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Menu of consultancy support services for Get Britain Working Local plans

Menu of consultancy support services for Get Britain Working Local plans

How to develop effective local Get Britain Working Plans

Mike Spicer & Glenn Athey

May 8, 20253 min read

We need a new funding framework for local and regional economic growth and development in the nations and regions

We need a new funding framework for local and regional economic growth and development in the nations and regions

We need a new funding framework for local and regional economic growth and development in the nations and regions

Oct 10, 20249 min read

What a change in government means for local economic development in the UK

What a change in government means for local economic development in the UK

What a change in government means for local economic development in the UK

Jul 26, 20244 min read

Unpacking the role of local business networks in economic development

Unpacking the role of local business networks in economic development

Unpacking the role of local business networks in economic development

Dec 11, 20233 min read

Local Enterprise Partnerships: Past, Present, and Future

Local Enterprise Partnerships: Past, Present, and Future

Local Enterprise Partnerships: Past, Present, and Future

Oct 24, 20233 min read

Tackling the massive underspend in the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Tackling the massive underspend in the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Tackling the massive underspend in the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Aug 7, 20233 min read

How to design successful economic zones

How to design successful economic zones

How to design successful economic zones

Apr 25, 20233 min read

New-look LED Confidential podcast launched

New-look LED Confidential podcast launched

New-look LED Confidential podcast launched

Feb 15, 20233 min read

Building a new army of UK business mentors

Building a new army of UK business mentors

Building a new army of UK business mentors

Oct 31, 20224 min read

5 things you need to know about the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

5 things you need to know about the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

5 things you need to know about the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

May 11, 20222 min read

How to prepare for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

How to prepare for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

How to prepare for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Feb 21, 20229 min read

5 UK business trends to watch in 2022

5 UK business trends to watch in 2022

5 UK business trends to watch in 2022

Jan 31, 20222 min read

COP26: Unpacking the Glasgow Climate Pact for industry associations

COP26: Unpacking the Glasgow Climate Pact for industry associations

COP26: Unpacking the Glasgow Climate Pact for industry associations

Nov 30, 20211 min read

Breaking the 'can't adopt, won't adopt' cycle in UK small business tech adoption

Breaking the 'can't adopt, won't adopt' cycle in UK small business tech adoption

Breaking the 'can't adopt, won't adopt' cycle in UK small business tech adoption

Nov 25, 20211 min read

PolicyDepartment helps secure UK's largest Community Renewal Fund award

PolicyDepartment helps secure UK's largest Community Renewal Fund award

PolicyDepartment helps secure UK's largest Community Renewal Fund award

Nov 25, 20211 min read

Prepare for tough committee hearings the right way

Prepare for tough committee hearings the right way

Prepare for tough committee hearings the right way

Oct 25, 20213 min read

How to write winning bids for UK government funding competitions

How to write winning bids for UK government funding competitions

How to write winning bids for UK government funding competitions

Sep 24, 20212 min read

5 tips on pitching effective Budget submissions into government

5 tips on pitching effective Budget submissions into government

5 tips on pitching effective Budget submissions into government

Aug 24, 20212 min read

5 tips for post-COVID local economic recovery plans

5 tips for post-COVID local economic recovery plans

5 tips for post-COVID local economic recovery plans

Jul 15, 20212 min read

Beware the 5 sins of local economic development strategy

Beware the 5 sins of local economic development strategy

Beware the 5 sins of local economic development strategy

Jun 7, 20212 min read

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