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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANCY
We are the experts in using the tools of local economic development to create better business environments in places and industries
OUR SERVICES
PolicyDepartment empowers the civic-minded organisations that invest in enterprise programmes, industrial strategy, and growing local economies
PolicyDepartment is a proud member of the Local Skills Improvement Partnership. We are a consortium of experienced advisors who support Employer Representative Bodies and their partners to deliver the best Local Skills Improvement Plans for their regions. We combine our extensive experience, with findings from evidence, evaluation and guidance to provide expert advice and support.
FEATURED PROJECTS
WHO WE'VE WORKED WITH
WHY OUR CLIENTS LOVE US
Daniel Woolf, Head of Policy & Government Relations, Enterprise Nation
Working with PolicyDepartment on the production of a tech adoption policy paper was not only productive but also genuinely enjoyable. Their team's expertise in translating complex issues into readily understandable and actionable steps is truly impressive. They consistently demonstrated flexibility and responsiveness, even to last-minute adjustments, always maintaining a professional and collaborative approach. I have no hesitation in recommending them.
Rob Hamilton, Head of Investment and Economic Growth, North of Tyne Combined Authority
PolicyDepartment provided the Combined Authority with insightful analysis whilst also setting up thought-provoking discussions with stakeholders – distilling the findings down into practical policy recommendations which are helping drive our approach around innovation and investment.
Daniel Fell, CEO, Doncaster Chamber of Commerce
I have no hesitation in recommending PolicyDepartment as a very good organisation to partner with. PolicyDepartment brings technical expertise to the table but also context and candid advice on how to manage complex stakeholder relationships. PolicyDepartment has contributed to a range of projects for the South Yorkshire Chambers, including our economic research, Local Skills Improvement Plan, PR, and developing our strategic relationship with the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority. In all cases, the outcomes of the work had a positive impact for the business communities we serve.
Richard Kenny, Executive Director, Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority
Glenn Athey, working with Mike Spicer, provided a thorough review of the CPCA Growth Works Programme, and the wider enterprise support ecosystem and provision in the area. What they delivered was an accurate, innovative and useful review, within the context of changing funding sources and priorities, that provided in-depth analysis, and a forward looking agenda with recommendations concerning the rationale, focus, objectives, governance and delivery of enterprise support and inward investment in the region. It was an excellent piece of work.
David Gimson, National Network Manager, Business & IP Centres, British Library
...a highly valuable consultancy project for us, utilising depth and breadth of experience in the areas of business support, local government and wider economic policy...we’ve been implementing their recommended actions and are already starting to see positive outcomes.
Claire Walker, Co-Executive Director, British Chambers of Commerce
It was great to partner with PolicyDepartment on our economy Restart work which has had real impact and helped shape government thinking.
Dr Corrina Osborne, Director, Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership
It was great to partner with PolicyDepartment on our economy Restart work which has had real impact and helped shape government thinking.