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”
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”
Putting the Local in Local Growth Plans
Jessica Craig from Power to Change writes about how government and combined authorities can foster inclusive growth through the social economy. The Labour Government took power with a central mission of accelerating growth and tackling declining living standards. A little over a year on from the election, there’s now a more established roadmap to attaining … Continue reading “Putting the Local in Local Growth Plans”
Placecast Podcast – Series Recap
We’re five episodes into Placecast – the podcast exploring the ins and outs of knowledge mobilisation for influence in central and local government. So it seems like a good time to take a quick look back at the episodes so far, which we will look at below. As a bit of a teaser for what’s … Continue reading “Placecast Podcast – Series Recap”
Beyond Benchmarks: Reflections from Regional Studies Association Conference Session on Culture, Communities and Infrastructure in Place-Based Policy
At the recent RSA session “Culture, Communities and Infrastructure: Building Capacity, Capability and Confidence in Place,” Dr Sara Hassan and Professor Abi Gilmore brought together a group of researchers, engagement and knowledge exchange managers to explore exactly this question. Co-convened by colleagues at the University of Birmingham and drawing on the research of the UKRI … Continue reading “Beyond Benchmarks: Reflections from Regional Studies Association Conference Session on Culture, Communities and Infrastructure in Place-Based Policy”