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The Lead @theleaduk.bsky.social · 12d

FIVE BOLD TAX MOVES THE CHANCELLOR COULD MAKE IN TO PLUG THE GAP IN THE AUTUMN BUDGET ⬇️

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Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS) @curdsnewcastle.bsky.social · 16d

Second, we are discussing @samfr.bsky.social’s hugely popular book with Sam and a great panel: Martin Brookes (VONNE), Adrian Dougherty (NECA), @sarahlonglands.bsky.social (CLES), Sajda NawazBhatti (Newcastle City Council), Jo Fox ( @newcastleuni.bsky.social)

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Fixing Britain’s Failed State - Insights North East

Details Date: October 15 Time: 05:00 pm - 07:00 pm Click to Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fixing-britains-failed-state-tickets-1674869984209 Organizer Insights North East Website: https://www...

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Institute of Economic Development @theied.bsky.social · 23d

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...!

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The Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) @clesthinkdo.bsky.social · 27d

"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...

Looking beyond growth

I was reminded this week of Michael Heseltine's 2012 report, No stone unturned: in pursuit of growth, which featured a cartoon of the man himself hunting for growth...

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The Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) @clesthinkdo.bsky.social · Sep 2

🗣️ 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...

From Whitehall to Townhall: What the English Devolution Bill Needs - Compass

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill provides a once-in-a-generation chance to deliver the radical change to local government needed […]

www.compassonline.org.uk

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Codema - Dublin's Energy Agency @codemadublin.bsky.social · Jul 21

🪴 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

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The Northern Agenda @thenorthernagenda.bsky.social · Jul 21

'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...

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Rob Parsons @robparsonsna.bsky.social · Jul 18

This week on the Northern Agenda podcast, @liamthorp.bsky.social and I are joined by the brilliant @sarahlonglands.bsky.social to talk

- How do we spread the benefits of the Oasis gigs?

- What's really going on with Reform UK revoking the climate emergency in Durham?

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The Northern Agenda: Don't Look Back In Anger: Reform UK cancels Durham's climate emergency

With Oasis' Manchester gigs the talk of the town, even senior politicians like Commons Leader Lucy Powell can't resist making groan-inducing puns about the Gallagher brothers' classic songs.But wit...

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Sarah Longlands @sarahlonglands.bsky.social · Jul 3

Great news and something we’ve been calling for at @clesthinkdo.bsky.social for many years

Tim Morton @timmorton2.bsky.social · Jul 2

Brilliant news for #ukhousing thank you @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
make it so @stevehilditch.bsky.social @simplicitly.bsky.social @alisoninman.bsky.social @martinhwheatley.bsky.social @tomemurtha.bsky.social
Free at last, good god almighty, free at last

Newly-built council homes to be exempt from Right to Buy for 35 years
Pennycook announces further reforms, including changes to use of receipts, eligibility and discounts

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Sarah Longlands @sarahlonglands.bsky.social · Jul 1

Really shocking behaviour on so many levels - poor leadership snd management. @financialfairness.bsky.social

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To all who think capitalism can drive progressive change, it won’t – and here’s the shocking proof | Polly Toynbee

Asset manager Aberdeen’s surprise cut to funding research into inequality has left those that used its grants for good work reeling, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

www.theguardian.com

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Jennifer Williams @jenwilliamsft.bsky.social · Jun 26

A second free push for this. I’m slightly surprised that the doge thing is the only element of the Reform local govt agenda that seems to have captured the national chat in any way. From where I’m sitting, this is the bit of their agenda, and their politics, to watch before that

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How Reform’s anti-asylum message won over Durham’s former mining communities

[FREE TO READ] Populist party is already taking credit for a Home Office contractor’s pause in asylum placements

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Sarah Longlands @sarahlonglands.bsky.social · Jun 24

My view for the afternoon - what a wonderful place to work @hawkwoodcft.bsky.social

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The Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) @clesthinkdo.bsky.social · Jun 18

🏴 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 ⬇️
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#LandReform #CLES

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The Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) @clesthinkdo.bsky.social · Jun 12

"This investment won't change lives if it just helps the biggest firms hoover up the proceeds." @sarahlonglands.bsky.social on the CSR.

💷 Invest in local economies
🧓 Fund social care properly
🏙️ Stop backing agglomeration over inclusion

🔗 www.linkedin.com/posts/sarah-...

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Sarah Longlands @sarahlonglands.bsky.social · Jun 12

How comprehensive? How to spend the money? Some thoughts from me on the #CSR

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The Comprehensive Spending Review. | Sarah Longlands

The Comprehensive Spending Review. So how comprehensive was it? Is it a basis to grow community wealth A few thoughts from me: 📌 Great to have a spending review which shows that this Government is...

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The Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) @clesthinkdo.bsky.social · Apr 22

🌾 “Britain’s food security is at risk – and local farming holds the key.” Public sector food procurement is a powerful lever for change. It supports local farmers, builds resilience & boosts fairer economies.

A must-read from Julian Boys 👇
www.lbc.co.uk/opinion/view...

Britain’s food security is at risk – it’s time to back local producers with public money

The UK’s food system is under pressure.

www.lbc.co.uk

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The Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) @clesthinkdo.bsky.social · Apr 17

A great blog here from @naomimason.bsky.social for @reformscotland.bsky.social covering the nuts and bolts of community wealth building and the size of the prize for the Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill.

enlighten @enlightenscot.bsky.social · Apr 17

New on the blog: @naomimason.bsky.social from @clesthinkdo.bsky.social on the potential of community wealth building

www.reformscotland.com/can-communit...

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The Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) @clesthinkdo.bsky.social · Apr 14

"With every crisis comes a moment of reflection – a “how did we get here?” Overton window that must be seized before it is too late."

@sarahlonglands.bsky.social's latest MJ article argues that local gov reorganisation offers an opportunity to let the people in.

🔗 cles.org.uk/blog/let-the...

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Sarah Longlands @sarahlonglands.bsky.social · Apr 8

Key question for @itvnews.bsky.social when examining the failure of care companies like Lifeways is its ownership structure.

#itvnews Lifeways are owned by OMERS private equity. So are they interested in delivering care or growing returns for pensions?

In whose interest?

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Sarah Longlands @sarahlonglands.bsky.social · Apr 3

Wondering what impact the US Tariffs might have in UK regions? 👇

The Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) @clesthinkdo.bsky.social · Apr 3

New CLES analysis shows that Trump’s 10% tariffs on UK exports will hit hardest outside London.

🚗 West Midlands: £330m drop (car exports)
💊 East of England: £240m drop (pharma, aerospace)
⚙️ NI: £40 per person lost

📖 Read more: cles.org.uk/press-releas...

Sarah Longlands @sarahlonglands.bsky.social · Apr 3

Process gets in the way of doing the right thing.

Great closing plenary at #thisisthenorth @peoplespowerhouse.bsky.social

Sarah Longlands @sarahlonglands.bsky.social · Apr 3

Great to be in Liverpool for #thisisthenorth and we are dancing! @peoplespowerhouse.bsky.social

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The Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) @clesthinkdo.bsky.social · Mar 25

📢 Scotland’s Community Wealth Building Bill is here!

A world-first piece of legislation set to reshape how wealth is generated & retained in communities. What does it mean & what’s next?

🔗 Read more in @naomimason.bsky.social's latest blog: cles.org.uk/blog/scottis...

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The Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) @clesthinkdo.bsky.social · Mar 25

Excited to be in Parliament for the launch of the North West Leaders Board's Powering Up the North West 🔗 cles.org.uk/publications...

💰 Fair funding
📈 Beyond growth
🤝 Fix care
🏘️ More homes
🌳 Local climate action
🚅 Better transport
🏥 NHS & local gov teamwork

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The Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) @clesthinkdo.bsky.social · Mar 24

Like many others, CLES is gearing up for the Spending Review.

🌅 This morning, @sarahlonglands.bsky.social joined LBC News to discuss new research from the LGA highlighting the urgent need for sustainable funding for local government.

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