Local Government

We need a joined-up approach to local economic development

There is a problem with local economic development policy in England. Local enterprise partnerships (Leps) – the key vehicle for developing local business and economic development policy – are sometimes detached from small business concerns.

Communities Economic Development Good Local Economics Local Government Regeneration

Ideas for change: How football can boost local resilience

Communities Good Local Economics Local Government Regeneration

FC United: Local football club or community enterprise?

Communities Finance Housing Local Government

The financial crisis brewing among social housing residents

Communities Housing Local Government Regeneration

Is Sheffield about to experience a cohousing revolution?

Local Government

Public service reform and citizens – all action and no traction?

Communities Housing Local Government

Attitudes to specialist housing must change to support ageing population

Communities Economic Development Good Local Economics Local Government

Why did IDS keep his job despite welfare reform fiasco?

Communities Economic Development Good Local Economics Local Government

Wide-ranging and tailored enterprise support can reanimate deprived communities

Last week, business secretary Vince Cable hosted a ceremony celebrating 3,000 businesses launched with the support of Outset, our enterprise creation and support service.