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LED Confidential

LED Confidential

Podcast about local economic development and placemaking. Co-hosted by Mike Spicer of PolicyDepartment and David Marlow of Third Life Economics. Mike, David and guests address the divisive, often unspoken issues facing economic development professionals in 2020s Britain. Website: www.ledconfidential.co.uk

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00:32:25

What HS2 cuts, bus franchising, and Birmingham City...

LED Confidential ·

2023/10/06

In this roundup of sector developments from September 2023, David and Mike explore why the future of high speed rail, the precarious state local government finance, and mayors taking control of bus services in England are so important to the economic growth of places across the UK. What does Birmingham City Council effectively declaring bankruptcy mean for how it conducts placemaking? Why was HS2 always about so much more than conveying people in greater modernity and comfort between cities with

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00:44:38

What comes after Local Enterprise Partnerships?

LED Confidential ·

2023/09/25

Curious about what comes after Local Enterprise Partnerships in England? Join David and Mike for an exclusive chat with Chris Starkie, former CEO of New Anglia LEP, as they dissect the transition from LEPs to successor arrangements in local economic development. What challenges and opportunities face those being handed the baton?

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00:27:26

Growth lessons from the Women's World Cup,...

LED Confidential ·

2023/09/07

In this episode, David and Mike explore what economic developers can learn from the Spanish women's national football team, and their success at the World Cup despite high-profile failures of management. They dive into the summer blockbuster film Oppenheimer, and how the Manhattan Project can inform mission-led policy in the age of climate change. Is it possible to recreate the dynamism outside of an immediate national crisis, like a war or pandemic? And as they review the latest crop of UK

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00:44:40

England's devolution dilemmas: time to reboot?

LED Confidential ·

2023/08/30

Curious about the future of devolution in England? Join David and Mike on LED Confidential as they sit down with Professor John Tomaney from University College London. Together they unravel devolution's impact on communities and economic growth. Hear why the current approach is failing to engage local people and the options for a more inclusive, effective decentralisation of power. Can reform of England's governance take a turn for the better? Tune in to find out!

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00:28:25

Solving England's house building crisis, Gigafactory...

LED Confidential ·

2023/08/09

Can inner-city densification and a new urban quarter for Cambridge get England out of its house building funk? Are large public subsidies for battery plants, like the proposed Tata Gigafactory factory in Somerset, the right way to modernise local economies? And what are the barriers to the tech revolution in public service delivery proposed by the Tony Blair Institute? Join David and Mike as they mull over another month in local economic development...Bonus briefing available on the LEDC

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00:43:58

Rising inequality and the UK economic crisis: in...

LED Confidential ·

2023/07/25

Join David, Mike, and Oxford Professor Danny Dorling as they discuss the roots of the UK economic crisis, and the geography of poverty and inequality. They dissect the long-term trends that shaped contemporary Britain's income and wealth disparities, and how local economic development can provide transformative solutions.

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00:30:20

UK Shared Prosperity Fund woes, inflation and the...

LED Confidential ·

2023/07/05

David and Mike explore the issues faced by local economic development teams in the UK as they navigate some of the fiercest price pressures in recent UK inflation rate history, a glacial UK Shared Prosperity Fund, and the impact of relocation on civil service jobs and behaviours. Tune in now for expert insights and actionable solutions! Bonus briefings now available on the LEDC website! How can places respond to some of the strongest price pressures in recent UK inflation rate history

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00:42:51

From LED to CEO: Navigating the path to career...

LED Confidential ·

2023/06/22

Discover the career pathways to becoming a Director or CEO in local economic development. David and Mike are joined by the leading sector recruitment expert and MD of Penna, Julie Towers. Julie shares her insights on the latest trends, and the personal qualities and skills needed to succeed in this evolving field.

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00:31:43

Local solutions to failing national policies? Local...

LED Confidential ·

2023/06/06

Green Belt, migration, and apprenticeships. Each offer huge opportunities for local innovation, more effective delivery, and better policy outcomes with changes in relative national, and sub-national powers and resources. Find out what David and Mike think in this episode of LED Confidential.

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00:43:07

From books to boom: the potential of universities to...

LED Confidential ·

2023/05/24

Discover the untapped potential of universities in local economic development. Dr Louise Kempton of CURDS joins Mike and David as they discuss the complexities, challenges, and possibilities for universities to drive placemaking and transform communities.

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00:28:29

Power dynamics and partnership building: local...

LED Confidential ·

2023/05/11

In this episode, Mike and David review the highlights of April 2023, including the Dominic Raab bullying saga, the imminent submission of Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs), and the inception of new unitary councils in England. They delve into the complex relationships between elected politicians and senior officials, the importance of employer leadership and voice in skills planning, and the balancing act between seamless transition and achieving a clean break in local government

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00:43:46

Designing successful economic zones. All about...

LED Confidential ·

2023/04/24

David, Mike, and guest Professor Pete Tyler discuss the UK’s forthcoming Investment Zones and the history of area-based initiatives, from the pioneering Enterprise Zones of the 1980s, through Freeports, and the more recent Opportunity Zones of the US. If you’re an economic developer who wants to design successful zones, don’t miss this episode!

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00:31:04

What the UK's 2023 Spring Budget means for local...

LED Confidential ·

2023/04/05

Join David and Mike as they review what March 2023 meant for local economic development in Britain. They analyse the Spring Budget statement from the UK Government, the new trailblazer devolution deals for Greater Manchester and the West Midlands, and why the country struggles with slow delivery of major infrastructure projects.

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00:42:27

Permacrisis...what permacrisis?

LED Confidential ·

2023/03/27

In a world of pandemics and economic crises, how can local leaders navigate their places to a brighter future? Join David and Mike as they tap the insights of Jim Savege, Chief Executive of Aberdeenshire Council in the globally-renowned energy hub of Scotland’s north east. From building social capital, to progressing long-term ambitions with tactical dexterity, this episode is a fascinating journey into the potential of local communities experiencing rapid change and inspiring them to be the best

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00:31:48

Missions, Local Government Finance, and Green Economy...

LED Confidential ·

2023/03/13

Join David and Mike as they review what February 2023 had in store for local economic development. They take on three of the issues to look out for in the impending March Budget statement from the UK Government: mission-based economic renewal, local government finance, and the future of area-based approaches to environmentally-sustainable transport.

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00:41:09

London 2012 Olympics - the epic journey to transform...

LED Confidential ·

2023/02/27

Join David and Mike as they explore the power of sporting and cultural events to transform places. Discover what it takes to build a positive legacy that outlasts the event itself.They are joined by guest Michael Owens, co-author of 'Play the Game' - the insiders' account of how the London 2012 Olympics transformed the Lower Lea Valley. The stakes are high, the action is intense and the journey is full of twists and turns. This is LED Confidential - the podcast that delves into the untold stories

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00:34:00

Jan 2023 - the month in UK economic development

LED Confidential ·

2023/02/14

Will the controversial reveal of Levelling Up Fund Round 2 awards prove to be the tipping point in the UK government’s approach to funding LED? What does the draft devolution deal for North East England and the emerging 'trailblazers' for Greater Manchester and the West Midlands mean for those areas, and the rest of the country? And does the Convention of The North signal a new phase in pan-regional working? Join David and Mike for a thought-provoking review of the month that just was in UK local

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00:44:30

Reviewing local economic development in 2022 -...

LED Confidential ·

2022/12/19

David and Mike review the UK's tumultuous year in placemaking, from the launch of the Levelling Up White Paper to the introduction of the AI bot, ChatGPT. Join them on a journey through political mayhem, inflation, and tortured funding models; to devolution, and the promise of Local Skills Improvement Plans.

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00:45:35

Can devolution save local economic development from a...

LED Confidential ·

2022/10/13

Is local economic development in the UK now a hostage to the fortunes of a UK government in turmoil? Can devolution save us from bad policies and dysfunction at the centre? And what are the prospects for existing and potentially new devolution arrangements under the Truss government? Join David, Mike and guest Andy Pike of Newcastle University as they discuss: can decentralising power address UK-level failures in policy and governance?

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00:44:22

Where next for local economic development under new...

LED Confidential ·

2022/09/08

What should be the big ticket items in Liz Truss's local economic development and 'Levelling Up' in-trays? What roles can long-term strategies play for places battling the latest economic crises? And are there any reasons to be optimistic for the future of LED in the UK following the formation of its new government? Join David, Mike and guest Julia Goldsworthy as they discuss: where now for economic development in the age of Truss?

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