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New Localis report an 'excellent contribution to the debate' says Pickles
[Mar 5, 2012, by Localis]

Local government think-tank, Localis, in partnership with Lloyds Banking Group, have today launched a major report on mechanisms for funding the construction of new local infrastructure which will provide the transport, energy and communication networks the country needs in the coming years.

Create £30bn National Infrastructure Bank to drive economic growth, says new Localis report
[Mar 5, 2012, by Localis]

Local government think-tank, Localis, in partnership with Lloyds Banking Group, will today launch a major report on mechanisms for funding the construction of new local infrastructure, which will provide the transport, energy and communication networks the country needs in the coming years.

New county and city banks to fix broken financial system, says Lord Glasman
[Feb 9, 2012, by Localis]

Lord Glasman, the founder of the ‘Blue Labour’ philosophy and leading commentator on community organisation, last night made a set-piece speech at local government think-tank Localis entitled ‘Blue Labour and the Politics of Place’.

Lord Glasman to discuss future of Labour in speech at local government think-tank Localis
[Feb 8, 2012, by Localis]

Lord Glasman, the founder of the 'Blue Labour' philosophy and leading commentator on community organisation, will this evening make a set-peice speech at the local government think-tank Localis, entitled 'Blue Labour and the Politics of Place'.

Fresh thinking required to change attitudes to waste and recycling says new Localis report
[Nov 25, 2011, by Localis]

Local government think-tank Localis, in partnership with Westminster City Council, today launched ‘The Big Green Society’, the latest pamphlet in their Big Society Series. The pamphlet sets out a number of recommendations for councils to both help encourage residents and local businesses contribute

Localis welcomes launch of Growing Places Fund prospectus
[Nov 7, 2011, by Localis]

Chief Executive Alex Thomson comments on the publication of the prospectus for the Government's forthcoming Growing Places Fund.

Localis welcomes Growing Places Fund prospectus
[Nov 7, 2011, by Localis]

Alex Thomson, Chief Executive of Localis, welcomes the Government's Growing Places Fund prospectus.

Business rates reform is ‘once in a generation opportunity’ says Localis Chief Executive
[Oct 24, 2011, by Localis]

Localis today submitted their response to the government’s consultation on business rates reform. In it, the local government think-tank outlined its proposed model for a new system of National Non-Domestic Rates which, the response argues, can form a vital cog in any growth strategy for the coming

Neighbourhood planning can deliver more and better development, with local support, says new Localis report
[Oct 4, 2011, by Localis]

Localis, in partnership with Birmingham City Council and Land Securities, is today launching a major report that concludes that neighbourhood plans can deliver a more positive attitude to planning from all involved, and ultimately help drive national growth, from the bottom up, in the years ahead.

Strategic commissioning approach will deliver better local public services, says new Localis report
[Sep 28, 2011, by Localis]

Local government think tank Localis has launched a major report, with cross party support, at the Labour party conference in Liverpool, describing how councils can deliver better public services by shifting towards a more ‘strategic commissioning’ approach.

Localis welcomes Government announcement on Social Impact Bond pilots
[Aug 26, 2011, by Localis]

Chief Executive Alex Thomson reponds to the Government's announcement today that four local authorities will pilot a Social Impact Bonds scheme.

Business rates announcement a ‘big step in the right direction’ says Localis Chief Executive
[Jul 18, 2011, by Localis]

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