CLES - Progressive Economics for People and Place

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CLES is the UK's leading, independent think and do tank realising progressive economics for people and place.

Our aim is to achieve social justice, good local economies and effective public services for everyone, everywhere.

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What's new at CLES?

- New local wealth building project with Wirral Council
  
  Press Releases
  
  08 Oct. 2018
- Beyond the fringe: thinking seriously about wealth, power, and ownership
  
  Opinion Piece
  
  05 Oct. 2018
Pam Warhurst of @IncEdNetwork talks about how the Incredible Edible network have used food to strengthen communitie… https://t.co/ZvqGeFOZTC

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17th October 2018

We're in Wigan today at #DealConf2018 hearing about public service reform and #TheDeal https://t.co/MwbHGXl5u4

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17th October 2018

Key lessons on creating resilient #communitybusiness from Jeff @localitynews https://t.co/8ENn48QppK

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16th October 2018

New report from @CompassOffice looking at the 'Causes of Brexit' includes fantastic contributions from many progres… https://t.co/QKVYRE4zMA

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15th October 2018

RT @tomlloydgoodwin: Delighted to be speaking today at #coop18 about #localwealthbuilding. Alternative ownership models are key to building…

Tom Lloyd Goodwin

13th October 2018

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Latest Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Putting Towns on the Policy Map: Understanding Scottish Places (USP)

1st August 2018

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PROJECT REPORT

Local Wealth Building in Birmingham and Beyond: a new economic mainstream

17th July 2018

1.4MB .pdf

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FINDINGS

Manchester City Council Spend Analysis

5th March 2018

79.2kB .pdf

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Upcoming Events

STIR magazine
Community Wealth Building - Bristol

24 Oct. 2018

10:00am - 4:00pm

EVENT
People’s Powerhouse Convention

20 Nov. 2018

9:30am - 4:30pm

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