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”
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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”
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”
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”