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): BBC’s £40m annual pledge for West Midlands TV
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: unknown Date published: 2025-09-11 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] BBC's £40m annual pledge for West Midlands TVEleanor Lawson, West MidlandsGetty ImagesThe agreement means the BBC will...
Combined Authorities (England): BBC confirms big expansion in West Midlands as part of wider investment in region
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: James Vukmirovic Date published: 2025-09-11 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The BBC signed a second memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and Create...
Newsroom | Economy, community, business news | Calgary Economic: Calgary tops North America in tech job growth – two years running
Source: Newsroom | Economy, community, business news | Calgary Economic Author: unknown Date published: 2025-09-11 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] For the second year in a row, Calgary recorded the fastest tech job growth among major North...
City Economies: New York City Apartment Construction Plummets in 2025
Source: City Economies Author: Idurso Date published: 2025-09-10 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Apartment construction in New York City has plummeted since last year, all while the city faces “what is likely the worst housing affordability...
Combined Authorities (England): Abandoned UK airport WILL reopen as £160m funding confirmed in ‘incredible milestone’
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Jordan Farrell Date published: 2025-09-10 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] AN abandoned UK airport will reopen with £160 million in funding confirmed in an “incredible milestone”. Council...
Bloomberg CityLab: New York City’s Transit Woes Worsen With Aging Subway Fleet
Source: Bloomberg CityLab Author: Michelle Kaske Date published: 2025-09-10 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] New York City’s aging subway cars are adding to headaches for commuters, resulting in a rise in major delays. View original article...