close to where the casino will be sited are in the 10% of most deprived wards in the country and have "significant levels of unemployment and other deprivation."

THE REPORT SAYS " Newcastle has witnessed substantial growth in tourism and its plans for further development are impressive." BUT IT ALSO SAYS Newcastle's remoteness raises questions about "the market and financial viability" of a conference centre. The airport caters more for outbound than inbound passengers, so "Newcastle's market potential is not as strong as some other proposals before us."

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How the Panel Hedged Its Bets ; Winner Manchester Takes All but Newcastle Will Keep Fighting for Much-Needed Conference Centre

THE REPORT SAYS Manchester is a "well established and growing to...

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