As part of the work of the Local Policy Innovation Partnership Programme’s (LPIP) Strategic Hub, City-REDI has organised a Special Session at the 2025 Regional Studies Association Annual Conference, which is scheduled to take place at the University of Porto, Portugal between the 6th – 9th May 2025, focusing on two interrelated key themes of … Continue reading “Call for Submissions: Culture, and Communities in Their Places”
Category: Communities in their places
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”
Activating Communities for Regional Renewal
Alison Park, Head of Creating Opportunities of Improving Outcomes, UKRI, and Deputy Executive Chair of ESRC looks at the importance of research and innovation to the UK, and how the Local Policy Innovation Partnerships (LPIPs) program addresses this importance by fostering collaborations tailored to local needs in economic growth, health, and community engagement. This blog … Continue reading “Activating Communities for Regional Renewal”