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2016 - 2017
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RESEARCHForging a good local society
For too long, we have either turned a blind eye to poverty and disadvantage or hoped that a general rising tide of economic wealth... -
RESEARCHWe need a real deal on devolution
This publication starts to think through what real devolution deals could look like and potentially herald a progressive and endur... -
RESEARCHCLES is 30
The Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) has been at the forefront of undertaking incisive policy research and analysis for... -
RESEARCHSkills policy that works for all
This paper builds on The Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) knowledge and experience of working in different areas of the... -
CLES 10Community Wealth Building: Harnessing the potential of anchor institutions
Our historic and contemporary work around anchor institutions has led to a realisation that in times of economic uncertainty and a... -
BULLETINHow places could and should respond to the Chancellor's Budget
This CLES Bulletin details CLES’ thoughts on the 2016 Budget....
2015 - 2016
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RESEARCHSalford Cooperative Ambassadors
Launched in January 2015, the Salford Cooperative Ambassadors (SCA) activity is a novel and innovative approach designed to assist... -
BULLETINThe Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill
This CLES bulletin does three things. Firstly it summarises the content of the Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill; second... -
RESEARCHBuilding a new local economy: Lessons from the United States
This publication details the learning derived from a trip to the United States in Summer 2015 and is linked to CLES’ wider think... -
CLES 10Devolution: A Historical and Global context
It is imperative that new governance structures actively accommodate the voices of citizens and the social economy; yet, it is onl... -
CLES 10Developing a green local economy
This CLES 10 provides guidance for the fundamental principles that individual towns and cities can adopt to develop a greener loca... -
BULLETINImplications of the Queen’s speech 2015
This bulletin will discuss the implications of the Conservative proposals outlined in the Queen’s speech and general election ma... -
BULLETINParty manifestos review 2015
The bulletin summarises the key sections and themes of all party manifestos relevant to local socio-economic growth, and indicate ... -
RESEARCHCreating a good local economy: the role of anchor institutions
Anchor institutions are crucial to the functioning of our local economies. They bring wealth in the form of jobs and supply chains...
