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Communities Good Local Economics

Solutions come in small packages

However desirable it may sound, we cannot transform the life chances of a whole generation ...

Finance Good Local Economics Local Government Regeneration

In diamond jubilee year let’s create a network of ‘Elizabeth’ parks

Is it too much to hope that the forthcoming diamond jubilee will lead not only ...

Communities Economic Development Finance Good Local Economics Local Government Regeneration

Green spaces – who’s stepping into the breach?

It is heartening to note that parts of the private sector are prepared to play ...

Built Environment Communities Economic Development Good Local Economics Local Government

Green Deal needs to be fronted by people we trust

It’ll be up to us to get it sorted, home by home, business by business. ...

Communities Economic Development Good Local Economics Local Government Regeneration

This nightmare before Christmas can have a happy ending

The best stories are about truisms. In this case, every generation despairs of the younger ...

Communities Economic Development Good Local Economics Housing Local Government Regeneration

Putting young people at the heart of solutions

With concerns about the depth of cuts to youth services and a recognition that the ...

Communities Economic Development Good Local Economics Local Government Regeneration

We must focus on young people’s skills to solve the current jobs mismatch

It’s scandalous that there are jobs going unfilled when so many are out of work. ...

Communities Good Local Economics Regeneration

Young people are a powerful force for good

Rather than viewing young people with fear and suspicion, the imperative now needs to be ...

Communities Economic Development Finance Good Local Economics Local Government Regeneration

There’s a great opportunity to boost the green economy – we can’t bottle it

For those sitting on the outside looking in, a green economy may appear volatile, certainly ...

Communities Economic Development Good Local Economics Regeneration

We need to retune the economy to tackle youth unemployment

It’s not about keeping existing workers in work or generating more ‘old’ jobs – it’s ...