Welcome to the first edition of Policy Innovate. Policy Innovate aims to gather and disseminate the work of the Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) programme and wider relevant research to provide evidence on building confidence, capacity, and capability in an effective service-driven approach to place-based policy-making and public service delivery. The LPIP Hub seeks to … Continue reading “Policy Innovate – 11 December 2024”
Author: Alice Pugh
Inclusive and Sustainable Local Economic Performance
Alice Pugh summarises the key findings from her recently released Inclusive and Sustainable Local Economic Performance Evidence Review. Read the report Context and Methodology The review summarises key academic literature, government reports, and real-world case studies related to inclusive and sustainable local economic performance, focusing on strengthening economic development partnerships within place. It examines inclusive … Continue reading “Inclusive and Sustainable Local Economic Performance”
Green Book Guidelines for Place-Based Interventions
Alice Pugh discusses how best to use the Green Book when developing place-based interventions. The Green Book is a guide issued by HM Treasury on how to appraise policies, programmes and projects. It is not a mechanical or deterministic decision-making device. It is a guide which provides a framework, thinking models and methods to enable … Continue reading “Green Book Guidelines for Place-Based Interventions”
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”
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”