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Local economies

From ground-up innovations to government budgets, find out what 'economy' means to different communities

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Local economies
New report reveals £1.7bn boost from All Neighbourhoods Thriving...

Exploring how investing in social infrastructure delivers strong returns, with insights from...
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The Impact of Scaling Social Infrastructure Investment

An updated analysis shows the proposed £500m ANT fund could deliver £3.50...
Local economies
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Social Capital 2025: A protective shield for children, families...

This paper explores evidence that strengthening social capital can improve outcomes for...
Local economies
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Local economies Power and leadership
Breaking the cycle of deprivation: What the spending review...

We propose a new intervention to regenerate Britain's doubly disadvantaged neighbourhoods.
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Health and wellbeing Local economies Spaces and services
How social capital can improve outcomes for children in...

Exploring the role social capital can play in securing better outcomes for...
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Social Capital 2025: The hidden wealth of nations

In this paper, Andy Haldane and David Halpern make the economic case...
Local economies
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Local economies Organising and deciding
Understanding success in the Big Local programme

Rob Macmillan reflects on the latest report from the longitudinal multimedia study...
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Local economies Organising and deciding
Three key takeaways from our seminar on community-led neighbourhood...

Local Trust’s research manager, Lucy Terry, reflects on the key learnings shared...
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Breaking the cycle: Delivering good jobs for ‘doubly disadvantaged’...

The Centre for Progressive Policy and Local Trust explore the challenges facing...
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