
About Localis
Localis is an independent think-tank dedicated to issues related to local government and localism. We carry out innovative research, hold a calendar of events and facilitate an ever growing network of members to stimulate and challenge the current orthodoxy of the governance of the UK.
Who we are
Localis is an independent think-tank based in Westminster, dedicated to issues related to local government and localism. Since our formation we have produced research on a variety of issues including housing, the reform of regional government, innovation in services and local government finance.
To see the current Localis team click here, and to see who is on the Board, click here.
Our philosophy
We believe that the primary role of the state should be to reduce the need for the state, by fostering an independent society and a diverse local economy of co-operatives, businesses, charities and a slimmed down state. Local government and citizens must have a much greater role in achieving this vision, helping to restore society by increasing transparency and by more closely connecting the taxpayer to the recipients of public money. We also believe in opening up the state to provide greater choice and personalisation of public services.
What we do
Localis aims to provide a link between local government and the key figures in business, academia, the third sector, parliament and the media. We aim to influence the debate on localism, providing innovative and fresh thinking on all areas which local government is concerned with. We have a broad events programme, including roundtable discussions, publication launches and an extensive party conference programme.
To find out more about our calendar of events click here, to find out more about our research click here, and to find out more about the services we can offer click here.
Can social innovation be solved by big government?
by James Morris, NALC LCR Magazine
Community ownership - watch this space
by Tom Shakespeare, eGov Monitor
Taking public health issues seriously
by Local Government Chronicle
Scrap the CAA to revive democracy
by Tom Shakespeare, eGov Monitor
For Good Measure
Posted in Performance and Assessment
Local Government and Schools
Posted in Reform and Personalisation of Public Services
The Bottom Line
Posted in Planning, Housing and Economic Development
Total Place
Posted in Performance and Assessment
Meeting the Funding Challenge in Local Gov.
[Mar 16, 2010]
Economies and Efficiencies in your Area
[Mar 6, 2010]
Making Localism Work
[Feb 24, 2010]
The Guardian Public Services Summit 2010
[Feb 4, 2010]


