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THE LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PODCAST

Illustration of Scottish industrial waterfront with offshore wind turbines in distance, Firth of Forth setting, modern green energy infrastructure, dramatic sky conveying transformation and renewal

Illustration of Scottish industrial waterfront with offshore wind turbines in distance, Firth of Forth setting, modern green energy infrastructure, dramatic sky conveying transformation and renewal

Does the Scottish Green Freeport model hit an economic development and placemaking ‘sweet spot’ for area-based initiatives and zone-based policies?

David Marlow

1 day ago5 min read

modern innovation district with mixed-use buildings, green spaces, walkable streets, and diverse groups of people collaborating in an urban setting

modern innovation district with mixed-use buildings, green spaces, walkable streets, and diverse groups of people collaborating in an urban setting

What is ID2.0 and how can innovation districts become inclusive growth flagships?

David Marlow

Dec 15, 20256 min read

Houses of Parliament illustration, with Budget papers and a briefcase strewn across the foreground

Houses of Parliament illustration, with Budget papers and a briefcase strewn across the foreground

Autumn Budget 2025: pushing the fiscal frontiers and the delivery challenge of devolution's new divide?

David Marlow

Dec 1, 20256 min read

Screenshot of page 1 of a briefing on the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor

Screenshot of page 1 of a briefing on the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor

Europe’s Silicon Valley? Getting beyond the branding of UK Government plans for the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor

Biscotti Briefings

David Marlow

Nov 24, 20251 min read

Modern water treatment facility with blue-green infrastructure, wetlands, and sustainable design elements integrated into urban development landscape

Modern water treatment facility with blue-green infrastructure, wetlands, and sustainable design elements integrated into urban development landscape

Water utilities as local development partners and anchor institutions: Five big takeaways from LEDC’s episode with Scottish Water Alex Plant

David Marlow

Nov 17, 20257 min read

Screenshot of page 1 of a briefing on the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper and local economic development in England

Screenshot of page 1 of a briefing on the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper and local economic development in England

The Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper and local economic development in England

Biscotti Briefings

David Marlow

Nov 13, 20251 min read

Can ‘Pride in Place’ be an enduring solution for community and neighbourhood renewal?

Can ‘Pride in Place’ be an enduring solution for community and neighbourhood renewal?

Can ‘Pride in Place’ be an enduring solution for community and neighbourhood renewal?

Biscotti Briefings

David Marlow

Oct 17, 20251 min read

Hands in the air, motioning to be counted, faces not visible, just arms against a blurred, leafy background

Hands in the air, motioning to be counted, faces not visible, just arms against a blurred, leafy background

Is a progressive national identity critical to progress in local left behind places? Five big takeaways from LEDC’s episode with John Denham

David Marlow

Oct 6, 20256 min read

Screenshot of page 1 of a briefing on the UK's shifting demography and how leaders at the local level can and should respond through their plans and strategies

Screenshot of page 1 of a briefing on the UK's shifting demography and how leaders at the local level can and should respond through their plans and strategies

Can local leaders and strategies adapt to the UK's shifting demographic map?

Biscotti Briefings

Mike Spicer

Oct 2, 20251 min read

Screenshot of page 1 of a briefing on how political instability and gridlock are impacting local economic development and placemaking in the UK, and how professionals in the sector can navigate the changes

Screenshot of page 1 of a briefing on how political instability and gridlock are impacting local economic development and placemaking in the UK, and how professionals in the sector can navigate the changes

How do political instability and gridlock in local government impact economic development and placemaking?

Biscotti Briefings

David Marlow

Sep 24, 20251 min read

Screenshot of page 1 of a briefing on the personnel changes at the UK Government's Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government, September 2025

Screenshot of page 1 of a briefing on the personnel changes at the UK Government's Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government, September 2025

What do the major changes at MHCLG mean for UK LED and placemaking?

Biscotti Briefings

David Marlow

Sep 16, 20251 min read

Screenshot of page 1 of a briefing on AI Growth Zones in the UK

Screenshot of page 1 of a briefing on AI Growth Zones in the UK

Should your area host an AI Growth Zone?

Biscotti Briefings

Mike Spicer

Aug 13, 20251 min read

The Chancellor’s January 2025 ‘Growth Plan’ for the UK – what does it mean for local economic development?

The Chancellor’s January 2025 ‘Growth Plan’ for the UK – what does it mean for local economic development?

The Chancellor’s January 2025 ‘Growth Plan’ for the UK – what does it mean for local economic development?

Biscotti Briefings

Mike Spicer

Aug 13, 20251 min read

Screenshot of page 1 of a briefing on local government reorganisation in England

Screenshot of page 1 of a briefing on local government reorganisation in England

Local Government Reorganisation: is there an optimal size for English Unitary Authorities?

Biscotti Briefings

Mike Spicer

Aug 13, 20251 min read

Screenshot of page 1 of a briefing on the NHS Ten-Year Plan and its impact on local economic development

Screenshot of page 1 of a briefing on the NHS Ten-Year Plan and its impact on local economic development

The NHS Ten-Year Plan as a driver of local economic development and placemaking

Biscotti Briefings

David Marlow

Aug 7, 20251 min read

Screenshot of page 1 of a briefing on the UK's 2025 Infrastructure Strategy

Screenshot of page 1 of a briefing on the UK's 2025 Infrastructure Strategy

Will the UK Infrastructure Strategy get local and regional economies building?

Biscotti Briefings

David Marlow

Aug 7, 20251 min read

A hand wearing a brown watch reaches for red apples among green leaves on a wooden background.

A hand wearing a brown watch reaches for red apples among green leaves on a wooden background.

Building strong foundations as a precondition for sustainable growth and development…Five big takeaways from LEDC’s episode with Kevin Morgan on the foundational economy

David Marlow

Jul 4, 20256 min read

British currency notes scattered, featuring £5, £10, and £20 denominations. Text reads "Bank of England." Mix of blue and purple hues.

British currency notes scattered, featuring £5, £10, and £20 denominations. Text reads "Bank of England." Mix of blue and purple hues.

On the cusp of a big change moment in sub-national economic development…LEDC's big takeaways from Spending Review 2025

David Marlow

Jun 18, 20256 min read

University library bookshelves

University library bookshelves

Making the most of university-policy engagement - five big takeaways from LEDC’s episode with Sarah Chaytor

David Marlow

Jun 13, 20256 min read

Screenshot of page 1 of a briefing on the rise of the Reform Party in English local government

Screenshot of page 1 of a briefing on the rise of the Reform Party in English local government

The Rise of Reform in English local government

Biscotti Briefings

Mike Spicer

Jun 5, 20251 min read

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