Mark Swift discusses how participatory governance and democratic innovation can help rebuild trust in public life. This article draws on a policy working paper exploring how democratic innovation can strengthen trust, participation and governance in the UK. The full paper examines these ideas in greater depth and outlines practical pathways for “dialling up democracy” in the … Continue reading “Dialling Up Democracy: Renewing Trust Through Civic Innovation”
Category: Place Fellow
Three Lessons for Place-Based Green Industrial Policy
Dr Ed Atkins explores three examples of the place-based implications of net zero as a process of industrial change. This blog is based on a recent report by Dr Atkins – Developing place-based green industrial policy in the UK. The UK government’s legal obligation to reach net zero by 2050 demands significant, long-term action. Reducing … Continue reading “Three Lessons for Place-Based Green Industrial Policy”
Meet Helen O’Gara, Public Health Professional, Local Charity Leader and LPIP Hub Place Fellow
I am a public health practitioner in a local authority, a charity leader in a small town and, at heart, a community development creative practitioner. I have been a youth worker both in local authority and the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise sector. I have been an artist, recruited for a purpose to bring to … Continue reading “Meet Helen O’Gara, Public Health Professional, Local Charity Leader and LPIP Hub Place Fellow”
A Learning Journey on Building Cohesive, Powerful Communities
I am Dr Angela Jeffery, Co-Chair of Birmingham Citizens, and I am keen to introduce the Local Policy and Innovation Partnerships project that I am working on. Although a biologist by background, I have been working on Community Development since 2019, when I led the development of the Aston University Civic Agreement and managed the … Continue reading “A Learning Journey on Building Cohesive, Powerful Communities”
Meet Glenn Athey, Economic Development Consultant and LPIP Hub Place Fellow
I’m Dr Glenn Athey, an economic development consultant and policy advisor with over 31 years’ experience working at the intersection of research, policy and practice. I specialise in local, urban and regional economic development, working with local and national government, combined authorities, universities, and major investors to design better policies and programmes. My work spans … Continue reading “Meet Glenn Athey, Economic Development Consultant and LPIP Hub Place Fellow”
Building the Workforce of Tomorrow: Pathways to Inclusive Growth in the North East and Beyond
Professor Graham Thrower examines alternative approaches to addressing skills and economic inactivity and highlights the importance of creating pathways to employment for those from marginalised and disadvantaged backgrounds. The North East of England has long been known for its people – their resilience, creativity and sense of community. Yet despite these strengths, too many residents … Continue reading “Building the Workforce of Tomorrow: Pathways to Inclusive Growth in the North East and Beyond”
Town and Parish Councils and Devolution: Small Scale, Big Potential
Dr Amy Burnett (LPIP Place Fellow), Dr Jason Leman (Citizen Network) and Dr Daniel Ozarow (Middlesex University) examine how town and parish councils could play a central role in making devolution work for communities. This discussion paper was developed following the National Association of Local Councils’ Power Shift Conference and responds to the English Devolution … Continue reading “Town and Parish Councils and Devolution: Small Scale, Big Potential”
Culture at the Crux of Place-Based Thinking: Positioning Locally Driven Cultural Development Within a New National Policy Framework
Val Birchall reflects on becoming a LPIP Fellow and the work she has planned for her fellowship. About Me As a Place Fellow at the LPIP, I am excited to be joining a team of practitioners at the intersection of policy and place. I bring over two decades of experience shaping and delivering local cultural … Continue reading “Culture at the Crux of Place-Based Thinking: Positioning Locally Driven Cultural Development Within a New National Policy Framework”
Collaborative Innovation in Employment Policy: A Liverpool City Region Case Study
This blog summarises a new LPIP Hub policy briefing authored by Susan Jarvis, which explores how Liverpool City Region demonstrates the power of place-based relationships in sustaining innovation and collaboration in employment support policy. Read the full Policy Briefing. Persistent challenges and local resilience Persistent worklessness and labour market disparities remain long-standing challenges in disadvantaged … Continue reading “Collaborative Innovation in Employment Policy: A Liverpool City Region Case Study”
Meet Kevin Fenning – Director, Evidence First, and LPIP Hub Fellow
About Me I am an economic and policy consultant who has spent the past 20 years working with local and national government, universities, colleges, and major private sector investment and infrastructure firms across the country. An economist by training, my work applies economic thinking to a wide range of public policy issues that affect places … Continue reading “Meet Kevin Fenning – Director, Evidence First, and LPIP Hub Fellow”