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We need a new funding framework for local and regional economic growth and development in the nations and regions
A roadmap for a better public funding system for local economic development in the UK nations and regions
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Mike Spicer
Jul 254 min read
What a change in government means for local economic development in the UK
A new Labour government in the UK - what professionals working in local economic development should watch out for in the first Kings Speech
Mike Spicer
Dec 11, 20233 min read
Unpacking the role of local business networks in economic development
LED Confidential unpacks the role of local business networks, like Chambers of Commerce, in economic development
Mike Spicer
Oct 23, 20233 min read
Local Enterprise Partnerships: Past, Present, and Future
What can we expect from the transition from Local Enterprise Partnerships to successor arrangements in English economic development?
Mike Spicer
Aug 6, 20233 min read
Tackling the massive underspend in the UK Shared Prosperity Fund
Uncover the massive underspend in the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and explore solutions for future rounds.
Mike Spicer
Apr 25, 20233 min read
How to design successful economic zones
First published on the website of our podcast, LED Confidential . David and Mike are joined on LED Confidential by Pete Tyler, Professor...
David Marlow
Feb 15, 20233 min read
New-look LED Confidential podcast launched
Series 2 of LED Confidential launched - the podcast for those working in local economic and placemaking
Mike Spicer
Oct 31, 20224 min read
Building a new army of UK business mentors
Converting interest in mentoring could unlock the wisdom of over 100k new business mentors in the UK - new report by PolicyDepartment
Mike Spicer
May 11, 20222 min read
5 things you need to know about the UK Shared Prosperity Fund
What you need to know about the replacement for European structural and investment funds in the UK
Mike Spicer
Feb 21, 20229 min read
How to prepare for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund
European funding for economic development is being replaced in the UK. Here's what local areas need to do.
Mike Spicer
Jan 31, 20222 min read
5 UK business trends to watch in 2022
The top business trends for UK economic developers to watch in 2022
Mike Spicer
Nov 30, 20211 min read
COP26: Unpacking the Glasgow Climate Pact for industry associations
PolicyDepartment supports Climate Action For Associations with COP26 analysis
Mike Spicer
Nov 25, 20211 min read
Breaking the 'can't adopt, won't adopt' cycle in UK small business tech adoption
PolicyDepartment report for Enterprise Nation and Dropbox finds business leaders could save an average of 150 hours a year with tech tools
Mike Spicer
Nov 25, 20211 min read
PolicyDepartment helps secure UK's largest Community Renewal Fund award
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough's Start and Grow enterprise programme for disadvantaged communities wins £2.5m in funding competition
Mike Spicer
Oct 25, 20213 min read
Prepare for tough committee hearings the right way
How to prepare for high-stakes professional encounters using your 'Evil Twin'
Mike Spicer
Sep 24, 20212 min read
How to write winning bids for UK government funding competitions
How to win at government funding competitions - write the perfect bid
Mike Spicer
Aug 24, 20212 min read
5 tips on pitching effective Budget submissions into government
How to pitch spending and reform proposals to government
Mike Spicer
Jul 15, 20212 min read
5 tips for post-COVID local economic recovery plans
Local economic recovery plans must embrace uncertainty. Here’s how
Mike Spicer
Jun 7, 20212 min read
Beware the 5 sins of local economic development strategy
Local economic development strategies must avoid these pitfalls to be effective
Mike Spicer
May 4, 20212 min read
5 tips for business membership groups on climate action campaigns
Trade bodies can unite members with effective campaigns for climate action. Here’s how
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