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17th January 2012 By Neil McInroy
Economic localism cannot just be about the same old (and failed) principles applied more locally and more often. We must create an economy which has better outcomes on poverty and inequality. Therefore, we need a progressive and secondary localist wave of policy – a ‘double’ economic localism, if you like.
16th January 2012 By Julian Dobson
Laissez-faire localism doesn’t put communities in the driving seat. It leaves them to clear up the mess after others have driven over them.
12th January 2012 By Keren Suchecki
When Cameron says he wants to cut the benefits bill by £18bn he’s pointing directly at incapacity benefit claimants: he wants those lard-ass fakes off the sick. The use of the phrase ‘dependency culture’ now comes smeared with contempt, yet it is the result of a deliberate policy to sweep the unemployed under the carpet.
11th January 2012 By Imelda Havers
One of my projects for 2012 is to investigate the impact of cultural-led regeneration on local communities and economies, primarily (but not exclusively) in coastal towns.
10th January 2012 By Garry Haywood
The revival story of the north is as apocryphal as Cnut’s attempt to turn back the tide and as much dependent on anecdote as Henry’s chronicle.
10th January 2012 By Garry Haywood
The revival story of the north is as apocryphal as Cnut’s attempt to turn back the tide and as much dependent on anecdote as Henry’s chronicle.
9th January 2012 By Matthew Jackson
As we move towards an outcome focus in policy, it is important that procurement and commissioning practice follows suit. This means monitoring the benefit that procurement spend and supplier activity brings to local economies and priorities – and giving the suppliers the basis by which they can demonstrate economic and social value.
5th January 2012 By Sarah Longlands
Just because we’re in the middle of an economic crisis, doesn’t mean to say that regeneration is simply a luxury that we can do without. Regeneration is for life, not just for Christmas (sorry, I couldn’t resist!)
22nd December 2011 By admin
How To Step Out provides a comprehensive and accessible guide to those who want to join the small but steady stream of organisations leaving the public sector to forge a brave, new relationship with their customers, communities, staff and commissioners as social enterprises.
21st December 2011 By admin
The Human Element aims to challenge assumptions to improving organisations. It is not a textbook or even a handbook but reads like the product of hundreds of different and stimulating conversations.What shines out from the first page is the author’s unflinching belief in people’s capacity to improve organisations, services and experiences for people.
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