NEWS & VIEWS

Read our tips and reflections for policy and local economic development professionals

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

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

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?

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.

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...

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