Dr Ed Atkins explores three examples of the place-based implications of net zero as a process of industrial change. This blog is based on a recent report by Dr Atkins – Developing place-based green industrial policy in the UK. The UK government’s legal obligation to reach net zero by 2050 demands significant, long-term action. Reducing … Continue reading “Three Lessons for Place-Based Green Industrial Policy”
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Meet Helen O’Gara, Public Health Professional, Local Charity Leader and LPIP Hub Place Fellow
I am a public health practitioner in a local authority, a charity leader in a small town and, at heart, a community development creative practitioner. I have been a youth worker both in local authority and the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise sector. I have been an artist, recruited for a purpose to bring to … Continue reading “Meet Helen O’Gara, Public Health Professional, Local Charity Leader and LPIP Hub Place Fellow”
Research Influencing Welsh Policy-Making: Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales Engagement Success
Engagement with policymakers and decision-makers across Wales (and the UK) has been a core element of Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales’ activities over the past 18 months. Our proactive engagement strategy has ensured that the project teams’ incredible research, analysis, and policy recommendations can benefit communities by reaching those stakeholders with the power to lead … Continue reading “Research Influencing Welsh Policy-Making: Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales Engagement Success”
A Learning Journey on Building Cohesive, Powerful Communities
I am Dr Angela Jeffery, Co-Chair of Birmingham Citizens, and I am keen to introduce the Local Policy and Innovation Partnerships project that I am working on. Although a biologist by background, I have been working on Community Development since 2019, when I led the development of the Aston University Civic Agreement and managed the … Continue reading “A Learning Journey on Building Cohesive, Powerful Communities”
Meet Glenn Athey, Economic Development Consultant and LPIP Hub Place Fellow
I’m Dr Glenn Athey, an economic development consultant and policy advisor with over 31 years’ experience working at the intersection of research, policy and practice. I specialise in local, urban and regional economic development, working with local and national government, combined authorities, universities, and major investors to design better policies and programmes. My work spans … Continue reading “Meet Glenn Athey, Economic Development Consultant and LPIP Hub Place Fellow”
Five Lessons About Anchor Networks
In this blog, originally posted on the CLES website, a Delivery Partner of the LPIP Hub, Conrad Parke discusses lessons learnt at a recent London Anchor Institution Network event. The concept of anchor institutions – organisations rooted in a place that can play a defining role in creating and reinforcing local economic ties – has … Continue reading “Five Lessons About Anchor Networks”
Building the Workforce of Tomorrow: Pathways to Inclusive Growth in the North East and Beyond
Professor Graham Thrower examines alternative approaches to addressing skills and economic inactivity and highlights the importance of creating pathways to employment for those from marginalised and disadvantaged backgrounds. The North East of England has long been known for its people – their resilience, creativity and sense of community. Yet despite these strengths, too many residents … Continue reading “Building the Workforce of Tomorrow: Pathways to Inclusive Growth in the North East and Beyond”
When the Stars Align: Partnership, Policy and the Legacy of LPIP and LPIF
David Legg, Regional Manager at Innovate UK, reflects that “the stars are aligning” for place-based partnership working. There’s a sense, right now, that the stars really have aligned for the Local Policy Innovation Partnerships (LPIP) and the Local Policy Innovation Fund (LPIF). After years of groundwork, conversations, and small but significant shifts in practice, the … Continue reading “When the Stars Align: Partnership, Policy and the Legacy of LPIP and LPIF”
Community-led Action Research: Announcing Recipients of the Second Stage of Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales Funding, Autumn 2025
Following the second call for applications from community organisations during summer 2025, Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales, in collaboration with its strategic partner, Together for Change, was pleased to confirm the six successful organisations this autumn, following an exciting and enthusiastic number of applications. The successful applications were selected from diverse communities across Rural Wales … Continue reading “Community-led Action Research: Announcing Recipients of the Second Stage of Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales Funding, Autumn 2025”
Town and Parish Councils and Devolution: Small Scale, Big Potential
Dr Amy Burnett (LPIP Place Fellow), Dr Jason Leman (Citizen Network) and Dr Daniel Ozarow (Middlesex University) examine how town and parish councils could play a central role in making devolution work for communities. This discussion paper was developed following the National Association of Local Councils’ Power Shift Conference and responds to the English Devolution … Continue reading “Town and Parish Councils and Devolution: Small Scale, Big Potential”