Making the most of data in #localgov economic development teams-- especially if you don't have analytical support-- is hard.
New @whatworksgrowth.bsky.social how-to guides for data analysis, skills data, and (soon!) productivity and income data.
All in our newsletter- mailchi.mp/whatworksgro...
Evidence is a public good. Once generated, everyone can benefit.
This blog from @ioramashvili.bsky.social looks at why evaluation of local growth policy is underprovided, and how devolution could change that 👇
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Always useful report from my colleagues at @centreforcities.bsky.social -- both for individual cities and for their analysis of what it means more broadly.
Great piece from @paulswinney.bsky.social showing how places can think through data. Definitely worth a read by #localgov folks -- you too can do a 'sniff test'!
Several online events from @whatworksgrowth.bsky.social coming up, plus a guest slot at the ONS Local webinar series. And can't forget the @centreforcities.bsky.social deep dives into regional data!
All in our latest event mailing: mailchi.mp/whatworksgro...
Some delightful comparisons on London's size in the comments here. A great reminder of why we often need to answer "is this a big number?" in multiple ways!
Competition is an important driver of productivity as it can push businesses to become more efficient, innovative and productive.
But local government should think carefully about how to intervene.
Check out the latest blog👇
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In September the government published the last of eight sector plans in the industrial strategy, covering defence.
Our new blog gives suggestions for how places can think through support to local businesses in responding to these plans👇
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Second blog in our new series 'Understanding drivers of productivity' -- this time on understanding capital and investment - a huge factor in the UK productivity puzzle.
This is a useful addition to our 'Core Concepts' series aimed at #localgov economic development teams.
With more flights than ever taking off from the UK, airport expansion is a hot topic ✈️
But what might expansion mean for local growth in the areas around airports? Our new blog discusses some of the issues to consider👇
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Local Growth Plans are a key part of the government’s growth strategy.
Devolution will need to generate jobs, investment and economic activity more than the sum of their parts – multipliers can help assess these wider benefits.
Read how in our new blog👇
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🆕 Rapid evidence review: Local multiplier effects of changes in public spending
We’ve published a new briefing on the local multiplier effects of changes in public spending.
Read in full 👇
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Succinct podcast with the key takeaways on the impact of enterprise zones on the local economy. Great informative piece from our Deputy Director of Evidence, Victoria Sutherland, from @whatworksgrowth.bsky.social
My newest blog for @whatworksgrowth.bsky.social -- there's going to be a lot of hype for the IS-8, but places need to be realistic -- creating an advanced manufacturing cluster out of thin air isn't going to happen in most places. Take a broader approach to tradeable sectors in local economic plans.
Great to have Jeff Matsu of CIPFA author a guest blog on "Linking Appraisal and Evaluation: Lessons for Smarter Public Spending" for @whatworksgrowth.bsky.social
A 6 minute read: whatworksgrowth.org/insights/lin...
Enterprise zones and investment zones have been a hot topic for the last few years. But how effective are they? Our latest blog sets out what we've learned from our most recent study, and why more targeted evaluations would be useful.
In the 2010s, the UK government announced 48 Enterprise Zones (EZs) offering five-year rebates on business rates, simplified planning regulations, access to superfast broadband, and (in some cases) tax relief on plant and machinery investments.
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ICYMI: The UK Government launched an evaluation registry-- it includes evaluation plans and completed evaluations from across Departments and agencies. My latest blog highlights a few ways it can support local growth policymakers, as well as helping evaluation leads at MCAs to review methodologies.
@yadigomezh.bsky.social, research economist for @whatworksgrowth.bsky.social, offers recommendations for other evaluators in her newest blog.
Rigorous evaluation plays a key role in understanding the effectiveness of local growth policies.
We aim to make impact evaluation easier for policymakers by providing advice and support.
Our new briefing outlines lessons and recommendations from our evaluations 👇
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📌BLOG | We don’t have enough impact evaluations around local growth policies, but that can change.
Our Head of Outreach, @meganstreb.bsky.social, uses our newest publication to remind us that robust evaluation can be done in the UK.
See the blog👇
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Have you spoken to @philipglanville.bsky.social at @uk100.org already? They'll likely have good info on practical projects LAs are working on, and the issues they're grappling with most.
📌 Why Industrial Strategy shouldn’t be aiming to make everywhere equally successful
In this blog, @paulswinney.bsky.social, sets out why the Industrial Strategy should be focused on the productivity of our biggest cities.
Read now 👇
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How can #councils and planners create healthier places?
This practical new guild from @qualityoflifeuk.bsky.social shows how #DesignCodes can provide a framework for healthy place-making.
it's free - do take a look!
But now you are on here?
Ahhhhh..... the beauty of nature in London's Green Belt. (this is a bonkers story that is well worth a read) www.theguardian.com/environment/...
This is a fantastic thread, and some of the years will likely have you reeling.
Fantastic to see!
I volunteer at a school street in Southampton. Monday and Friday mornings I see the vast majority of kids walking, scooting or cycling. But cars are so freaking big (particularly compared to kids!) that a small number can cause chaos. It's a weekly reminder of inequity.
We can do better.
Great piece from @maxnathan.bsky.social et al originally in @econ-observatory.bsky.social on BBC relocation + multipliers.
Can't get enough of multiplier effects? Watch the recording of our recent @whatworksgrowth.bsky.social webinar -- link in the blog intro.
