Our latest #LEDConfidential podcast episode looks at the 'ID 2.0' model of innovation districts (IDs) and how cities like Newcastle upon Tyne, Pittsburgh, Medellin, and Belfast are embedding inclusion as an operating principle into their IDs 👇 🎧 Listen now: www.ledconfidential.co.uk/episodes/epi...

David Marlow and I chat with Dr. Michael Glass of the University of Pittsburgh about 'ID 2.0', a model for embedding inclusion into the DNA of innovation districts. We explore case studies from across the world 👇 🎧 Listen now: www.ledconfidential.co.uk/episodes/epi...

🚨 New #LEDConfidential Blog: Autumn Budget 2025 – Pushing the Fiscal Frontiers 🚨 Check out David Marlow's analysis of the five big issues, delivery challenges, and opportunities ahead for local economic development in the UK following Budget 2025 👇

Our latest #LEDConfidential podcast episode unpacks what Budget 2025 means for those working in local economic development and placemaking. Links to bonus materials 👇 🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/1t7x...

Budget 2025: the dawn of fiscal devolution in England? I our latest LEDC podcast episode, David Marlow and I discuss the measures that could kickstart fiscal devolution in England. 👉 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/1t7x... #FiscalDevolution #LocalGrowth #PlaceMaking #LEDC #Budget2025

Our latest #LEDConfidential podcast episode covers recent developments in the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor story. Some teasers here and links to bonus materials 👇 🎧 Listen now: www.ledconfidential.co.uk/episodes

Can the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor become Europe’s Silicon Valley? In our latest #LEDConfidential Espresso Shot episode, David Marlow and I explore the UK Government’s £500m investment package in the corridor. 🎧 Listen now: www.ledconfidential.co.uk

Proud to join @city-redi.bsky.social as an associate. I’ve long admired their work to better understand local economies, but also to promote the exchange of knowledge and ideas among those working in and on local economic development, something my connections will know I’m super passionate about!

Our latest #LEDConfidential podcast episode explores the role and potential of water utilities in local economic development with Scottish Water CEO Alex Plant. Links to bonus materials 👇 🎧 Listen now: www.ledconfidential.co.uk/episodes

Can water utilities be drivers of inclusive growth and climate resilience? David Marlow and I are joined on #LEDConfidential by Scottish Water CEO Alex Plant to discuss the transformative potential of the industry's £110bn of planned investment for the UK. 🎧 Listen now: www.ledconfidential.co.uk

Our latest #LEDConfidential podcast episode covers the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper and what it means for local economic development. Links to bonus materials 👇🎧 Listen now: www.ledconfidential.co.uk/episodes

In our new #LEDConfidential episode, David Marlow and I unpack the UK Govt’s Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper and what it means for local economic development and Local Skills Improvement Plans. 🎧 Listen now: www.ledconfidential.co.uk/episodes#LEDConfidential #LSIPs #LocalEconomicDevelopment

Our latest #LEDConfidential podcast episode covers the final report ot The New Towns Taskforce. Links to bonus materials 👇 🎧 Listen now: www.ledconfidential.co.uk/episodes

In our new #LEDConfidential podcast episode David Marlow and I unpack the final report of The New Towns Taskforce. 🎧 Listen now: www.ledconfidential.co.uk/episodes#LEDConfidential#NewTowns #EconomicDevelopment #Placemaking #HousingPolicy #Infrastructure #LocalGov

Our latest #LEDConfidential episode is on Local Government Reorganisation in England - some teasers here and signposting to bonus material 🎧 Listen now: www.ledconfidential.co.uk/episodes#LEDConfidential#LocalGov #Devolution #EconomicDevelopment

17 unitary authority proposals from just four areas...In a new #LEDConfidential podcast episode, David Marlow and I take stock of LGR in England. 🎧 Listen now: www.ledconfidential.co.uk/episodes#LEDConfidential#LocalGov #Devolution #EconomicDevelopment

In our latest #LEDConfidential podcast episode David Marlow and I explore the UK Government's #PrideInPlace programme. Some teasers here with signposting to bonus briefings 👇 🎧 Listen now: www.ledconfidential.co.uk/episodes

In our latest #LEDConfidential podcast episode published today, David Marlow and I explore the #PrideInPlace programme—its ambitions, its gaps, and its potential to reshape local economic development. 🎧 Listen now: www.ledconfidential.co.uk/episodes

If you haven't already, check out our latest #LEDConfidential episode with @paulswinney.bsky.social from @centreforcities.bsky.social on the UK's industrial strategy and what it means for local economic development in the country open.spotify.com/episode/0w9K...

New LED Confidential episode just dropped! David Marlow and I chat to North East Combined Authority CEO Henry Kippin about the transformative potential of Mayoral Combined Authorities in England for economic development and public services. open.spotify.com/episode/6801...

For the local economic development wonks out there, check out our latest #LEDConfidential episode with @jacktshaw.bsky.social. We dive into the financial crisis engulfing England's councils, talk fiscal devo and what's needed to escape the current bind 👇 open.spotify.com/episode/6NL4...

After some lunch time listening? I'm on the latest episode of LED confidential talking about economics 101, radical incrementalism and local economic development www.ledconfidential.co.uk/episodes @cep-lse.bsky.social @whatworksgrowth.bsky.social

Interested in local economy issues? In our latest LED Confidential episode David Marlow and I are joined by @catrionariddell.bsky.social to discuss spatial strategic planning and its imminent return to the centre stage of local economic development in England. open.spotify.com/episode/40xG...

Calling all local economic development people! In our latest episode of LED Confidential David Marlow and I talk Local Growth Plans, and how Combined Authorities and Devo Deal areas should use them to shape the UK's forthcoming industrial strategy open.spotify.com/episode/1f0y...