FM @johnswinney.bsky.social says he wants to “rewire the Scottish state”. But is the Scottish Government missing an opportunity to rewire the economy too? Our Head of Scotland, @naomimason.bsky.social, reflects on yesterday’s programme for government. 🔗 cles.org.uk/economic-gro...

🌱 Want to build a local economy that works for everyone? Join CLES online on the 10th of September for an introductory workshop on Community Wealth Building. 🎟️ Book your tickets here: cles.org.uk/event/an-int...

Our high streets have changed. How we use them has changed. And who owns them has changed. But their future could be positive. @sarahlonglands.bsky.social spoke to @lbc.co.uk's Matthew Wright about what communities could build together next 📻⤵️ www.globalplayer.com/catchup/lbc/...

“It’s about pre-distribution, rewiring the economic system from the get-go so that economic and social benefits are spread more evenly” Our Evelyn Henderson-Child spoke to @aljazeera.com about how public policy can impact the cost of living crisis ⤵️ www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/...

Inside the UK’s ‘stressful’ cost of living crisis Burnham hopes to tackle

Britain's new premier has promised to ease the suffering of millions of families unable to afford basic items.

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Want a job that makes a difference & offers a 4-day week? We’re hiring our next Head of Finance & Operations! 💷 4 days, full pay 📍 Hybrid, 2 days/week in Manchester 🌱 Work for economies rooted in the places we call home 🤝 An org that lives our values Apply by Monday ⤵️ cles.org.uk/careers/head...

What happens when money intended for public services is extracted for private profit? @clesthinkdo.bsky.social is bringing people together in #Birmingham to look at wealth extraction, its impact on services & communities, and what we can do differently. 23 Sept | Priory Rooms luma.com/jb3hb866

Plugging the leaks: in person meet up & workshops for people fighting wealth extraction · Luma

What An in person meet up for all those fighting wealth extraction from the resources and services we hold dear. History In June 2026 over 60 people attended a…

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Teesside deserves more than cashback devolution 📉 Ben Houchen had a better idea two months ago - a regional wealth fund 🏦 Read Dr Tom Lloyd Goodwin explain how a £100 rebate gives you £100 to spend once, but pooled could make a far bigger difference, via BDaily ⤵️ bdaily.co.uk/articles/202...

Teesside deserves more than cashback devolution

Ben Houchen had a better idea two months ago. In June, the Tees Valley mayor proposed creating a regional wealth fund.  The… | North East | Economy | Politics | Government | Politics | National |...

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We are delighted to welcome two new trustees to the CLES Board 🤝 Tracy Bingham and Ian Bancroft are two outstanding leaders, with a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to creating economies that work for people and places 💪 We are thrilled to be working with them! 🎉

Save the date! 📣 We are delighted to announce that this year's Community Wealth Building Summit will be coming to Manchester on Wednesday 11 November 📆 Plan to join us to explore how Community Wealth Building can help end trickle-down economics 💧 Watch this space as tickets go on sale soon! 🎟️

We invited the authors of a new report on child poverty to explain what they found when looking into the state of the city

Opinion: Why is child poverty rising more slowly in Preston? – Blog Preston

<p>Too often, child poverty is treated purely as a welfare issue. Our findings suggest it should also be understood as an economic one.</p>

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New report + tool, making the case for municipal and community-led development

The Centre for Local Economies (CLES)@clesthinkdo.bsky.social · last mo.

Ever wondered what municipal or community-led development could look like in your area? 🏗️ Today we launch a free, practical tool to help councils & communities explore the possibilities and keep more value in the places we call home. 🧰 🔗 www.cles.org.uk/rethinking-property-led-regeneration

Ever wondered what municipal or community-led development could look like in your area? 🏗️ Today we launch a free, practical tool to help councils & communities explore the possibilities and keep more value in the places we call home. 🧰 🔗 www.cles.org.uk/rethinking-property-led-regeneration

We're looking for a head of finance & operations to lead the finance & operational functions of our collaborative, supportive, and flexible team 🔍 Check out the application pack and apply here ⤵️ 🔗 cles.org.uk/careers/head...

Congratulations to former Chair of the CLES Board, Bev Craig, on her election as Mayor of Greater Manchester 👏

This. Is. Big. The Prime Minister just announced that he will hand mayors a share of income tax. Our response ⤵️

Read the full research from NEF, @clesthinkdo.bsky.social, @thrivingplaces.bsky.social and @cooperativesuk.bsky.social neweconomics.org/2025/11/endi... 3/3

Ending extraction in the UK care system

How our care system facilitates the extraction of value and wealth from places and local public service budgets

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On last night's BBC Newsnight, when asked about the state of social care, @zackpolanski.bsky.social quoted our research with @thrivingplaces.bsky.social, @neweconomics.bsky.social & @cooperativesuk.bsky.social. Read 'Ending extraction in the UK care system' here: cles.org.uk/ending-extra...

"We need people powered politics" On Friday, Andy Burnham worked from Number 10 North for the first time Our chief executive Dr @sarahlonglands.bsky.social (who was also working from Manchester!) spoke to LBC News about how this new office must be for everybody

Since 2013, Preston's approach has helped to shape community wealth building practice across the UK and beyond. It might also be helping to tackle child poverty in the city. Our latest research suggests that that local councils can also make a difference on child poverty. Link below 👇

Public money for SEND should support children - not excessive profits. Our latest blog explores how gaps in local provision have fuelled reliance on costly external providers, and why meaningful reform must keep more funding focused on children, families and local services. Read more below. ⬇️

It’s official, Andy Burnham will become the next Labour leader and prime minister. In his speech today he will set out his ambition to fix the big things that politics has neglected. We're calling on him to use his first 100 days to show that those ambitions are not just political rhetoric

CLES chief executive Sarah Longlands was featured on BBC North West last night, delving into what a new mayor might mean for Greater Manchester’s transport system. 🐝 The challenge for the next mayor will be how to make life’s other essentials more affordable for people in the region.

What if devolution could do more than drive economic growth? What if it could help build an economy that genuinely works for everyone? Today we're launching the final report of the York and North Yorkshire Community Wealth Building Commission – the first of its kind in England. Link below 👇

📢 Hot off the press 📢 Burnham wants to call time on trickle-down economics. Luckily for him, Tom Lloyd Goodwin has developed a plan to make it happen 📜 From devolving thinking to establishing a Good Growth Test, read the plan in today's @labourlist.bsky.social ⤵️ labourlist.org/2026/07/a-te...

'A ten-point plan for ending trickle-down economics' - LabourList

Ten ideas to help Andy Burnham move away from the broken model of trickle down economics from the Centre for Local Economies.

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Miss our sold-out webinar on community wealth building? You can now access the recording of Evelyn Henderson-Child's presentation by visiting thre.org.uk/course/webinars/ @clesthinkdo.bsky.social

Private care companies suck wealth from local areas and public budgets to feed their profits, instead of providing the best care. Executive pay booms while frontline workers receive little more than minimum wage. We want to end extraction in the care system. Here's why... 1/2

Centre for Young Lives@cfyounglives.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Sadly this has been happening for many years and it’s a scandal that needs to be ended. Care homes charging councils up to £28k a week per child www.thetimes.com/article/b34d...

☀️ Our annual away day ☀️ This week we're in beautiful Windermere, taking time to come together as a team, reflect on the moment we're in, and plan how we can make an even bigger positive difference to local economies over the coming year 🤝

The North is "a state of mind" and Westminster doesn't always know best... CLES Chief Executive Sarah Longlands was interviewed for The Guardian's Tuesday briefing this week - read her reflections for the potential new chancellor here: 🔗 www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

Tuesday briefing: What challenges would Ed Miliband face as chancellor?

In today’s newsletter: Former Reasons to Be Cheerful guests on the challenges facing the presumptive next occupant of No 11 Downing Street

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"The foundational economy is where most people work – and where everyday living standards are determined." Julian Boys uses his Bdaily column to highlight the importance of putting the foundational economy at the heart of decision-making in the North East. bdaily.co.uk/articles/202...

Time for strategy built on the foundational economy

The North East is rightly proud of its cutting-edge sectors that include advanced manufacturing and clean energy. But new analysis suggests… | North East | Economy | Politics | Industrial Strategy | G...

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The North East's economy depends far more on everyday sectors like care, retail, hospitality and construction than the government's high-growth industries. Our new report makes the case for putting the foundational economy at the centre of regional growth. 🔗 cles.org.uk/strengthenin...