Nigel Wilcock
A call for prioritising local economic growth
In the case of councils in financial distress income-generation through a commitment to economic development must be explored, says Nigel Wilcock.
Economic development is suddenly fashionable
Given the decision to dissolve the Local Enterprise Partnerships framework, one might assume the next logical step would be to make economic development a statutory function of local government, says Nigel Wilcock.
The future of Local Enterprise Partnerships
The Government’s 'collective amnesia' on past successes and failures must not harm desired economic development outcomes, says executive director of the Institute of Economic Development Nigel Wilcock.
To achieve inclusive growth we need to avoid 'peashooter' and 'piecemeal' policies
Government, at a very top level, must acknowledge the challenge of inequalities, says executive director of the Institute of Economic Development Nigel Wilcox. But we also need solutions to be developed and delivered with those 'on the ground'.
What next for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund?
Nigel Wilcox summarises the results of the Institute of Economic Development's consultation with its members on what they want from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).