Testimonials
"Localis is not afraid of nurturing the big ideas that lead to radical reform"
(Stephen Greenhalgh, Leader of London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham).
"Localis is a driving force for change within the localist agenda. Their research is innovative and thought provoking"
(Eric Pickles MP, Conservative Party Chairman)
"Localis is moving from strength to strength with their ambitious project"
(Merrick Cockell, Leader of Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea)
"The commitment of Localis to decentralisation crosses party boundaries. Its research produces challenging insights into the causes of what’s wrong with local government and practical measures to roll back the centre and revivify localities"
(George Jones, Professor of Government, LSE)
"Localis has presented the issues around devolution in a compelling way which has allowed people to focus clearly on the challenges and possible solutions"
(Sir Simon Milton, Deputy Mayor of London for Policy and Planning)
The Icing on the Community Cake
by Alex Thomson, Localis (in the MJ)
Strategic Commissioning Is The Future
by Alex Thomson, Localis (on eGov monitor)
Community ownership must be the focus of Miliband’s Labour
by Richard Carr, Localis (on Left Foot Forward)
Neighbourhood planning scheme 'could provide benefits'
by Odgers Berndtson
Power to the People
Posted in Planning, Housing and Economic Development
Commission Impossible?
Posted in Reform and Personalisation of Public Services
Surrey's Big Society
Posted in Reform and Personalisation of Public Services
Funding Infrastructure
Posted in Local Government Finance
Town Hall PLC
[Oct 4, 2011]
Power to the People
[Oct 4, 2011]
Is localism helping to deliver Britain's housing needs?
[Oct 3, 2011]
Beyond the City Limits
[Oct 3, 2011]
- "Localis is fast gaining a reputation for pre-empting the localist agenda, producing thought provoking research and practical policy ideas"Anthony Seldon, author and political commentator
- "Localis’ commitment to decentralisation crosses party boundaries, and their research illuminates policy problems with new practical thinking"Prof George Jones, LSE
- "Localis offers a great blend of a passion for innovation, grounded practical ideas and unswerving belief in the possibilities of local governance"Derek Myers, Chief Executive, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
