Rebecca Riley introduces the Civic 6 Framework—a tool designed to help UK universities reflect on and strengthen their civic and policy engagement. It outlines six models of engagement, from regionally embedded institutes to national think tanks, offering a flexible structure for aligning institutional strategies with local and national priorities. The framework supports self-assessment, stakeholder consultation, and … Continue reading “Mapping the Future of Civic University Engagement: Introducing the Civic 6 Framework”
Category: Insight
Geographic Inequalities in an Era of Unequal Devolution
The UK has historically failed to learn important lessons from European countries on spatial rebalancing. It has recently acknowledged the need for effective local institutions and a long-term national strategy, but its asymmetric approach is unlikely to reduce geographic inequality. This blog was written by Charlotte Hoole and Jack Newman and first posted on the … Continue reading “Geographic Inequalities in an Era of Unequal Devolution”
Inclusive and Sustainable Local Economic Performance: What Place-Based Leaders can do Next
Jamie Ounan calls for local authorities to lead economic transformation through mission-based approaches—focusing on bold, long-term goals, collaboration, and aligning resources to community needs—to achieve fairer, greener, and more inclusive local economies. If you’re a Chief Executive in a Local Authority or Combined Authority right now, you’re in the driving seat for a generational opportunity … Continue reading “Inclusive and Sustainable Local Economic Performance: What Place-Based Leaders can do Next”
Unveiling Hidden Capabilities: Insights from the CAPE Report on Knowledge Mobilisers
Elizabeth Goodyear discusses a recent report from CAPE on knowledge mobilisers. In a recent UPEN members meeting, the group looked at the CAPE report Hidden Talents: Core Competencies of Knowledge Mobilisers Working in Public Policy – CAPE, which delves into the hidden capabilities of knowledge mobilisers and explores “what works” in the realm of knowledge … Continue reading “Unveiling Hidden Capabilities: Insights from the CAPE Report on Knowledge Mobilisers”
Policy News – July 2025
This blog summarises the latest policy news that is important to place, including reports, inquiries, consultations, government research and events. View previous editions. If you have a piece of research that you would like to be featured in Policy News, please get in touch. UK Government Title Details Published The Public Design Evidence Review The … Continue reading “Policy News – July 2025”
Responding to Richard Jones: Civic Engagement in Practice at City-REDI and the University of Birmingham
In this response to Richard Jones’ blog, Rebecca Riley highlights how the University of Birmingham is putting civic engagement into practice through City-REDI, the Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub, and its Civic Agreement. Showing how universities can play a vital role in tackling regional inequality and supporting local growth. Richard Jones’ recent blog offers … Continue reading “Responding to Richard Jones: Civic Engagement in Practice at City-REDI and the University of Birmingham”
Policy Innovate – 25 June 2025
Welcome to the next 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 address … Continue reading “Policy Innovate – 25 June 2025”
Policy News – June 2025
This blog summarises the latest policy news that is important to place, including reports, inquiries, consultations, government research and events. View previous editions. UK Government reports Title Details Published Industrial Strategy Policy paper from the Department for Business and Trade 23 June 2025 UK Government inquiries and consultations Title Details Deadline Community benefits and shared … Continue reading “Policy News – June 2025”
Policy News – May 2025
This blog summarises the latest policy news that is important to place, including reports, inquiries, consultations, government research and events. View previous editions. UK Government inquiries and consultations Title Details Date Improving local areas through developer funding- Inquiry Public Accounts Committee You can submit evidence until Monday 16 June 2025 Regional differences in healthy life expectancy … Continue reading “Policy News – May 2025”
Policy Innovate – 30 April 2025
Welcome to the third 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 address … Continue reading “Policy Innovate – 30 April 2025”