Good Local Economics

Let the industrial north prosper again

The government has lauded the recent economic recovery and ‘rebalancing the economy’ has been one of the popular phrases of the coalition. But 80% of new private sector jobs are in London and many people in the north are not feeling the effects of the recent economic recovery.

Communities Finance Good Local Economics Local Government

Public procurement can tackle youth unemployment

Finance Good Local Economics Local Government

Social enterprise needs funding too

Communities Economic Development Good Local Economics Local Government

What’s the role of the voluntary sector in local economies?

Finance Good Local Economics

Why do the poorest pay the most for banking?

Communities Finance Good Local Economics

Big finance has failed us, let’s give small finance a go

Communities Finance Good Local Economics

The community finance revolution

Communities Good Local Economics

‘Tough love’ for jobseekers played down after Miller’s ‘mistake’

Economic Development Good Local Economics Local Government Regeneration

Which Leps are developing resilient local economies?

Ed Miliband recently announced plans to devolve more resources to cities and local areas including support for the 39 local enterprise partnerships (Leps) – the key vehicle tasked with local economic growth. However, recent work by the Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES), highlights how Leps have some work to do before short term economic growth priorities translate into longer term social improvements.