What Works Centre for Local Economic Growth

Key Service Alignment:

Local Stakeholder and Community Engagement

Vision and Strategy

Local Economic Development and Evaluation

About us and how we can help

The What Works Centre for Local Economic Growth is an evidence based policy advice centre focused on local economic growth, most often measured by increase in employment, wages, and productivity.  ​

They have worked with all 39 LEPs in one way or another over the past 6 years, as well as dozens of local authorities.

Key Resources:

The following evidence reviews, published between 2014 and 2016, each establish what the Centre knows works, or doesn't work, based on robust impact evaluations of past policy interventions:

• Access to Finance

• Apprenticeships

• Area Based Initiatives

• Broadband

• Business Advice

• Employment Training

• Estate Renewal

• Innovation

• Public Realm

• Sport and Culture

• Transport

Upcoming Events:

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