最高の Led Confidential ポッドキャスト (2025)

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How to be an effective place champion: lessons in tech-led economic development from Cambridge Ahead 43:02

1d ago43:02

43:02

David and Mike explore Cambridge's tech-led economic development, its role as a global tech hub, and the challenges and opportunities of being a focus of national growth plans. Joined by Dan Thorp, CEO of Cambridge Ahead, they discuss lessons for other city regions and how non-governmental place champions like CA can effectively promote their succe…

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How will a surge in defence spending affect local economic development in the UK? 12:17

8d ago12:17

12:17

In this Espresso Shot episode, David and Mike explore the implications of the UK Government's announcement that defence spending will increase to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, with a longer-term goal of 3%. Which regions will benefit most? And how should local economic development leaders and professionals respond to the resulting opportunities and challeng…

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Putting the ‘local’ in local government 46:24

22d ago46:24

46:24

David and Mike speak are joined by Ian Fytche, long-serving former CEO of North Kesteven District Council in Lincolnshire. They ask: will the current approach to local government reform take the ‘local’ out of local authorities in England? And how is placemaking impacted by scale and does it demand different types of leadership?…

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Should your Local Growth Plan include an AI Growth Zone? 11:13

29d ago11:13

11:13

What is an AI Growth Zone in the UK? Should your area be making plans for one? And what does this latest flavour of economic zone say about the future of zonal policies and designations in Britain? Join David and Mike as they unpack the issues.

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How can local government balance economic growth and environmental goals? 8:44

1M ago8:44

8:44

With its recent announcements of support for environmentally contentious projects like building a third runway at Heathrow Airport, has the UK Government struck the right balance between its economic growth and environmental priorities? And how can we manage any economic and environmental tensions and trade offs locally? In this short Espresso Shot…

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Decoding Rachel Reeves growth plan for local economic development in the UK 9:52

1M ago9:52

9:52

In this Espresso Shot episode, David and Mike delve into the implications of Rachel Reeves' January 2025 growth plan for local economic development and regional disparities across the UK. They explore whether the measures announced will shift priorities for sub-national growth strategies and discuss the potential impacts on local decision-makers an…

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How to empower local communities through inclusive innovation and participatory democracy? 43:41

2M ago43:41

43:41

How can local communities actively participate in and share the benefits of major government reforms and changes? Join David and Mike as they explore the pathways to inclusive innovation and participatory democracy with Kersten England, a champion of community empowerment. In this episode, they dive deep into the challenges and opportunities of ens…

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What's going wrong with the UK's economic and labour market statistics? 9:53

2M ago9:53

9:53

In this Espresso Shot episode David and Mike reflect on the growing chorus of high-profile criticism of the quality of UK official statistics and what this might mean for local economic development. They ask - what are the issues, and what are the consequences of this data crisis? How should sector professionals and local leadership teams respond?…

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What next for fiscal devolution in the UK? 9:42

2M ago9:42

9:42

In this Espresso Shot episode David and Mike consider the absence of hard commitments to fiscal devolution in the UK Government's Devolution White Paper. Was the government right to exclude this? How long can local revenue raising remain off the table for England, with new tourist levies in the Pipeline for Scotland and Wales? What options are avai…

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Is bigger always better for local government reorganisations? 10:33

2M ago10:33

10:33

In this Espresso Shot episode David and Mike discuss the parameters of the upcoming local government reorganisation set out by the UK Government in its Devolution White Paper. They ask: does a target size for English Unitary Authorities of 500k+ make any sense in economic development or placemaking terms? And how can local economic development and …

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Hopes and fears for UK local economic development in 2025 14:21

3M ago14:21

14:21

Mike and David take to the LEDC crystal ball again as a new year beckons. What will be the key challenges and opportunities at the forefront of UK local economic development and placemaking in 2025? Could it be a year of bold progress for devolution? Will new strategic plans stick, and even if they do, how far can planning reform on its own fix bro…

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Creating ‘healthy’ local economies and communities 45:18

3M ago45:18

45:18

David and Mike are joined by Richard Stubbs, CEO of Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber. They explore how health and economic agendas are co-dependent in creating healthy and prosperous local communities.

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Will the Get Britain Working White Paper get your place working? 11:13

4M ago11:13

11:13

Mike and David give the local economic development and placemaking perspective on the UK Government's GetBritain Working White Paper (GBWWP). What is its major significance for local and regional leadership teams? What does it mean for those working on England's Local Growth Plans?

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Facing the storm: Jack Shaw on England's Local Authority financial crisis 45:25

4M ago45:25

45:25

Join David and Mike as they dive into England's local authority financial crisis with leading expert Jack Shaw. Hear about the new insights from recent research and the glimmers of hope for reform and recovery. Tune in for a must-listen discussion on the future of local governance and financial resilience. Read Jack's recent paper with Professor An…

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Should Mayoral Combined Authorities run public services? 10:00

4M ago10:00

10:00

David and Mike review proposals to extend MCA powers and responsibilities, as set out in the Public Services Reform and Devolution report by Sam Freedman and Labour Together.

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Making the UK's Industrial Strategy work for places 10:18

4M ago10:18

10:18

In this Espresso Shot episode David and Mike discuss the Green Paper consultation for the UK's new Industrial Strategy. What is it proposing, and how does this relate to what has gone before? How should local leaders respond?

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What did Autumn Budget 2024 do for local economic development in the UK? 11:20

5M ago11:20

11:20

In this Espresso Shot episode David and Mike dissect the 2024 Autumn Budget Statement. Find out what it all means for economic development, devolution, and placemaking in the UK.

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Spatial rebalancing with Henry Overman - Econ 101 for local growth 47:34

5M ago47:34

47:34

Can ‘Economics 101’ and radical incrementalism reshape local economic development? David and Mike explore this and more with Professor Henry Overman. Tune in for a deep dive into practical economic strategies and their impact on our cities and communities.

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What now for the New Towns Taskforce? 10:25

6M ago10:25

10:25

In this Espresso Shot episode David and Mike discuss the work of the newly-formed New Towns Taskforce. Can it improve UK housing outcomes? And how should local leadership teams work with it?

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Attracting SMR investments: lessons from South Yorkshire 10:32

6M ago10:32

10:32

In this Espresso Shot episode David and Mike discuss South Yorkshire's success in attracting high value investments in SMR manufacturing for the nuclear industry and what other regions can learn from it

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Do local deal decisions reveal the UK Government's devolution approach? 9:56

6M ago9:56

9:56

In this Espresso Shot episode for September '24 David and Mike dissect the UK Government's early decisions on local deals and new Combined Authorities. What do these say about its approach to devolution? Tune in and learn more!

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The return of spatial strategic planning to England 44:50

6M ago44:50

44:50

David and Mike discuss spatial strategic planning and its imminent return to the centre stage of local economic development in England. They are joined by Catriona Riddell, one of the UK’s leading experts on the topic.

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Re-imagining local infrastructure delivery in the UK 10:47

7M ago10:47

10:47

In this Espresso Shot episode David and Mike discuss the system and policy changes coming down the track for infrastructure delivery in the UK and what they mean for local economic development

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What the English Devolution Bill means for local economic development across the UK 10:59

7M ago10:59

10:59

In this Espresso Shot episode David and Mike explore the implications of the English Devolution Bill for local economic development across the UK

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What you need to know about Local Growth Plans 11:13

7M ago11:13

11:13

In this Espresso Shot episode David and Mike talk Local Growth Plans and the new requirement on Combined Authorities and devolution deal areas in England to produce them. How should local leadership teams approach writing them? Tune in and find out more!

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Medellin's urban transformation miracle 41:09

8M ago41:09

41:09

David and Mike discuss the 'Medellin Miracle' with Professor Ana Ortega of the city's EAFIT University. How much of this Colombian regional capital's ‘City of Eternal Spring’ strapline is PR, and how much is rooted in a model of inclusive innovation from which we all can learn?

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Podcast Lab: Editing and Distribution 10:37

9M ago10:37

10:37

Mike and Malte walk you through some options for editing programs as well as where and how to distribute your podcast so that your listeners can actually find you.Ali Colwell, Arnoud Schoofs, Brett Kobie, Habib Msallem, Koen Huyghe, Lumawig Peeters, Malte Ketelsen, Mike Ball による

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What a change in government means for economic development in the UK 30:13

9M ago30:13

30:13

With the results of the UK General Election now in, David and Mike discuss the significant implications for local economic development and placemaking of the change in government. They look ahead to Labour’s first set-piece policy event as the governing party: the King's Speech. What can the sector expect for planning reform, devolution, and indust…

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Podcast Lab: EU Confidential, Connected and Disaffected 40:35

9M ago40:35

40:35

Habib Msallem talks to Rowan Emslie and Sarah-Taïssir Bencharif about their respective podcasts Connected and Disaffected as well as Politico's EU Confidential.Ali Colwell, Arnoud Schoofs, Brett Kobie, Habib Msallem, Koen Huyghe, Lumawig Peeters, Malte Ketelsen, Mike Ball による

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Podcast Lab: Designing your podcast space 3:20

9M ago3:20

3:20

Mawi Peeters walks you through what a podcast space should look like.Ali Colwell, Arnoud Schoofs, Brett Kobie, Habib Msallem, Koen Huyghe, Lumawig Peeters, Malte Ketelsen, Mike Ball による

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Putting universities in their place 44:23

9M ago44:23

44:23

With increasing reports of universities in crisis, what does the future hold for these important local and regional anchor institutions? How can they work with higher education 'cold spots' in cities and towns to extend provision, and what does the sector want from the next UK government? David and Mike, discuss with guest Dr Peter O’Brien, Executi…

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Podcast Lab: Shine On Policycast 22:38

9M ago22:38

22:38

Mike Ball talks to Bethany Meban and Lily Murdoch about the SolarPower Europe Shine On policycast and how they are using video in their podcast in a different way.Ali Colwell, Arnoud Schoofs, Brett Kobie, Habib Msallem, Koen Huyghe, Lumawig Peeters, Malte Ketelsen, Mike Ball による

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UK General Election Special - 2024 31:11

10M ago31:11

31:11

What does the UK General Election mean for the future of economic development and placemaking in the country? As the sector contemplates a major change in national policy direction, David and Mike set out the key questions for those seeking office.

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Podcast Lab: Tweaks to Formats 7:03

10M ago7:03

7:03

Habib walks you through some possible different formats that you could use for your podcast.Ali Colwell, Arnoud Schoofs, Brett Kobie, Habib Msallem, Koen Huyghe, Lumawig Peeters, Malte Ketelsen, Mike Ball による

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Podcast Lab: Beyond the Byline (Today in the EU) 21:18

10M ago21:18

21:18

Brett Kobie talks with Evi Kiorri and Malte Ketelsen about how podcasting started at Euractiv and what it took to make it a success.Ali Colwell, Arnoud Schoofs, Brett Kobie, Habib Msallem, Koen Huyghe, Lumawig Peeters, Malte Ketelsen, Mike Ball による

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How to fix the UK's high streets 42:32

10M ago42:32

42:32

Why are so many high streets across Britain struggling to thrive as economic centres? How can how can public policy and local leadership transform these once proud places into engines of future prosperity? David and Mike explore this political hot potato with leading urban regeneration expert John Houghton.…

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Podcast Lab: Production Gear 8:36

10M ago8:36

8:36

Mike and Malte talk you through the gear you should get to produce your podcast.Ali Colwell, Arnoud Schoofs, Brett Kobie, Habib Msallem, Koen Huyghe, Lumawig Peeters, Malte Ketelsen, Mike Ball による

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What do rising economic inactivity rates mean for the UK's local economies? 12:21

10M ago12:21

12:21

In the last of the Espresso Shots for May 2024, David and Mike examine the concerning rise in economic inactivity rates across the UK and what this means for local economies and communities. How can they respond? Tune in to find out!

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Podcast Lab: EU Scream 32:28

10M ago32:28

32:28

Habib Msallem interviews James Kanter from the EU Scream podcast.Ali Colwell, Arnoud Schoofs, Brett Kobie, Habib Msallem, Koen Huyghe, Lumawig Peeters, Malte Ketelsen, Mike Ball による

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The case for revisiting local development strategies ahead of the UK General Election 10:06

11M ago10:06

10:06

For their May 2024 Espresso Shot LEDC episode, David and Mike explore the value local leadership teams can gain from refreshing their strategic approaches ahead of the next UK General Election.

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Podcast Lab: The Production Canvas 7:27

11M ago7:27

7:27

Brett and Ali showcasing the Bump production canvas.Ali Colwell, Arnoud Schoofs, Brett Kobie, Habib Msallem, Koen Huyghe, Lumawig Peeters, Malte Ketelsen, Mike Ball による

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What do local election results mean for economic development? 10:45

11M ago10:45

10:45

David and Mike explore what the May 2024 local election results mean for economic development and devolution of governance in the UK

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What does the evidence say about poverty in the UK? 10:19

11M ago10:19

10:19

David and Mike discuss the March 2024 Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) publication of ‘Householdsbelow average income’ (HBAI) statistics (often referred to as ‘poverty statistics’) and what they tell us about the state of poverty and inequality in the UK today.

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What are Labour’s proposals for local economic development? 11:41

11M ago11:41

11:41

David and Mike unpack what is currently known about the Labour Party’s planned approach to local economic development and placemaking should it form the nextUK Government. In March 2024, the Labour Party published Powerand Partnership: Labour’s Plan to Power up Britain, and Rachel Reeves, the Shadow Chancellor, gave the MAISlecture.…

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Will PAC's latest report fix Levelling Up funding? 11:06

12M ago11:06

11:06

David and Mike dissect the findings and recommendations of the Public Accounts Committee's report into the UK Government's three showcase 'Levelling Up' funds.

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The puzzles and priorities of place: in conversation with Professor Philip McCann 47:33

12M ago47:33

47:33

David and Mike are joined by leading spatial economistProfessor Philip McCann for a wide-ranging discussion on the UK's growing regional economic inequalities. Philip draws on his decades of cutting-edge research and experience from around the world to analyse what's gone wrong - and how we can put it right. Tune in to hear his insights on regional…

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Will the UK Government’s Local Transport Fund announcements put the North and Midlands back on the fast track to growth? 11:45

1y ago11:45

11:45

David and Mike discuss how far the UK Government’s£4.7bn announcement of transport investment for the North and Midlands mitigates cancellation of HS2 beyond Birmingham.

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Long-term plan for housing or a muddled hotchpotch? 10:57

1y ago10:57

10:57

On February 13th, the UK Government announced a further elaboration of their 2023 Long-Term Plan for Housing. “Every council in England will be told that they will need to prioritise brownfield developments and instructed to be less bureaucratic and more flexible in applying policies that halt housebuilding on brownfield land. “ David and Mike disc…

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Is ‘Total Place’ a concept whose time has finally come? 10:53

1y ago10:53

10:53

With think tank New Local publishing a paper calling for 'Total Place 2.0', David and Mike revisit their recollections of ‘Total Place 1.0' – the place based budgeting pilots of the Blair-Brown government. They consider why it remains a compelling idea, albeit with some very practical challenges. New Local paper: https://www.newlocal.org.uk/article…

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How to embed the UN Sustainable Development Goals into local economic strategies 42:57

1y ago42:57

42:57

In this episode David and Mike are joined by Alex Hiniker, Director of the Sustainability Initiative at Carnegie Mellon University and facilitator of the first ever Voluntary Local Review (VLR) of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), completed for New York City. Learn more about how the SDGs and the mechanism of the VLR can be an important …

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