The East Midlands Development Agency has launched its new urban action development plan.

The aim is to tackle deprivation, poor skills and high unemployment, so that the region can become one of the top twenty in Europe. The key among the identified action areas is a commitment to improve the climate for investment in cities by working with developers and new employers as soon as possible.

Lincoln City Council's Head of Economy and Regeneration, Mike Roberts, said "We have seen earlier drafts and now have a reasonable idea of what EMDA is after."

"It is useful because it puts their strategy into operational terms, giving us clear clues as to what they want to see happen."

Chartered surveyor Hodgson Elkington is an EMDA member.

Partner Chris Hodgson said the firm worked with the agency in producing a number of developments including industrial projects.

"The development of advance factory units in Lincolnshire invariably needs a catalyst. We see EMDA as being a major influence in this area in future years", said Mr Hodgson.

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