This blog summarises the latest policy news that is important to place, including reports, inquiries, consultations, government research and events. 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 Call for Evidence – New towns The … Continue reading “Policy News – April 2025”
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Policy News – March 2025
This blog summarises the latest policy news that is important to place, including reports, inquiries, consultations, government research and events. 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 Deadline Ministry of Housing, Communities … Continue reading “Policy News – March 2025”
Policy Innovate – 5 March 2025
Welcome to the second 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 – 5 March 2025”
Placecast podcast – Episode One – Nicola Headlam in discussion with Rebecca RIley and Abigail Taylor
PlaceCast is a Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub production based at City-REDI, University of Birmingham. Our new podcast is essential listening for those keen to explore the ins and outs of knowledge mobilisation for influence in central and local government, based on the view that it’s only through animating the power of place-based leadership … Continue reading “Placecast podcast – Episode One – Nicola Headlam in discussion with Rebecca RIley and Abigail Taylor”
Making The Best Use of the Green Book at Local and Regional Level
Recently, Professor Rebecca Riley (Bec) delivered a seminar on improving the use of the Green Book at the local level to better inform policy and investment decision-making. Bec is the Chair of the Green Book Network Steering Group. She is also Co-Director of the City Region Economic Development Institute, Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Regional Engagement at … Continue reading “Making The Best Use of the Green Book at Local and Regional Level”
Policy News – Jan 2025
This blog provides a summary of the latest policy news that is important to place, including reports, inquiries, consultations, government research and events. This blog summarises the latest policy news that is important to place, including reports, inquiries, consultations, government research and events. View other editions. UK Government inquiries and consultations Call for volunteers: … Continue reading “Policy News – Jan 2025”
Celebrating Our New LPIP Place Fellows
We are delighted to announce the successful appointment of our Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Place Fellows. These exceptional individuals bring a wealth of experience, creativity, and passion to help drive local policy innovation across the UK. The LPIP Place Fellows represent a diverse mix of regions, sectors, and expertise. This diversity underscores our commitment … Continue reading “Celebrating Our New LPIP Place Fellows”
Advancing Collaborative and Impactful Place-Based Research Across the UK
In our August blog, we posed critical questions about how to scale up collaborative, place-based research between Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and local stakeholders. Since then, we’ve built on our understanding of the infrastructure, skills, and methodologies required to foster impactful partnerships in collaboration with the four Local Policy Innovation Partnerships. In this post, Elizabeth … Continue reading “Advancing Collaborative and Impactful Place-Based Research Across the UK”
Policy Innovate – 11 December 2024
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”
LPIP Network Event: Place Impact is Emerging From the Shadows of Academic Life
The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) recently held a networking event. In this blog, Rebecca Riley reflects on her key takeaways from the event. Activities linked to the impact and engagement agenda, which once might have been seen as peripheral by universities and mainstream academics, are now moving to the forefront. This was seen at … Continue reading “LPIP Network Event: Place Impact is Emerging From the Shadows of Academic Life”