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Index to help drive levelling up published 11/05/2022 The planning and development consultancy Lichfields has created an index to help local authority areas capitalise on the levelling up agenda.
Belfast tops index for economic vitality growth 11/05/2022 Belfast has achieved the highest growth in economic vitality out of 20 key cities in the UK, a new index has revealed.
Levelling up plans will fail, IfG report claims 31/03/2022 The Government’s plans for levelling up will not cut regional inequality, a report from the influential Institute for Government (IfG) has claimed.
Glasgow tops list of most economically resilient cities 23/03/2022 Glasgow has proven to be the city with the most resilient economy in the face of the pandemic, a new study has revealed.
Devolution for all: Gove unveils long-awaited White Paper 02/02/2022 By 2030, every part of England that wants one will have a devolution deal, the Government’s long-awaited Levelling Up White Paper has revealed.
National approach to levelling up is 'ineffective' warns study 01/02/2022 Policies to address regional inequalities should be tailored to individual communities’ needs, according to the results of a new study.
Bradford has most 'levelling up' potential, Index finds 17/01/2022 New research has revealed the towns and cities in England that could make the best use of the Government’s levelling up funding.
More power to metro mayors, northern leaders say 06/12/2021 Business and civic leaders in the North have called for metro mayors to be given more powers over transport infrastructure, education and skills to drive the ‘levelling-up’ agenda.
Wales tops economic vitality index 16/11/2021 A new economic vitality index has revealed that Wales managed to weather the COVID-19 pandemic better than the UK’s other home countries.
Government allocates £200m Community Renewal Funding 04/11/2021 The Government has announced which projects will receive a share of the £200m Community Renewal Funding, and has given local authorities extra time to spend the money.
Report calls for new deal to help East London level up 03/11/2021 Local London should be given a subregional growth deal to help eastern boroughs ‘level up’ and deliver their full potential, a report has argued today.
What do we want to see from the Levelling Up White Paper? 15/10/2021 Zo Hoida discusses recent claims from the National Infrastructure Commission that the government’s ‘levelling up’ plan will fail.
Digital innovation could bring over £1 trillion to local economies by 2030 says report 11/10/2021 Local and regional authorities should be given greater capabilities to facilitate digital innovation in their area, to bring more than £1 trillion of added value to local economies, according to a new report.
Social care contributes £50.3bn to economy, study reveals 08/10/2021 The adult social care sector and its skilled workforce contributes billions of pounds to the English economy, according to a new report.
Union calls for reversal of pay cuts to give economy £3.3bn boost 24/09/2021 The TUC has called on the Chancellor to reverse public sector pay cuts in the spending review as a means of supporting the post-pandemic recovery.
Ministry in rebrand to put levelling up centre stage 20/09/2021 New secretary of state Michael Gove will preside over a beefed up new department with a firm focus on levelling up, it has been revealed.
Levelling up too focused on infrastructure, claims report 14/09/2021 Ministers’ ‘levelling up’ agenda is too focused on new infrastructure projects at the expense of improving key public services, councils representing English towns and cities have warned.
Rural and coastal economies could see £51bn boost by 2030 report finds 14/09/2021 The recovery from the pandemic could deliver a £51bn economic boost to rural areas by 2030, according to a new report.
Sheffield and Milton Keynes win £1.4m housing funding 10/09/2021 Milton Keynes and Sheffield have been awarded £1.4m to help kickstart regeneration and deliver new homes and jobs in each area.
Councils warn half a million jobs at risk in urban centres 10/09/2021 Half a million jobs could be lost in urban centres as a result of the pandemic, new analysis has revealed today.
Guidance to help councils boost exports published 07/09/2021 Local authority leaders are urging councils to adopt internationalisation strategies that would help local businesses export their goods and services.
UK’s first regional bank granted licence 26/08/2021 The UK’s first regional bank has been granted its banking licence and will open the doors of its first branch in Manchester later this year.
Building wealth from within 12/08/2021 Tom Lloyd Goodwin, associate director – policy at the Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES), looks at the history of community wealth-building.
Planning policy, a logistical nightmare 09/08/2021 Consultancy Turley's Andrea Kellegher looks at how the industrial sector could drive economic recovery if councils could increase logistics land delivery.
Three Lincolnshire councils agree new partnership 06/08/2021 Boston Borough, East Lindsey and South Holland District Councils have agreed to share a management team and workforce under the largest partnership of its kind in the country.
Hollywood plans TV and film studio in Hertfordshire 02/08/2021 A major new film studio is to be built in Broxbourne Borough, contributing more than £300m to the local economy every year.
Six ‘must haves’ for Boris’ levelling up vision 21/07/2021 Nigel Wilcock offers six important points to add to the levelling up debate.
Affordable housing is UK's 'poorest performing measure' finds research 13/07/2021 More investment is needed to deliver affordable housing and greater employment opportunities if the Government is to meet its 'levelling up' ambitions, a report has revealed.
St Helens MBC: Dream team looks to a bright future 12/07/2021 St Helens is reinventing itself with a new breed of council and radical projects that will revitalise the borough
20 years of economic interventions have failed to help poorest communities, report warns 07/07/2021 The last 20 years of local economic interventions have consistently failed to address the inequalities across the UK’s most deprived communities, a new report has warned today.
Green light for UK's first gigaplant 07/07/2021 The UK's first battery gigaplant has been given planning permission by Northumberland County Council.
Council chiefs launch campaign to ‘Build Back Local’ 06/07/2021 Local authority leaders have insisted that the Government must guarantee long-term investment for local services in order to ensure the country’s economic and social recovery after the pandemic.
Net zero could generate £330bn investment into UK, commission finds 02/07/2021 Meeting net zero in London and the UK’s Core Cities could bring up to £330bn of investment into the UK, new analysis has revealed.
Sunak announces launch of UK Infrastructure Bank 17/06/2021 Chancellor Rishi Sunak today announced the launch of a UK Infrastructure Bank which the Government argues will help level up the country by funding infrastructure projects.
LEPs: A year like no other 15/06/2021 Alun Rogers, chair of Stoke and Staffordshire LEP, on the 2020-2021 annual review and his hopes for the future of the LEP.
Over £600m awarded to 26 new Town Deals 08/06/2021 The Government has announced the latest round of towns deals, which will see 26 towns across England share over £600m.
Oxford-Cambridge Arc: environment actions not rhetoric 04/06/2021 Cllr Bridget Smith outlines the five Principles that will turn the Ox-Cam region into a ‘Green Arc.’
Building Back Better: a “sharp and clear focus” is required by all parties 25/05/2021 Bev Hurley outlines the three issues that need tackling in order to Build Back Better.
Report finds cities hit by 'Zoomshock' are best placed for economic recovery 21/05/2021 Cities have been hollowed out by COVID but they are still best placed to drive the recovery, a report by economic growth specialists Metro Dynamics has said.
What should our local authorities look like after COVID-19? 21/05/2021 Martin McFadyen explores how local authorities have rapidly adapted since the COVID-19 crisis and how they can continue the speed of digital transformation.
A further 57 high streets chosen for £830m funding boost 19/05/2021 The Prime Minister has announced 57 high streets in England will share over £830m to help them reopen and recover from the pandemic.
Supporting local authorities to level up economies 19/05/2021 How can the construction industry support the public sector to achieve the government’s ambition of levelling up? Paul Kelly reports.
New index reveals most and least prosperous local authorities 13/05/2021 A new index to track the Government's progress on its 'levelling up' agenda has been launched today by a think tank.
Devolution must focus on economy, says think-tank 06/05/2021 Devolution needs to focus on rebuilding the economy rather than local government reorganisation, a think-tank has claimed.
Johnson announces £23.6m Truro Deal 07/04/2021 Truro has secured £23.6m from the Towns Fund to boost the local economy, create jobs and new homes.
Unlocking the potential of the Oxford-Cambridge Arc 07/04/2021 Alex Robinson argues communities and the environment must be central to the Oxford-Cambridge Arc strategy to get local buy-in.
Levelling up funding is 'poorly targeted' report warns 25/03/2021 There are 6.5 million people living in deprived local authorities that will not be helped by the Government's levelling up funding, new analysis has revealed.
East Midlands councils launch development corporation 24/03/2021 A consortium of local authorities in the East Midlands is taking a major step forwards with proposals to launch a body which could trial a new model for planning and cross-regional economic development.
UCL study calls for ‘21st century approach to prosperity’ 16/03/2021 A new study has criticised the Government’s top down levelling-up agenda and calls for what it calls a ‘21st century approach to prosperity’.
Why economic growth models must underpin effective HE collaboration 09/03/2021 Jonathan Guest explores how economic development professionals can work effectively with Higher Education Institutions to drive growth.
Why data must unite UK Infrastructure Bank and Levelling Up Fund 08/03/2021 Dr Nicola M Headlam explains why a data-led approach is absolutely vital for local government to avoid spending billions on white elephants.
Budget 2021: Leeds wins bank as infrastructure cash goes North 03/03/2021 The new National Infrastructure Bank will be based in Leeds, the chancellor revealed alongside other Budget announcements badged under the Government’s ‘leveling up’ agenda.
Local partners welcome £250m Northern Ireland investment deal 24/02/2021 The UK Government is set to sign a £250m investment agreement with local partners in Northern Ireland to boost the economic potential of the region.
Plan could double economic output of Oxford-Cambridge Arc to £200bn, minister says 18/02/2021 The Government has announced a ‘spatial framework’ plan aimed at transforming the economic and cultural potential of the area stretching between Oxford and Cambridge.
Think tank's launches levelling up Big Bang theory 15/02/2021 The Government should launch a Northern Big Bang to ‘unleash a torrent of investment into the Northern economy’ says a report from a Conservative think-tank.
Key Cities group welcomes four new members 03/02/2021 Four more cities - Bath, Exeter, Lincoln and Wrexham - have joined the Key Cities group.
Pandemic is 'levelling down' the South, report warns 25/01/2021 The economic damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic will make it four times harder to level up the North and Midlands, a new study has revealed.
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UK cities and towns hardest hit by COVID-19 likely to recover fastest, report finds 20/01/2021 The cities worst hit by the coronavirus pandemic are likely to make the fastest economic recovery, new analysis has revealed today.
COVID-19 living standards hit ‘ahead, rather than behind us’, think tank warns 18/01/2021 The coming year is set to mark the peak of the pandemic-induced living standards downturn for households, especially those on lower incomes, think tank warns.
Sampling COVID’s impact on Surrey 14/01/2021 Michael Coughlin describes how Surrey CC is developing a ‘rich and granular’ understanding of how its residents, communities and the local economy are being impacted by the pandemic.
What do we want our high streets to look like next Christmas? 05/01/2021 Vidhya Alakeson argues that community businesses provide a tremendous opportunity to create vibrant and resilient high streets and communities.
Driving community wealth and green jobs in Lewes 17/12/2020 Isaac Stanley looks at how Lewes DC is using the potential of community wealth building to increase opportunities for ‘green’ jobs, and to tackle both economic injustice and the threat posed by climate change.
Think tank calls for £164bn stimulus in spending review 23/11/2020 The UK’s economy needs a £164bn cash injection to restart it fully after the COVID-19 crisis, a think tank has said.
Regions losing faith in levelling-up agenda, survey reveals 10/11/2020 Only a fifth of people from the Midlands and the North think the Government is doing enough to level up the economy, according to a new study.
Hollywood firm agrees deal to build Dagenham studio 04/11/2020 Barking and Dagenham Council has signed a deal with a Hollywood developer to build a film and TV production centre in Dagenham.
Supporting our young people in the path to economic recovery 03/11/2020 Clare Hatton explains how the West Midlands Combined Authority has made it a priority to support all young people, but especially those not in education, employment or training (NEET).
Seven areas across England set to receive nearly £180m investment 27/10/2020 Communities in seven areas across England are set to benefit from up to £178.7m in new Town Deals, communities secretary Robert Jenrick has announced.
Blue wall rebels call for economic kickstart 27/10/2020 Northern Tory MPs led by the former Northern Powerhouse minister Jake Berry have urged their government to kickstart its promised ‘levelling up’ agenda with a Northern Economic Recovery Plan.
Coronavirus leads to scrapping of three-year Spending Review 21/10/2020 Plans to create a three-year settlement for public spending have been abandoned as latest figures show the havoc coronavirus is wreaking on the public finances.
Levelling up agenda would add £242bn to economy each year, research finds 05/10/2020 Successfully delivering on the levelling agenda would boost the economy by £242bn a year, new research has argued today.
Councils key to levelling up agenda, says report 02/10/2020 Local government must have adequate funding to level-up deprived English towns, according to new research.
Tackling inequality key for post-COVID recovery, say experts 30/09/2020 Safeguarding people's living standards, re-evaluating the role of key workers in society, and reducing inequality are ‘crucial’ for the UK’s economic recovery, researchers say.
‘Lack of direction’ putting levelling up agenda at risk, warns report 28/09/2020 A lack of strategy from the Government is the greatest barrier to levelling up the country, a new report has warned today.
New benchmark reveals top five ‘green economies’ in UK 24/09/2020 The top five green economies per capita in 2018/19 were in south east England, Greater Manchester and the Leeds City Region, according to new research.
Modular housing a 'game-changer' for housing and jobs, experts claim 22/09/2020 Modular housing is a ‘game changer’ and could deliver 75,000 homes a year, a report from experts has claimed.
Tackle health and economic inequalities at local level, economists say 21/09/2020 A group of leading economists says that the Government’s ‘leveling up’ agenda should focus more on devolution and health and economic inequalities, and not just on big infrastructure projects.
Launch of £2bn youth employment scheme 02/09/2020 The Government has launched its £2bn scheme to create thousands of jobs for unemployed young people.
MPs call for evidence to support ‘suburban renaissance’ 18/08/2020 The cross-party Suburban Taskforce has today launched a public ‘Call for Evidence’ to help chart a course towards what it describes as a ‘suburban renaissance’ across the country.
Reinvigorating town centres through a root and branch redesign 12/08/2020 Ciara Keeling outlines how successful local authority town centre regeneration and development strategies should look like post COVID-19.
Public back investment for ‘15-minute’ communities 07/08/2020 There is a growing trend to create '15-minute communities' through investment in public health, green infrastructure and town centres, a new survey has revealed.
Major projects must be more responsive to local need, MPs argue 28/07/2020 Hundreds of billions spent on new infrastructure projects could be ‘squandered’ without better co-ordination of local projects, MPs have warned.
Turn high street shops into new homes, urges report 22/07/2020 The Government should stop trying to slow the ‘inevitable’ decline of the high street and instead embrace new ways of saving urban centres, a new paper has argued.
Launch of sustainable development guide for councils 17/07/2020 A new guide to help councils engage with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been launched.
Prospect of local economic recovery 'weak' warn LEPs 15/07/2020 The majority of local leaders warn the prospect of economic recovery is poor over the next six months.
Ministers urged to create a 'green bank' 03/07/2020 Ministers have been urged to create a Green Bank to fund climate change investment as part of the Government’s multi-billion pound infrastructure investment programme announced earlier this week.
Councils pledge to deliver inclusive growth post-Covid-19 24/06/2020 Councils are taking steps to ensure their communities and local economies are more inclusive post-Covid-19, a new report has revealed.
Ten ways for councils to rebuild local economies post-Covid-19 23/06/2020 Alexander Jan sets out ten ideas to help local authorities get started in rebuilding local economies post-Covid-19.
IFS exposes impact of COVID-19 on different areas 15/06/2020 The balance of protecting public health and returning to economic activity varies from one area to the next, research by the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) has found.
Council planning powers under threat 08/06/2020 Planning powers could be shifted from local authorities to development corporations as part of an economic stimulus package to be announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson later this month.
How local economies can recover from a global crisis 29/05/2020 Chelsea Dosad outlines what priorities local areas should focus on to help support economic recovery.
New £50m fund to help councils open high streets safely 26/05/2020 Councils will have access to a £50m fund to help prepare for the safe reopening of high streets and other retail spaces.
'Red Wall' areas most at risk of economic scarring, think tank warns 21/05/2020 Red Wall communities areas are most vulnerable to permanent economic scarring as a result of coronavirus, new research has warned today.
Jenrick launches plans to kickstart housing market 13/05/2020 Housing secretary Robert Jenrick has restarted the housing market as part of the Government’s plans to ease lockdown.
Put localism at the heart of recovery, say city leaders 11/05/2020 A centralised ‘command and control approach’ to easing lockdown will not work, city leaders have claimed.
'Too early to tell' if councils need more cash, says Jenrick 07/05/2020 It is ‘too early to tell’ if councils will need more cash to tackle coronavirus, communities secretary Robert Jenrick has said.
A tipping point for town centres? 16/04/2020 Nigel Wilcock warns that many town centre businesses are now probably terminally damaged – and genuine change will be essential.
NIC launches future of rail consultation 26/03/2020 The National Infrastructure Commission has launched a consultation on the future rail landscape of the North and the Midlands as part of the Government’s ‘levelling up’ agenda.
North of Tyne mayor announces nearly £20m funding package to ‘boost’ business 03/03/2020 The mayor of North of Tyne has announced a £19.75m funding package to support business growth and innovation.
Councils set out joint vision for £100m transport transformation 18/02/2020 Derby City Council and Nottingham City Council have submitted a bid for over £100m funding to enhance transport links between the two cities.

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Children's Social Workers and Senior Social Workers (Children Looked After)

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

£32,427 to £44,658

Here in Wandsworth, we are on an exciting journey of transformation. Richmond upon Thames, London (Greater)

Recuriter: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Peripatetic Customer Services Adviser

£20,444 - £22,129

Northumberland County Council operates a huge range of services across one of the largest counties in the UK. Northumberland

Recuriter: Northumberland County Council

Principal Engineer - York Central

£37,114 to £42,562

We have an exciting opening for an experienced highway design engineer. York, North Yorkshire

Recuriter: City of York Council

Senior Highway Adoptions Inspector

£31,887 to £36,380

We have an exciting opening for an experienced highway inspector. York, North Yorkshire

Recuriter: City of York Council

Highways Asset Engineer

£37,260 - £38,148

Are you an experienced Asset Management professional looking for your next challenge? Hackney, London (Greater)

Recuriter: Hackney London Borough Council

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