CLES News
See the latest news from CLES, including press releases from us, and CLES in the press.
The Importance of Community Anchor Organisations to Empowerment issues in the North West
18th March 2010
In 2009, CLES was commissioned by North West Together We Can to undertake a piece of research looking at the importance of Community Anchor Organisations in the North West. The final report is now available to download.
Local authorities urged to go green and boost local economies
12th March 2010
Tribune, 12th March 2010
Doubling the Bang for Your Council Buck
10th March 2010
Research published by the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE), in partnership with CLES, argues that building local economic, social and environmental benefits into council contracts could yield £2 for every £1 spent.
Press Release- Doubling the bang for your council buck
8th March 2010
Building local economic, social and environmental benefits into council contracts could yield £2 for every £1 spent, says the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) following its latest research.
Press Release- Funding for economic development is not reaching practitioners who need it, CLES finds at the launch of their Network for Local Economic Assessment
4th March 2010
At an event held by the Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) [1] to mark the launch of their Network for Local Economic Assessment, it was revealed that, in many cases, funding earmarked for local authorities to undertake the Duty to construct Local Economic Assessment (LEA) is not reaching economic development departments.
Press Release- Grants are vital to ensuring that the VCS preserves its role in civil society, argues CLES and VSNW
4th March 2010
The Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES)[1] and Voluntary Sector North West [2] have published a ‘think piece’ arguing that the move from a grant to contract-based funding relationship is potentially damaging for the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS).
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Oh benevolent chancellor! How grateful for these crumbs we are! 15th May 2012
Councillors in their communities: should I be bothered? 15th May 2012
In diamond jubilee year let’s create a network of ‘Elizabeth’ parks 15th May 2012
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