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The Green Book is a useful process used in the UK to originate and develop project ideas and plans that require public money. Here's my tips for a good Green Book Business Case....1) Always start with a 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮. If its still vague - don't...

A funding system to support economic growth in the nations and regions On the day before the UK Prime Minister convenes the first Council of Nations and Regions of the new UK government, this article discusses arguably the biggest factor holding back progress: the...

Summer is always a time of reflection for me. The day job quietens down enough for some of the learning and experience over the past year to sink in and gives me time to put it into perspective. I’m looking forward to deploying my skills, experience and networks – and...

The King’s Speech is a key part of the State Opening of Parliament ceremony. It is formally called the Speech from the Throne and is delivered by the monarch, though written by the government. The speech provides the government with an opportunity to outline its...

Get your investment-ready local growth projects ready The Labour Party is going for growth. They say they want to do this by levering in private investment. The clock is ticking It’s time to prime your growth projects for government money. Why the urgency? Quite...

After the General Election on July 04, the UK Labour Party won a significant majority and have formed the new government. What can we expect to see over the next few weeks? I've outlined the main implications of the Labour Party Manifesto for local economic...