Author Archives: Sir Ian Wrigglesworth

Sir Ian Wrigglesworth

Sir Ian Wrigglesworth is Deputy Chairman of the Regional Growth Fund Advisory Panel which is Chaired by Lord Heseltine and appointed by the Government to consider bids. He is also Chief Executive of Tyneside based Bluehall Properties, a property investment company and is Chairman of the Port of Tyne.

Derby Roadshow

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Sir Ian Wrigglesworth

Our Derby Roadshow was at the Ram’s Pride Park. A splendid venue in a fine room overlooking the pitch.  As Brian Clough came from Middlesbrough I felt a certain sense of solidarity being there. Both Derby County and  the Boro … Continue reading →

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Bidding hots up!

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Sir Ian Wrigglesworth

I did a Roadshow in Dudley on Monday. Michael Heseltine has done them in Margate and last Tuesday in Preston. In Dudley we had a turnout of about 250 people. When I asked for a show of hands from those … Continue reading →

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National Regeneration Summit in Islington

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Sir Ian Wrigglesworth

Last week I spoke at the National Regeneration Summit in Islington. An assembly of people from the regeneration sector who are still making the difficult adjustment to cuts Continue reading →

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Regional Growth Fund blog takes off!

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Sir Ian Wrigglesworth

I’ve decided to start a Regional Growth Fund blog to give my personal take on the Fund and to talk about experiences as we tour the country promoting the Fund. Continue reading →

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