About us
Centre for Local Economic Strategies is the only membership based organisation in the UK which is dedicated to economic development, regeneration and local governance. CLES is a unique independent thinking and doing organisation with charitable status. In all of CLES' work the challenge of delivering.. Learn more >
Consultancy services for Housing
CLES Consulting offer a number of bespoke services to those involved in Housing (and regeneration more broadly) including policy and research intelligence, housing market analysis, community mapping and consultation Learn more >
Member offer
CLES/New Start members can now get a substantial discount on subscriptions to the respected journal Local Economy. Learn more >
Upcoming event
CLES Summit 2012- Localism for positive change, 4th July 2012, Manchester. The premier event in the place policy and practice calendar. Learn more >
New research
CLES has officially launched new research undertaken with Manchester City Council into the Manchester People into Construction (MPiC) scheme. Learn more >
What's new
> Last chance for 20% discount on training places
22nd February 2012 These are difficult times and training budgets are tight so to help you make yours go further we are offering ...
> CLES Summit 2012: Localism for Positive Change
16th February 2012 CLES Summit: Localism for Positive Change will be held on the 4th July in Manchester and will assert that Loca...
> Equality is being sidelined in the rush to reform the public sector, study finds
16th February 2012 Public service reforms are being carried out with little consideration of their impact on society’s most vul...
CLES Consulting
Specialising in economic development and regeneration
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Events and training
CLES run a range of events and training courses throughout the year
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Research and publications
CLES produces a wide range of publications and reports
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Latest blogs
What is the role of the state in regeneration? 22nd February 2012
Let’s make it personal 21st February 2012
Trickle down and out – time for trickle up 21st February 2012
Reconciling communities through regeneration 14th February 2012
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