Local and regional economic regeneration policy

Setting the agenda

A recurring challenge for central and regional government in the UK is the need to promote economic growth and regeneration in disadvantaged areas. At CEEDR we have worked with all levels of government to help find long-term solutions.

Help where it's needed

Much of our research has focused on the economies of deprived localities, with a particular interest in the implications of devolution and regional governance. Recent work has contributed to the UK government's review of sub-national economic development and regeneration, and to the economic development aspects of local area agreements.

Find out more about the impact of our work

Follow these links to explore recent research projects:

• Entrepreneurial-University Eco-Systems
  Client - Research England and British Business Bank
• An econometric analysis of public support for innovation on business outcomes
  Client - Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
• Cities, the Social Economy and Inclusive Growth
  Client - Joseph Rowntree Foundation
• Scoping Study for the Evaluation of the England 2014-2020 ERDF Programme
  Client - Department for Communities and Local Government
• Growth Hubs research analysis 2015-2016
  Client - Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
• Value of the Defence Sector in the UK
  Client - Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
• ESRC Seminar Series: Entrepreneurship in Homes and Neighbourhoods
  Client - Economic and Social Research Council
• Regional Intelligence for London
  Client - National Institute of Economic and Social Research and the Department for Business Innovation and Skills
• Developing Barnet's First Economic Strategy
  Client - London Borough of Barnet
• Developing an Economic Development and Growth Strategy for Barnet: Enterprise Dynamics in the Barnet Economy
  Client - London Borough of Barnet
• Local Area Agreements and Local Economic Development
  Client - Department of Communities and Local Government
• Understanding Local Economic Development Strategy and Assessments at Local and Sub-regional Level
  Client - Department of Communities and Local Government
• Devolution and Regional Governance: Tackling the Economic Needs of Deprived Areas
  Client - Joseph Rowntree Foundation
• The Economies of Deprived Neighbourhoods
  Client - Department of Communities and Local Government
• Evaluation of Scotland's Fund to Develop Post Offices in Deprived Urban Areas
  Client - Communities Scotland
• Enhancing Choice in Public Sector Services in Rural England
  Client - Countryside Agency
• Evaluation of the Deprived Urban Post Office Fund
  Client - The Neighbourhood Renewal Unit (NRU), for the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM)
• Business Regeneration of Deprived Areas: A Review of the Evidence Base
  Client - the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister/Small Business Service, H.M. Treasury
• Measuring the Impact of Different Forms of Entrepreneurship on Local Economies in Disadvantaged Areas