In response to the Government’s launch of the life sciences and research sector deal today, Localis chief executive Liam Booth-Smith said: “The country is blessed with a world class cluster of life sciences and research, a ‘golden triangle’ located between Oxford, Cambridge and London. “In spearheading the national industrial strategy as a pioneer sector deal, […]
In response to the publication today of a report by the manufacturers’ organisation EEF, Jack Airey, head of research at Localis said: “The EEF’s proposed framework for hastening the transfer of economic powers to places across England is to be welcomed, and it is only right that the Government brings forward its common framework for […]
In response to today’s announcement that 100,000 teenagers will receive mental health training to help them cope with exam pressure and build up their self-esteem, Localis chief executive, Liam Booth-Smith, said: “There needs to be a better focus on addressing the challenges that young people face in their mental wellbeing or, as we prefer, mental fitness. […]
At this year’s Conservative Party conference, Localis will be holding a series of panel events on Monday, 2 October 2017 at Manchester Town Hall (which is situated just outside the conference zone and does not require a pass). The discussion will cover issues from Brexit to funding our public infrastructure, NHS funding to metro mayors. […]
In response to today’s report on Stamp Duty by the London School of Economics and the VATT Institute for Economic Research, the think-tank Localis has issued the following statement, ahead of publication of its own report into ‘Disrupting the housing industry’ which will be released in October. Jack Airey, senior researcher at Localis writes: The issue […]
Health secretary Jeremy Hunt’s call earlier this week to increase the number of staff working in mental health – in a bid to redress the balance between the resources made available for physical and mental treatment – was widely lauded. It is clearly a good thing that some of the extra cash should be allocated […]
The British public get the governments they want. On this occasion, much as in 2010, it is a Tory one but with a hand on the shoulder. The Conservatives had a difficult evening, not achieving the definitive result they wanted. Labour, for all the triumphalism, still lost the election. That being said, intellectually and politically […]
The Labour Party has sought to put its childcare policies at the forefront of the election campaign. It plans to extend the allocation of free childcare hours, totalling 30 free hours for all parents of 2 to 4 year olds. This afternoon, questions have arisen over the costs of this policy. The costing document for […]
Social care is the headline from today’s Conservative manifesto and the experts have roundly criticised their proposal. Theresa May has some very smart people around her who knew this would happen. So why did they actively brief the policy and put it centre stage? Because this isn’t about policy but mandate. Should they win next […]
Localis is looking forward to hosting events with council leaders and policy makers from local authorities across the country at the LGA Conference in Birmingham this year. As part of a full programme of events, on Tuesday 4 July, we will be hosting a private dinner with a number of key figures from local government […]