(CLES) Centre for Local Economic Strategies

📢 We're making a break from Twitter. While our account will be dormant for now, our work to strengthen local economies continues. Stay connected with us via our website, LinkedIn and Bluesky (we're CLESthinkdo on both). See you there!👋

This isn’t the end of the journey, but it’s an important step. Excited to see where this leads & how we keep building momentum.

Credit to @SYMCA_Mayor and the leadership team for driving this forward. That’s exactly why RORE was established - recognising that change takes time, and that rethinking priorities from the inside out is key to making a real difference.

Great to see the new @SouthYorksMCA Corporate Plan setting out an ambitious vision - and even better to see how the work of our partners on RORE (@NEF @thriving_places and @CooperativesUK) has helped shape it! 🔗 southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk/who-we-are_cor…

@tomlloydgoodwin reflects on the launch of the North West Regional Leaders Board's co-developed "offer and ask" document which details the region's strengths, challenges and what it needs to thrive. Read here 🔗 publication.nwemployers.org.uk/poweringup

Excited to be in Parliament for the launch of the North West Leaders Board's Powering Up the North West 🔗 cles.org.uk/publications/p… 💰 Fair funding 📈 Beyond growth 🤝 Fix care 🏘️ More homes 🌳 Local climate action 🚅 Better transport 🏥 NHS & local gov teamwork

📢 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 Naomi Mason's latest blog: cles.org.uk/blog/scottish-…

The Spending Review is a crucial moment to shape the future of our communities. Now is the time to make the case for funding that empowers local economies and strengthens public services.

🌆 And this afternoon, we sent this briefing by @AliceCPugh to all MPs, outlining key priorities for investment in local economies 🔗 cles.org.uk/publications/b…

Like many others, CLES is gearing up for the Spending Review. 🌅 This morning, @SarahLonglands joined LBC News to discuss new research from the LGA highlighting the urgent need for sustainable funding for local government.

CLES has been a long time supporter of @PeoplesPowerhse annual convention. This year's event asks, if more local power is on its way, how do we keep it real? Sign up for your ticket here 🔗 eventbrite.co.uk/e/this-is-the-…

🚨 Deadline Extended! 🚨 We're looking for new trustees to help shape the future of local economic change - could this be you? To drive our mission forward we need diverse voices and bold thinkers. 🔹 New deadline: Monday 24 March 2025 🔹 Find out more: cles.org.uk/jobs/were-recr…

Great news! Who owns and controls our land underpins ALL economic activity: seeing who is pulling the levers of our broken system will provide crucial insights and tools for those of us who seek to transform it for the better ✊ ow.ly/Kw6S50VeZUT

🚨 New Report 🚨 What would happen if school, hospital and university food was sourced locally? 📢 Feeding the Future explores how public procurement can transform Sheffield’s food system. 📖 Read more: buff.ly/NviXG26

🚨 We're hiring trustees! 🚨 Want to shape a fairer economy? Join CLES as a trustee and play a key role in driving progressive local economic change. ✅ Champion economic justice ✅ Guide our mpact ✅ Work with a passionate team 📅 Apply by 13 March 👉 cles.org.uk/jobs/

#podcast The rest is...place? 😂 This is a great listen from the @LPIPHub at @cityredi: @notworknicola, @RileyResearch and @taylor_abigail1 talking through the relationship between central government and the devolved nations and regions. 🔗 ow.ly/hhvK50V7ygC

Looking forward to this great event where our @SeanBenstead will be giving his perspective, alongside loads of other interesting speakers.

What does devolution mean for health inequalities? @TomLloydGoodwin here with an overview of our joint working with @TheKingsFund and @HealthFdn. For more on this work, read our early insights here and stay tuned for more soon 🔗 ow.ly/eT5x50V7sf4