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Communities Economic Development

CLES appoints new chief executive

‘As CLES’s new chief executive, I am committed to working with local people, businesses, councils ...

Economic Development Regeneration

North experiencing worst unemployment levels in 25 years

'This is a wake-up call. Is the government listening?’

Communities Economic Development

Child poverty rates in the North East soar

‘If this government is to give its ‘levelling up’ soundbite any meaning, then it must ...

Economic Development Regeneration

Experts ask can Whitehall alone get economy moving again?

'I fear that he has too much confidence in the power of Whitehall to deliver ...

Economic Development Housing Local Government

Sector leaders deliver verdict on ‘build, build, build’

'It merely reheats existing announcements and does little to "level up" power and resources across ...

Local Government Regeneration

‘Substantial scope’ for councils to build inclusive economies

‘The inclusive economies agenda is a key priority for councils.'

Economic Development Regeneration

Austerity has ‘eroded resilience’ in the North of England

'It has undermined efforts to improve quality of life and eroded our resilience to events ...

Built Environment Regeneration

Leaders urged to put nature at the heart of economic recovery plans

'We need a determined, pan-regional effort, led by the North’s leaders and backed by government, to invest in nature.'

Economic Development Local Government Regeneration

UK one of the most divided countries in Europe, study warns

‘All our regions’ economies have been held back by centralisation.'

Economic Development Local Government

IPPR North calls for ‘devolution parliament’

'Power hoarded in Westminster has damaged places like the North where austerity has had a ...