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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Local Growth and the United Kingdom: Port of Tyne reveals green development terminal
Source: Local Growth and the United Kingdom Author: Alexandros Itimoudis Date published: 2025-09-15 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The Port of Tyne is deploying US$203 to convert 230 acres into the Tyne Clean Energy Park, incorporating 400...
Cities & Communities | Brookings: Rethinking our assumptions and financing tools for community resilience in the face of growing climate loss and risk
Source: Cities & Communities | Brookings Author: unknown Date published: 2025-09-15 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Consider the following fictional scenario: Mayor Joe’s cash-strapped city is facing substantial challenges thanks to...
Local Economies (UK): UK-US nuclear deal: what does it mean and will it really lead to a ‘golden age’?
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Rob Davies Date published: 2025-09-15 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The agreement, likely to be signed during Donald Trump’s state visit this week, involves speeding up safety checks to bring new...
Econ Dev Show Podcast – Economic Development: Economic Development 190: New Jersey’s Bold Playbook with Kathleen Coviello
Source: Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development Author: unknown Date published: 2025-09-14 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Social Network Quick Links View original article at:
Local Economies (UK): Apprenticeships have collapsed in England – Labour needs to fine-tune the solution, fast | Heather Stewart
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Heather Stewart Date published: 2025-09-14 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Ensuring England’s workforce has the right skills for a rapidly changing economy is key to Labour’s hopes of boosting social...
Area Development Online Current Issue Feed: How to Choose the Right Site for Your Factory in 2025’s Volatile Landscape
Source: Area Development Online Current Issue Feed Author: unknown Date published: 2025-09-12 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Manufacturing facility construction is experiencing record-breaking growth, but the risks associated with location...