Elizabeth Goodyear writes about the Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales launch and the partnership’s themes. On 10th July, I attended the launch of the Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales, the Rural Wales Local Policy and Innovation Partnership (Rural Wales LPIP) at the Senedd. The event brought together academics, policymakers, business leaders, and community representatives, all … Continue reading “Celebrating the Launch of the Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales at the Senedd”
The King’s Speech 2024 – Implications for Place
Alice Pugh and Rebecca Riley discuss the key takeaways from the King’s Speech and explain what the proposed legislative agenda will mean for place. This week the King’s Speech marked the start of the parliamentary year, it sets out the new Labour government’s priorities over the parliamentary year following the general election. The speech itself … Continue reading “The King’s Speech 2024 – Implications for Place”
Putting the Community in Community Wealth Building
On 7 May 2024, Naomi Mason, Senior Researcher at CLES, delivered the opening keynote at the Third Sector Interface Scotland (TSI) Network conference, and the challenges faced by the third sector in Scotland, exacerbated by austerity, the pandemic, and economic uncertainty were impossible to forget. Despite these challenges, Naomi notes that the third sector has … Continue reading “Putting the Community in Community Wealth Building”
With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility (For Evaluation?)
The recent local government elections introduced two new metro mayors, increasing the proportion of the English population under mayoral governance to 50%, and highlighted the evolving relationship between local and central government. Will Brett-Harding, Policy Officer at the What Works Centre for Local Economic Growth, notes that while devolution advances, the importance of effective policy … Continue reading “With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility (For Evaluation?)”
Bridging Research and Practice: Harnessing Community Engagement for Social Impact
Sophie Cloutterbuck, Director of London Engagement at London Metropolitan University, believes universities have a vital role beyond academia. Here, she blogs about how they can be powerful agents for social change and foster a vibrant connection with the communities they serve, and shares how she and her team embedded this vision at the heart of … Continue reading “Bridging Research and Practice: Harnessing Community Engagement for Social Impact”
“Fix the Broken System”
Sarah Longlands from the Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) and Eleanor Radcliffe, formerly CLES and now at Carbon Coop, discuss how local authorities across the UK are plugging the gap left by central governments in their efforts to tackle the climate crisis. This blog was first posted on the CLES blog site and in … Continue reading ““Fix the Broken System””
Evidence-Based Insights: Cultural, Recovery, Policy and Place in the UK
This blog post by Dr James Davies summarises the approach taken on an evidence review of the role of culture and cultural recovery in place-based policies as part of the Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub. It takes a multifaceted approach, defining key concepts and identifying key questions around uneven funding, the crucial role of … Continue reading “Evidence-Based Insights: Cultural, Recovery, Policy and Place in the UK”
Exploring Educational Frameworks Across the UK: A Comparative Look at Knowledge Exchange and Teaching Excellence
The UK’s higher education frameworks, shaped by devolved governance, play a critical role in regional development, business innovation, and community benefits. Each nation—England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland—has distinct policies and funding structures. Elizabeth Goodyear explains how these frameworks work within each nation and how they compare to frameworks such as KEF and TEF. In … Continue reading “Exploring Educational Frameworks Across the UK: A Comparative Look at Knowledge Exchange and Teaching Excellence”
The Importance of a Business Case
Alice Pugh discusses the main purposes of having a business case and the importance of producing business cases for an initiative. What is the purpose of a business case? HM Treasury defines a business case as a management tool and a living document which is developed over time as a living document as the proposal for … Continue reading “The Importance of a Business Case”
The (Economic) Magic of Place-Based Policy for Communities in Driving Outcomes
Dr Abigail Taylor and Dr Anita Soni highlight the significant academic benefits Sure Start centres had on disadvantaged children living nearby before the 2010 policy shifts away from localised early years support. As policymakers consider new family support initiatives like Family Hubs, informed community involvement and a focus on marginalized families remain crucial for ensuring … Continue reading “The (Economic) Magic of Place-Based Policy for Communities in Driving Outcomes”