Megan Streb from the What Works Centre for Local Economic Growth provides a series of recommendations for local authorities when developing Local Growth Plans. This blog was first posted on the What Works Centre for Local Economic Growth website in September 2024. What Works Centre for Local Economic Growth are part of the Local Policy … Continue reading “Getting Ready for Local Growth Plans”
LPIP Evidence Review: Innovation Policies for Local Places
This blog post by Dr Chloe Billing summarises our approach to an evidence review of place-based innovation policies and their role in supporting local economies, as part of the Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub work. Our review takes a multifaceted approach, defining key concepts and identifying critical questions around innovation accessibility, tailored support, geographical … Continue reading “LPIP Evidence Review: Innovation Policies for Local Places”
Why it’s not always easy to think about local economic benefits
Victoria Sutherland from What Works Growth discusses the benefits of social infrastructure for communities. However, despite its importance, it can be difficult to demonstrate the economic benefits gained from it. This blog was first posted on the What Works Centre for Local Economic Growth website in September 2024. What Works Centre for Local Economic Growth … Continue reading “Why it’s not always easy to think about local economic benefits”
REF Impact Case Studies: Why Are They Important to Place-Based Innovation Policies?
The Research Excellence Framework (REF) case studies outline changes and benefits to regional economies, local communities, urban development, rural revitalisation, and place-specific policies. They showcase impacts on innovation ecosystems, smart specialisation strategies, and sustainable territorial development across the UK and beyond. REF impact case studies were submitted by Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), following a four-page … Continue reading “REF Impact Case Studies: Why Are They Important to Place-Based Innovation Policies?”
REF Impact Case Studies: What and Why Are They Important to Place Partnerships? Felt Experiences
The Research Excellence Framework (REF) case studies outline changes and benefits to the UK economy, society, culture, public policy and services, health, the environment, and quality of life and impacts in these sectors beyond the UK. REF impact case studies were written by HEIs, following a four-page template provided for REF submissions. The template was structured … Continue reading “REF Impact Case Studies: What and Why Are They Important to Place Partnerships? Felt Experiences”
Enhancing Skills Through University Research: Insights From the REF
The Research Excellence Framework (REF) showcases the substantial societal contributions of UK university research. In this blog, Kostas Kollydas, Skills Theme Lead for the Local Policy Innovation Partnership Hub, delves into selected REF case studies that have influenced skills development, evidencing their impact on education, social care, and employment support. Read the first blog in … Continue reading “Enhancing Skills Through University Research: Insights From the REF”
REF Impact Case Studies: Why Are They Important to Place Partnerships? – Cultural Recovery
The Research Excellence Framework (REF) case studies outline changes and benefits to the UK economy, society, culture, public policy and services, health, the environment, and quality of life and impacts in these sectors beyond the UK. REF impact case studies were written by HEIs, following a four-page template provided for REF submissions. The template was structured … Continue reading “REF Impact Case Studies: Why Are They Important to Place Partnerships? – Cultural Recovery”
Combined Recipe for Healthy Communities
Mayoral combined authorities in England can leverage their distinct powers and resources to address health determinants by enhancing access to quality work, transport, and housing. Initiatives such as Greater Manchester’s Good Landlord Charter and bus fare caps, the West Midlands’ Thrive into Work, and Liverpool’s Households into Work illustrate efforts to improve employment standards and … Continue reading “Combined Recipe for Healthy Communities”
Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub – Place Fellow
The LPIP Strategic Co-ordination Hub (LPIP Hub) is seeking to leverage expert input into the LPIP programme through a Place Fellowship programme. Fellows will complement the current work programme by providing policy and practitioner-focused knowledge and expertise. The aim is to provide rapid development of policy briefings, practitioner tools and scalable solutions for place-related policies … Continue reading “Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub – Place Fellow”
Bridging Academic Perspectives and Community Engagement
Ayad Al-Ani, London Central Academy Director and member of StaffsCAN, a Civic and Community Advisory Network, at Staffordshire University, blogs about his journey with the National Civic Impact Accelerator Programme (NCIA). This blog was first posted on the National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE) website. The NCCPE are members of the Partnership Delivery Team of the … Continue reading “Bridging Academic Perspectives and Community Engagement”