Why hasn’t levelling up worked as promised? How will the next government address capacity issues and create knowledge exchange?

We have just seen the election results for local and mayoral elections in May as we look forward to the general election this year. Which is why, in this month’s episode, experts from academia, think-tank and local authority come together to address what the next government should do to address regional inequalities in England. We are joined by Anne Green, Professor of Regional Economic Development and Co-Director at City-REDI, University of Birmingham, Tom Davies, Associate Director at Social Finance UK and Leigh Bramall, Director of Counter Context, and former Deputy Leader of Sheffield City Council.

CIPFA, in partnership with the University of Birmingham City-REDI, published in February a report on ‘Investing in Regional Equality- four English examples’ which found ten success factors that will address regional inequalities in England.
Tune in to learn more about multifaceted challenges and possible solutions to achieve prosperity for all.