Joe Fyans

  • The White Paper that goes wrong

    15 March 2022

    Launching a new levelling up essay collection, head of research at Localis Joe Fyans says bypassing local leadership is the White Paper's fatal flaw.


  • Councils are more than a crisis management tool

    09 February 2022

    A more collaborative approach between central and local government on the distribution of the Additional Restrictions Grant may have resulted in a more effective process, says head of research at Localis Joe Fyans.


  • We can work it out

    07 November 2017

    This week, think-tank Localis published a report examining how a combination of Brexit, automation, population and place dynamics are likely to impact the changing world of work across England. Report co-author Joe Fyans explains how local government can play a more strategic role in supporting local labour markets


  • Localis report: In Place of Work

    06 November 2017

    This week Localis published a report examining how a combination of Brexit, automation, population and place dynamics are likely to impact the changing world of work across England. Report co-author Joe Fyans explains how local government can play a more strategic role in supporting local labour markets.