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Local Economies (UK): ‘Posh-poor divide’: the rise in areas of England where wealth and deprivation appear side by side
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Jessica Murray and Michael Goodier Date published: 2025-12-01 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The homes of people in Nunsthorpe, a postwar former council housing estate known locally as “The Nunny”, sit...
Local Economies (UK): ‘If we want a stronger, fairer and more globally competitive music industry, the answer lies in partnership.’
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: unknown Date published: 2025-12-01 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] PRS Foundation was founded in 2000 by our major donor, PRS for Music, in recognition that, despite the abundance of talented music...
Econ Dev Show Podcast – Economic Development: Economic Development 200: How Colorado Springs Competes Globally with Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer
Source: Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development Author: unknown Date published: 2025-11-30 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Social Network Quick Links View original article at:
Combined Authorities (England): Interim CEO appointed for the Greater Essex Combined Authority
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: unknown Date published: 2025-11-30 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Following the recent decision to create a mayoral combined authority in Essex, Tom Walker has been appointed as interim chief...
Local Economies (UK): ‘We need to speak collectively’: can parliament solve the problem of ‘deprivation bingo’ in the UK’s seaside towns?
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Lisa Bachelor Date published: 2025-11-29 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] It is a lovely sunny autumn day in Ramsgate on Britain’s Kent coast, and quintessential seaside chippy Peter’s Fish Factory is...
Local Economies (UK): Urban Ascent: Coventry takes flight as a drone-ready City
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Press Date published: 2025-11-29 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] A pioneering new project is launching in Coventry to build the foundation for drone and air taxi services in the UK. Urban Ascent brings...
Combined Authorities (England): Cumbrian devolution moves forward as new governance arrangements approved
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: unknown Date published: 2025-11-28 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Westmorland and Furness Council has approved new governance arrangements ahead of the creation of the Cumbria Combined...
Local Economies (UK): UK unveils bid for 2035 women’s football World Cup with 15 cities and 22 stadiums in mix
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Suzanne Wrack Date published: 2025-11-28 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales have submitted their bid to host the 2035 Women’s World Cup as the largest...
SmartCitiesWorld News: Detroit breaks ground on solar neighbourhoods
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2025-11-19 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Detroit breaks ground on solar neighbourhoodsHow the interior of Detroit Van Dyke solar installation will lookTen...