Essential Economic Development
A Foundation Course for Local and Regional Economic Development
17 lessons, 2.5 hours. Learn the fundamentals of local and regional economic development for free.
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Access the course via our community learning site here. The 17 lessons are structured as follows:
1. Rationale for Local and Regional Economic Development
2. Overview of themes and functions
3. Understanding economics and economic trends
4. Megatrends
5. Theory of Economic Development
6. Policy
7. Strategy
8. Intelligence & insight
9. Industrial development & clusters
10. Enterprise & entrepreneurship
11. Inward investment / FDI
12. Labour markets
13. Education & skills
14. Economic Participation, Employability and Unemployment
15. Poverty & inequality
16. Place & infrastructure
17. Low carbon, climate change & sustainability
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Local Economies (UK): Homes England Pledges “Generation-Defining” Shift in New 2030 Strategic Plan
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Vicky Maggiani Date published: 2026-01-13 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] December saw Homes England officially launched its Strategic Plan for 2025–2030, unveiling an ambitious roadmap designed to...
Combined Authorities (England): £1 billion pledge aims to unlock North East growth
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Bdaily Business News Date published: 2026-01-13 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] £1 billion pledge aims to unlock North East growth Businesses across the North East are set to benefit from a...
Bloomberg CityLab: One Year After the Wildfires, Los Angeles Is Building Fire-Resilient Homes
Source: Bloomberg CityLab Author: Kriston Capps Date published: 2026-01-11 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Hello and welcome to Bloomberg’s weekly design digest. I’m Kriston Capps, staff writer and editor for Bloomberg CityLab and your...
Combined Authorities (England): The £2.5bn tram scheme at risk of collapsing in repeat of HS2 farce
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Steve Robson Date published: 2026-01-11 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Plans to build a long-awaited £2.5bn Leeds tram system are at risk of never happening as the project is already embroiled...
Glasgow Times | News: How a £61m investment could create 800 jobs on this derelict River Clyde site
Source: Glasgow Times | News Author: emily.moore@newsquest.co.uk | Emily Moore Date published: 2026-01-10 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The former Carless oil terminal in Old Kilpatrick is undergoing a transformation to become a...
Economic Innovation Group: Manufacturing Jobs Aren’t That Easy to Count
Source: Economic Innovation Group Author: Stephen Leverton Date published: 2026-01-09 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The post Manufacturing Jobs Aren’t That Easy to Count appeared first on Economic Innovation Group. View original article...
Free Resources and Workbooks for Economic Developers
17-lesson, 2.5 hour foundation course for local and regional economic development The 17 lessons are structured as follows: 1. Rationale for Local and Regional Economic Development2. Overview of themes and functions3. Understanding economics and economic trends4....
Economic Innovation Group: Cities made a bet on millennials — but forgot one key thing
Source: Economic Innovation Group Author: Stephen Leverton Date published: 2026-01-08 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The post Cities made a bet on millennials — but forgot one key thing appeared first on Economic Innovation Group. View...
Local Growth and the United Kingdom: Government announces £140 million Scottish Local Growth Fund
Source: Local Growth and the United Kingdom Author: Dan Martin Date published: 2026-01-08 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Five regions in Scotland will share £140 million from the Local Growth Fund, the government has announced. Aimed at...