Good Local Economics

Introducing the ‘viable economy’

There is widespread recognition that we are in a dreadful mess, economically, socially and ecologically. These interlinked crises affect us all in various ways, whether in urban or rural settings in the UK and they are also a major risk for those yet to be born.

Communities Economic Development Good Local Economics Local Government Regeneration

Devo max or devo mess? A skills response

Communities Good Local Economics Regeneration

Stephen Hewitt obituary: A rebel with a cause

Communities Economic Development Good Local Economics Local Government Regeneration

Macro growth must be blended with micro growth

Communities Economic Development Good Local Economics Local Government Regeneration

New £30m fund to finance the social sector

Communities Economic Development Good Local Economics Housing Local Government

Ideas for change: Community-led self-help housing

Communities Economic Development Good Local Economics Housing Local Government

Power to the people: evidencing true social value

Communities Economic Development Good Local Economics Housing Local Government Regeneration

Can councils build their way out of the housing crisis?

Communities Economic Development Good Local Economics Local Government

Gagging of charities is like ‘totalitarian regime’

Voluntary groups delivering services are backing off from campaigning for the interests of their service users and communities. This is the conclusion of the latest in a series of reports from the National Coalition for Independent Action looking at how charities and voluntary groups involved with service delivery are faring in today’s world of cuts and contracts.