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”
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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”
Community Empowerment and Living Heritage in 2026: A Watershed Moment for Community-Owned Culture and Heritage in England?
Liam Smyth, LPIP Hub Place Fellow, discusses his recent briefing paper on how the UNESCO 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) and the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill could be triangulated with a place-based cultural development context to herald in a watershed moment for community-owned culture and heritage in England. … Continue reading “Community Empowerment and Living Heritage in 2026: A Watershed Moment for Community-Owned Culture and Heritage in England?”
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”