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.

What's new at CLES?

- New report urges "turn social care into a major economic sector"
  
  News
  
  21 Aug. 2017
- CLES is recruiting a Researcher
  
  News
  
  16 Aug. 2017
Come work with us! @CLESthinkdo are recruiting a new full time researcher. Read more and apply at https://t.co/NrYLpOF28n

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16th August 2017

Registration now open for the Building a New Local Economy in Wales Conference. Book now for a free place.… https://t.co/HSaTYmvp51

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11th August 2017

RT @MatthewBrownLab: Thanks to @justinlucent for this piece on how @prestonlabour, @CLESthinkdo and many others are creating fairer local e…

Matthew Brown

10th August 2017

Our thoughts on the significant impact the BBC relocation has brought to #MediaCity #salford #GM https://t.co/HjBMPLb3Yk

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10th August 2017

RT @CLESthinkdo: New blog: '8 ways to enhance the role of housing providers' by @toddymacc https://t.co/Fud1i5AxZh https://t.co/HssEnGGuE7

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2nd August 2017
- Good News, Fake News, and the need for Social Audit!
  
  News
  
  15 Aug. 2017
- We need a new social contract. A local one
  
  News
  
  15 Aug. 2017
- Video: Community Weal...
  
  Opinion Piece
  
  06 Apr. 2017

Latest Publications

MANIFESTO

What Needs to be Done: The Manifesto for Local Economies

1st June 2017

4.5MB .pdf

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RESEARCH

Planning for social good

25th May 2017

664.9kB .pdf

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RESEARCH

The Power of Procurement II

28th February 2017

752.4kB .pdf

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Upcoming Events

Workshop
European Week of Regions and Cities

09 Oct. 2017 - 12 Oct. 2017

EVENT
Building a New Local Economy in Wales

18 Oct. 2017

10:30am - 3:00pm

progressive economics for people and place

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