regeneration

It points to the elder Gospodinov’s vocation in old age as well as to the book’s wider theme of regeneration.

The 12 proposed developments range from large-scale standalone new communities, to expansions of existing towns and regeneration schemes within cities.

Northern mayors were reassured by indications that plans for the new rail line alongside a "Northern corridor" regeneration plan would occur before or at the Labour Party conference.

He said there is a much needed "conversation about chronic housing shortage, lack of investment and much-needed regeneration in the area".

A multi-million pound regeneration plan is under way in what was once part of the city's industrial heartland.