Together with independent thinktank Localis, we hosted a roundtable to consider the challenges and opportunities for local growth and regional development in line with government agendas such as ‘Build Back Better’ and ‘Levelling up’.

Today’s problems are more complex than ever and navigating crisis looks set to be a permanent feature for leaders and individuals in the years ahead.

What does levelling up mean for local government and how is placemaking strongly linked to its success? Download our latest report to find out the FIVE key areas in which a difference can be made quickly.

We consider how local authorities can navigate the twin tasks of reformed local service provision and successful placemaking in the short and medium term.

As local authorities face increasing pressure to meet fluctuating demands, our report considers how they can drive innovation and transform operations.

Grants are an important tool for the government to fulfil a policy or public interest need. For many years they’ve been effectively disbursed to businesses, charities, communities and individuals.

For many, pensions remain a mystery until it’s too late. Our report discusses why savers have to drastically change their behaviour.

Capita’s education property experts helped Leasowes Primary School to secure the CIF they needed to replace their roof infrastructure.

Organisation design is at the core of any high-productivity organisation, by mapping the service delivery chain organisations can determine how to turn its resources into inputs, outputs and outcomes. This then helps to identify key constraints for improving budget efficiency, productivity and effectiveness.

Our paper considers the importance of balancing customer-company effort for retention: every interaction must be easy so customers are more likely to return.