What will define local economic development for the UK in 2026? At the #LEDConfidential podcast David Marlow and I have made our predictions...

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What will define local economic development for the UK in 2026? In our latest #LEDConfidential episode, David Marlow and I share our predictions...

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In our last #LEDConfidential episode of the year, David Marlow and I reflect on the key moments of 2025 and what they signal for the year to come.

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💬 What were your biggest moments for the sector this year?

What defined local economic development in 2025? In our last #LEDConfidential episode of the year, David Marlow and I reflect on the key moments of 2025 and what they signal for the year to come.

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💬 What were your biggest moments for the sector

What is ID2.0 and how can innovation districts become inclusive growth flagships? Discover how the ID2.0 framework empowers innovation districts to deliver inclusive growth. By prioritising community engagement, leadership, and strategic alignment, ID2.0 helps cities balance innovation with equity, ensuring benefits reach all communities—not just a select few. Learn more about actionable strategies for inclusive innovation.

🚨 #LEDConfidential Blog: Innovation Districts 2.0🚨

Check out David Marlow's big takeaways from our recent episode with Dr Michael Glass on promoting inclusive innovation in places 👇

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 👇

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Autumn Budget 2025: pushing the fiscal frontiers and the delivery challenge of devolution's new divide? Autumn Budget 2025 includes some important measures to kickstart fiscal devolution in England and cements Mayoral Strategic Authorities as the “gold standard” for devolution, creating new opportunities and risks for local economic development across the UK

🚨 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...

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.

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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.
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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

#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
#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
#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
#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

Place before sectors? Rethinking UK industrial strategy with Paul Swinney LED Confidential · Episode

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...

Facing the storm: Jack Shaw on England's Local Authority financial crisis LED Confidential · Episode

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...