Earlier this year, the LPIP Hub celebrated the appointment of its Place Fellows. In a series of blogs, the Place Fellows will introduce themselves and the work they have planned for the LPIP Hub. First up, Sophie Cloutterbuck, Director of London Engagement and the London Met Lab at London Metropolitan University. I’m excited to introduce … Continue reading “Bridging Research and Real-World Impact: My Fellowship with LPIP Hub”
Placecast Podcast – Episode Seven – Rethinking Public Funding and Place-Based Governance in England
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 that the … Continue reading “Placecast Podcast – Episode Seven – Rethinking Public Funding and Place-Based Governance in England”
Policy Innovate – 24 September 2025
Welcome to the latest 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 – 24 September 2025”
Governing for Net zero? A British Academy Report and its value to Local Policy Making
Dr Jake Barnes introduces a British Academy report, launched on 29 July and what it means for those innovating local policy making to deliver and scale solutions to local issues. On Tuesday 29 July the British Academy launched a new report Governance to Accelerate Net Zero. The report draws attention to the importance of governance … Continue reading “Governing for Net zero? A British Academy Report and its value to Local Policy Making”
Making Sense of Just Transition in City and Regional Policy-Making
Will Eadson explores how policymakers in South Yorkshire interpret and implement the concept of a just transition—the idea that the shift to a low-carbon economy must be fair and inclusive. Drawing on research using Q-methodology, the study reveals how different stakeholders conceptualise justice, change, and transformation. Cities around the world are declaring climate emergencies and pledging … Continue reading “Making Sense of Just Transition in City and Regional Policy-Making”
Policy News – September 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. Government Title Details Deadline How can the rural economy prosper under … Continue reading “Policy News – September 2025”
Placecast Podcast – Episode Six – Connecting Knowledge to Impact in the North East
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 that the … Continue reading “Placecast Podcast – Episode Six – Connecting Knowledge to Impact in the North East”
Communicating Cymru Wledig: A Summer of Engagement
Whilst summer may traditionally be the time when activities may ease slightly within Higher Education, this was certainly not the case for Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales, with several policy and engagement events held across Wales. The highlight of July’s calendar is the extremely popular Royal Welsh Agricultural Show in Builth Wells, which draws together … Continue reading “Communicating Cymru Wledig: A Summer of Engagement”
Mapping the Future of Civic University Engagement: Introducing the Civic 6 Framework
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”
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”