CPD, training and skills in Local and Regional Economic Development
Expert knowledge, proven frameworks, and practical tools for local authority officers, consultants, and practitioners delivering regional growth strategies, innovation programmes, and place-based policy – built from 31 years of working in the field
- 15 hours of on-demand courses covering the 8 disciplines of local and regional economic development
- Practical workbooks (e.g. FDI from scratch; develop a great project idea)
- Community, chatrooms, discussion
- Mentoring and coaching support
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Skills and training in local and regional economic development
Endorsements
“A big shout out to Glenn Athey who has taken his many years in economic development consultancy and created Economic Development World (www.economicdevelopment.world), the UK’s first online community for local and regional economic development that provides CPD, on-demand lean learning, a community of peers and workbooks. Built on three pillars of accelerated learning, shared knowledge and community support, it is a fabulous resource for our industry.
“From what I have seen already, this has the potential to create a step change in how the UK delivers economic development, putting the skills and development of practitioners, whether newbies or old hands, front and centre. Get yourselves signed up, get involved and support this great initiative.”
Adam Breeze, Breeze Strategy
“2026 has to be the year that economic development professionals take the important steps, from policy comment, strategic views, to decisive practictioner application and delivery. Critical is to have an accessible platform for CPD, training, and a focused community to ask questions and discuss best practice and aspects of local and regional economic development. I am delighted that an established and respected colleague Glenn Athey has founded and created this resource on www.economicdevelopment.world .”
Mark Pearson, Head of Economic Development, Reading's Economy & Destination Agency (REDA)
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Founded by Glenn Athey, an Economic Development Professional and Advisor With 31 Years of Supporting UK Economic Development
LPIP Fellow, University of Birmingham
Author of "The Local and Regional Economic Development Handbook"
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Combined Authorities (England): Bradford’s retrofitting sector bringing in millions for local economy
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: unknown Date published: 2025-12-02 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] A report by Green Economy has revealed that Bradford's domestic retrofit industry contributed £334 million to the economy in...
Local Economies (UK): RWE to build its largest UK battery energy storage facility
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: unknown Date published: 2025-12-01 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] RWE to build its largest UK battery energy storage facility Published by Jessica Casey, Editor Energy Global, Monday, 01 December 2025...
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...