Good Local Economics

How inclusive is the Northern Powerhouse?

At the Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) we believe that all local social and economic decision–making should have, at its heart, a drive to reduce inequality and poverty.

Communities Good Local Economics

In 2016 the social sector must renew its resolve and its solidarity

Communities Economic Development Good Local Economics Local Government Regeneration

Turner Prize win shines light on community business

Communities Finance Good Local Economics Local Government Regeneration

Spending review: The voluntary sector needs to re-boot and re-launch

Communities Economic Development Good Local Economics Local Government Regeneration

A little participation is not enough

Communities Economic Development Good Local Economics Local Government Regeneration

Can councils and residents collaborate meaningfully?

Communities Economic Development Good Local Economics Local Government Regeneration

Collaboration: Past, present and future

Communities Economic Development Good Local Economics Local Government Regeneration

Collaboration is not a cheap option

Economic Development Good Local Economics

Why self-employment can’t afford just to be about self

Self-employment. It is an aspiration for many – and is seriously on the rise. In the UK there are 4.6 million self-employed, and 27% of the employed would like to join them. Predictions suggest that by 2018 there will be more self-employed in the UK than public sector workers.