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The Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) is the UK’s leading independent charitable research and member organisation with a focus on economic development, regeneration and place-making. We think and do - promoting action and implementing progressive economic activities which create positive outcomes. Learn more >
New Publication
In our new publication “Forging a good local society: Tackling poverty through a local economic reset” for Webb Memorial Trust, we set out what we could do In the work, we argue that poverty will be solved by resetting local economic development, heralding the unleashing of progressive and innovative social action. Learn more >
Upcoming event
Measuring Social Value- 17th January 2016- This CLES learning event will introduce participants to the concept of social value, and support trainees to identify the right approach for them. Learn more >
New publication
CLES is 30 - CLES has been at the forefront of undertaking incisive policy research and analysis for the last thirty years. The organisation’s emphasis has always been upon ensuring that economic development activity brings maximum benefit for places, local economies and people. Learn more >
New publication
Skills policy that works for all - This paper builds on CLES knowledge and experience of working in different areas of the country in developing skills and employment related strategies. Learn more >
What's new
> Devolution: Beyond the rhetoric
22nd November 2016 Ahead of the Autumn Statement announcement on Wednesday 23rd November, CLES has published a six-point......
> Third Sector Grants Programme in Salford found to have significant positive impact
17th November 2016 The Salford Third Sector Fund Grants Programme is a two year partnership between Salford CVS......
> Making Wealth Work for all
10th November 2016 Birmingham City Council is joining with the Centre for Local Economic Strategies and Barrow Cadbury Trust to e...
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