The new Pride in Place programme represents an opportunity to rebuild local civic and economic infrastructure with long-term financial support 🏘️ We’ve mapped the areas receiving funding 📍 Simon Grove-White writes 🖊️ cles.org.uk/blog/pride-i...

The design of the business rates reset and multi-year settlements must match the rhetoric: we need a social infrastructure stabiliser. Simrin Rahman writes for Public Finance magazine ⤵️ www.publicfinance.co.uk/opinion/2025...

Mayors, council leaders, councillors and officers need to work with their local partners to redraw the economic rules and empower their communities 💪 Tom Lloyd Goodwin writes for The MJ ⤵️ www.themj.co.uk/local-growth...

"Can the Budget be a line in the sand where the Gov unleashes a new era of political empathy with difficulties such as paying the bills, having secure, well-paid work, somewhere to live, accessing services & getting care for loved ones?" ✒️ @sarahlonglands.bsky.social writes: www.themj.co.uk/new-era

100% agree strategic authorities should have a duty to target inclusive growth.

The English Devo Bill could rewire economies for people. With @sianberry.bsky.social we're tabling three improvements: 🪙 New clause 31: Community wealth building ❤️ Amendment 255: Health & wellbeing in all policies 🤝 New schedule 1 & new clause 29: Inclusive economies ✒️ cles.org.uk/blog/lets-do...

What happens when CLES and London Anchor Institutions' Network bring together the people behind the UK's anchor networks? 🤝 You get insights! 💡 Check out this new blog from Conrad Parke setting out five insightful observations about anchor networks ⚓ cles.org.uk/blog/five-le...

We hear a lot about the gender pay gap, but what about the gender wealth gap? UK wealth analysis by @womensbudgetgrp.bsky.social shows that, on average, men hold around £78k more wealth than women - that's a gap of 21%! Here @ignaciapinto.bsky.social explains more👇 neweconomics.org/2025/09/taxi...

🚨 New regional analysis of Pride in Place funding 🚨 We've crunched the numbers and found that the North is set to be a major benefactor of the government’s Pride in Place fund 🧮 Read all about it in today's @thenorthernagenda.bsky.social 📫 newsletters.e.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/-rESDdIxHn7C...

🚨 Exciting new hire announcement 🎉 We're thrilled to welcome Evelyn Henderson-Child to CLES 🌳 Evelyn previously led a community wealth building initiative in north Edinburgh, all while completing an MSc in Ecological Economics cles.org.uk/about-cles/p...

We are proud to announce that our Chief Executive, Dr @sarahlonglands.bsky.social, has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director to the board of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government 👏 www.gov.uk/government/n...

One of the things I love best in my job is getting out to meet people in person. So I was delighted to meet with Gareth Hughes from @weallaotearoa.bsky.social earlier today. We talked about the opportunity of CWB to reach the destination of a fairer & flourishing economy where wellbeing is central.

I am so honoured to have been nominated for the inaugural Smart Thinking awards! I love my job, but forever deal with self doubt & imposter syndrome. So being nominated is a real boost. Like all awards, it is the wider team which makes any opportunity possible, so big shout out to all at CLES.

Social value in Westminster is on the up! 🆙 Our analysis for @citywestminster.bsky.social finds growth in jobs, volunteering, donations & local spend. Social value is now core strategy, driven by partnerships, youth engagement & Fairer Westminster goals 👇 www.westminster.gov.uk/fairer-econo...

We have nominated @oliver-chan.bsky.social for Researcher of the Year at the inaugural @smartthinking.bsky.social Think Tank Awards 🌟 Oliver brings rigour, collaboration, and an evidence-led approach to everything he does. His research leadership is actively shaping stronger local economies 👏

We have nominated @naomimason.bsky.social for the Think Tanker of the year at the inaugural @smartthinking.bsky.social Think Tank Awards 🌟 Naomi is a powerful voice in Scottish politics and economics, and a leading advocate for Community Wealth Building 👏

Congratulations to our friends at @cooperativesuk.bsky.social and all in the UK's co-op & mutual economy 👏 ✅ 82% survive 5+ years (vs 39% of other biz) ✅ 65.7m memberships ✅ Women lead 2x more top co-ops than FTSE 100 firms ✅ 4x more likely to pay the Living Wage ✅ Community pubs up 51% in 5 years

I really enjoyed my time at the SNP party conference yesterday. It was my first time at a political conference and I was struck by the conversations had, the views heard and the energy in some of the fringe events. Thanks to @futureeconscot.bsky.social & @ipprscotland.bsky.social for your events.

It's been a busy week giving interviews on the Jaguar Land Rover car plant shutdown crisis for @lbc.co.uk, Global Radio North West and Radio Liverpool 1/

📢 New hire news! 🤝 Please join us in welcoming Simon Grove-White to CLES as our new Senior Researcher 🔎 Simon joins us fresh from leading a project with the Cooperative Councils Innovation Network (CCIN), looking at community wealth building & cooperative placemaking cles.org.uk/about-cles/p...

When one company – like Jaguar Land Rover – dominates a local economy, its crisis can ripple through communities 🌊 @oliver-chan.bsky.social spoke to @lbc.co.uk's Jonathan Ray about the impact of the JLR hack + how we need to build resilient, locally rooted economies 📻 ⤵️

This week at #Lab25 we co-hosted an event with Co-ops UK, @neweconomics.bsky.social & @thrivingplaces.bsky.social on Mayors resisting the far right🎤 Our 🌟 panel: Mayor Claire Ward, @dhnnjyn.bsky.social, @cathyab.bsky.social, @nickplumb.bsky.social + @lizzeidler.bsky.social in chair Our takeaways🧵

At #LabourPartyConference today? Concerned about the rise of the far right? At 2pm, our CEO Liz will chair a panel event from RORE (Reclaiming Our Regional Economies), asking how Mayors can halt the rise of populism. @clesthinkdo.bsky.social @neweconomics.bsky.social @cooperativesuk.bsky.social

JOIN US TOMORROW at #LabourConference! Reclaiming our regions: how mayors can resist the rise of the far right 🕑 Mon 29 Sept, 2-2:45pm 📍 Exhibition Event Hub, ECL w/ RORE partners @thrivingplaces.bsky.social @cooperativesuk.bsky.social @clesthinkdo.bsky.social 👉 neweconomics.org/2025/09/nef-...

“Infrastructure upgrades and plans for social housing are welcome but we also need to address who’s delivering these things to avoid more public resource being extracted by hedge funds and shareholders”. Dr Tom Lloyd Goodwin reacts to the Chancellor's Conference speech ⤵️

At the Labour Party Conf on Monday? Join our RORE session on resisting the far right. Held with Mayors & regional leaders, we'll look at the healing role local & regional govt can play. mailchi.mp/9d6532c8061c... @clesthinkdo.bsky.social @cooperativesuk.bsky.social @neweconomics.bsky.social

📣 Ahead of the Prime Minister’s anticipated speech on Friday about the rise of populism in which he will announce a new “Pride in Place Programme”, @sarahlonglands.bsky.social has welcomed the move and urged places to make the money “work hard to rewire local economies” ⤵️

As the Autumn budget draws near, it's time for the chancellor to think seriously about plugging the gap. Our Westminster editor @zoegrunewald.bsky.social put it to the experts. Sign up to receive today's newsletter, with bold ideas from those at the forefront of the discussion. national.thelead.uk

"We collaborate as equal partners with governments, local institutions and communities to ultimately transform local economies for the better. But how do we do it?" In her blog, @naomimason.bsky.social explains what we do, and what we could do with you ⤵️ cles.org.uk/blog/scottis...

For #IEDConf2025, we welcome back @sarahlonglands.bsky.social, Chief Executive @clesthinkdo.bsky.social. Sarah will be joining our Question Time panel, sponsored by The Growth Company. Ticket sales are strong, so grab yours whilst they are still available sasevents.eventsair.com/ied-conferen...!

"While the official measurement of growth is GDP or GVA, speak to councillors...& they will talk about jobs, security, housing & special educational needs support" @sarahlonglands.bsky.social writes about why we must look beyond growth in her latest column ⤵️ www.themj.co.uk/looking-grow...

📣 While the PM‘s been reshuffling, we’ve made a key appointment of our own!   👩🏻‍💼 Welcome @rosielockwood.bsky.social, our new Associate Director of External Affairs! 🧠 Rosie brings a wealth of experience to CLES' work on community wealth building & local economies. 🔗 cles.org.uk/about-cles/p...

🗣️ Today, MPs will debate the English Devo Bill. There's a notable omission: fiscal devo. 💬 In a new essay for @compassoffice.bsky.social, @sarahlonglands.bsky.social explains the fiscal devo debate, & argues for Prescott’s vision for a federalist nation. 🔗 www.compassonline.org.uk/publications...

'If we want to keep the spirit of Oasis alive in Manchester and help an Oasis of the future thrive, we've got to make sure people can come through the system' @sarahlonglands.bsky.social of @clesthinkdo.bsky.social on the Northern Agenda podcast Listen here: podfollow.com/the-northern...

'CWB practices enable us to rethink and rewire our local economies around the people and places they serve with the objective of increasing the flow, circulation and ownership of wealth.' Blog from @clesthinkdo.bsky.social on boosting local economies cles.org.uk/blog/boostin...

What opportunities can good, fair employment play in addressing health inequalities? In the latest in a series of essays from @clesthinkdo.bsky.social, @davidjbuck.bsky.social & @lucatiratelli.bsky.social explore how employment policy can be a powerful lever to address health inequalities with. 🔽

The 10-Year Health Plan acknowledges that work is a crucial determinant of our health. We are pleased to support this from @clesthinkdo.bsky.social and @thekingsfund.bsky.social on the opportunities and challenges for Strategic Authorities in improving health through good employment ⬇️

📢"People are stronger together." We were thrilled to support the @clesthinkdo.bsky.social summit at the start of July. Read some reflections about this event and the links between Community Wealth Building and wellbeing from our CEO: @sarahdavidson.bsky.social carnegieuk.org/blog/strengt...

🪴 We’re pleased to welcome @sarahlonglands.bsky.social from the @clesthinkdo.bsky.social as one of our #DecarbonisingDublin Summit 2025 speakers! Innovation for achieving a low-carbon Dublin is one of our main discussions. Get your early-bird ticket: bit.ly/4mBUoKY

🌱 Ready to take action on building stronger local economies? We’re excited to offer An Introduction to Community Wealth Building – a comprehensive online workshop this September! 📅 Date: 4 September 💻 Format: Online 👉 Don’t miss out! Sign up today: cles.org.uk/events/an-in...

It's hard to believe that our 2025 CWB Summit was only two weeks ago. Throughout the day, we asked our delegates "what does community wealth building mean to you?" Here's what they thought, but what about you? www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEpe...

🌍 Thinking about your post-summer plans and looking to a create stronger, more resilient economy for your place? Sign up for our online intro to CWB workshop. 🔗 Register now and secure your spot: cles.org.uk/events/an-in... 📅 When: Thursday 4 September 💻 Where: Online

☀️ CLES Open Hour is taking a summer break! Thanks to everyone who joined us for our recent Open Hour sessions – we’re pressing pause for the summer, but we’ll be back in the autumn with a fresh line-up.. Keep an eye on our website and socials for updates – and enjoy the sunshine in the meantime! 🌻

🚨 New essay: how can strategic authorities use employment powers to tackle health inequalities? Tom Lloyd Goodwin, David Buck & Luca Tiratelli set out four key actions: 🔑 Join up systems 🔑 Align resources 🔑 Push for devolved powers 🔑 Use anchors for good jobs 👉 cles.org.uk/publications...

New blog with the London Anchor Institutions' Network 👇 Public procurement can shape local economies — but only if we work together. We explore how anchor networks can help turn the #ProcurementAct into real social & economic impact. 🔗 cles.org.uk/blog/power-i...

🚨 Launching today at the #CommunityWealthBuilding Summit 🚨 🧭 Public money, public purpose – a new guide from for how the public sector can maximise public value through procurement. Grounded in real practice. Backed by 50+ voices from across the UK. 📖 cles.org.uk/publications...

🧭 A new health duty for strategic authorities could help close England’s health inequality gaps...but only if it’s done right. Tom Lloyd Goodwin, David Buck & Luca Tiratelli explore the lessons from previous duties to show what works and what doesn’t. 📝 Read more: www.themj.co.uk/health-duty-...

🚨 New essay from CLES & @thekingsfund.bsky.social How can a new health duty for mayors and strategic authorities truly help tackle health inequalities? It needs: ✅ Clear purpose ✅ Strong theory of change ✅ Supportive policy context Read it here:

🚨 We’re recruiting! 🚨 CLES is looking for Senior Researchers to help shape fairer, more inclusive local economies across the UK. 💷 £40–45,999 (4-day week) 📍 Flexible + regular Manchester working 🗓️ Deadline: 14 July More info + apply: cles.org.uk/jobs/were-re... Please share!

🏴 This week at #RoyalHighlandShow: @sarahlonglands.bsky.social joins @scottishlandcom.bsky.social's panel on Scotland’s rural land market (Fri 20 June, from 3pm). She’ll share CLES insights on public value + natural capital ⬇️ cles.org.uk/publications... #LandReform #CLES