local economies
RESEARCH
CLES is 30
The Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) has been at the forefront of undertaking incisive policy research and analysis for...
RESEARCH
Skills 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 10
Community 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...
BULLETIN
How places could and should respond to the Chancellor's Budget
This CLES Bulletin details CLES’ thoughts on the 2016 Budget....
BULLETIN
The 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...
CLES 10
Devolution: 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...
BULLETIN
Party manifestos review 2015
The bulletin summarises the key sections and themes of all party manifestos relevant to local socio-economic growth, and indicate ...
RESEARCH
Creating 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...