This blog summarises the latest policy news that is important to place, including reports, inquiries, consultations, government research and events. Reports from Academics and Think Tanks Title Details Published Build to Rent: Patterns in growth and geography This briefing from the Centre for Cities examines the growing role of Build to Rent (BtR) … Continue reading “Policy News – June 2024”
Author: Ellie MacDonald
Project Spotlight: The BBC in the West Midlands: A Vital Cultural and Economic Force
In a new series of blogs, we will be reviewing the current and historical work of City-REDI. In the latest blog, we examine the work of Dr Matthew Lyons and Dr Huanjia Ma with BOP Consulting, assessing the likely future economic contribution of the BBC to the West Midlands due to renewed investment in the … Continue reading “Project Spotlight: The BBC in the West Midlands: A Vital Cultural and Economic Force”
City-REDI Roundup – May 2025
This blog summarises the reports City-REDI have put out in May 2025. Catch up on all the latest reports and projects in one place. Revealed: How much the US-UK trade deal will save the UK economy from Trump tariffs Research Fellows Dr Matthew Lyons and Huanjia Ma have been quoted in The Independent for their … Continue reading “City-REDI Roundup – May 2025”
Report Spotlight: Unlocking Procurement Insights
In a new series of blogs, we will be reviewing the current and historical work of City-REDI. In this latest blog, a recent study by Annum Rafique (University of Birmingham) and Pei-Yu Yuan (University of Manchester) delves into how text mining can be harnessed to analyse procurement contracts, offering valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders. … Continue reading “Report Spotlight: Unlocking Procurement Insights”
Project Spotlight: Digital Skills Demand and Shortages and Their Impact on the UK Regions
In a new series of blogs, we will be reviewing the current and historical work of City-REDI. In the latest blog, we look at Dr Hunajia Ma, Dr Matthew Lyons, Dr Konstantinos Kollydas and Professor Anne Green’s work on the shortage of digital skills in the UK. In an era of rapid technological transformation, digital … Continue reading “Project Spotlight: Digital Skills Demand and Shortages and Their Impact on the UK Regions”
Report Spotlight: Leveraging Public Procurement to Drive Local Innovation
In a new series of blogs, we will be reviewing the current and historical work of City-REDI. In the next blog from this series, we look at Dr Chloe Billing’s Leveraging Public Procurement to Drive Local Innovation report which is part of the ongoing work with the Innovation Procurement Empowerment Centre (IPEC) In today’s evolving … Continue reading “Report Spotlight: Leveraging Public Procurement to Drive Local Innovation”
City-REDI Roundup – April 2025
This blog summarises the reports City-REDI have put out in April 2025. Catch up on all the latest reports and projects in one place. Funding Local Areas – What does the English public think about changes in how funds are allocated to local government? Findings from a Citizen Engagement Workshop. In February 2025, 43 public … Continue reading “City-REDI Roundup – April 2025”
Project Spotlight: Rethinking Local Labour Markets and Under employment in the UK
In a new series of blogs, we will review City-REDI’s current and historical work. In the next blog, we will examine a paper published by Professor Donald Houston and colleagues. This report illuminates the persistent challenges of underemployment and workforce planning in the UK’s local labour markets. The research delves into the factors contributing to … Continue reading “Project Spotlight: Rethinking Local Labour Markets and Under employment in the UK”
Meet Daniel Jin: Improving Regional Development at City-REDI
Hello! I am Daniel Jin, a graduate of Cardiff University who recently joined City-REDI as a Research Fellow. My research focuses on advancing regional development and local economic growth by improving relevant ingredients such as transportation, housing conditions, corporate productivity, and innovation. To enhance strong and balanced regional development is a journey I am passionate … Continue reading “Meet Daniel Jin: Improving Regional Development at City-REDI”
Transforming Policies into Actions: The Role of Governance Structures in Inclusive Economic Development
Governance structures and institutions play a crucial role in converting policies into tangible actions to pursue inclusive economic development. Institutional frameworks can support or hinder progress, making their study essential for ensuring that innovative ideas translate into real outcomes. This blog delves into the key findings, impacts, and recommendations from various research projects, all aimed … Continue reading “Transforming Policies into Actions: The Role of Governance Structures in Inclusive Economic Development”