social value – pro-bono

We work in the field of local economic development and regeneration because of its social purpose.

Glenn Athey, the founding Director of Mylocaleconomy provides up to 25 days of pro-bono support per year. This is for activities and organisations such as or related to:

think tanks and research institutions
not-for profit organisations
sustainability and climate change
international development
creative and cultural sector
deprived communities and neighbourhoods
young professionals (mentoring)

Over the past two years, we have worked with The Work Foundation on their Insecure Work research programme and have mentored four young professionals.

We are always open to enquiries regarding social value, pro-bono support, and mentoring.

Use the contact form at the end of the page to get in touch.

S2E5: Debates – 10 realistic policy options and mechanisms for a short-term boost to local economic growth

by Glenn | 16th July 2024 | VIDEO | 0 Comments

The Labour Party, in its manifesto has emphasized economic growth as its main avenue towards increasing tax revenues to help improve public services and help address some of the opportunity challenges and problems in the UK economy We should also think about the...

S1E4: Foundations – Lessons from history: UK local and regional economic policy

by Glenn | 16th July 2024 | VIDEO | 0 Comments

This is Episode 4 of the Foundations videos in Series 1. The Foundations Series 1 is intended to provide people with a background to understanding local and regional economic development and urban regeneration. A short summary of the what the video podcast covers is...

S2E4: Debates – What can we learn from the previous Labour Government (1997-2010)?

by Glenn | 16th July 2024 | VIDEO | 0 Comments

The previous UK Labour government that was in power between 1997 and 2010 was very active in local and regional economic development and regeneration. I could write a book and talk for hours about the main lessons (as well as mistakes) from this for the next Labour...

S2E3: Debates – What does the labour party manifesto tell us about local and regional economic policy?

by Glenn | 16th July 2024 | VIDEO | 0 Comments

The UK Labour Party Manifesto was published this morning (13 June). Here's a quick summary, and some thoughts below. 5 missions (which have already been trailed in the past month: 1) Economic Growth 2) Clean energy superpower 3) Crime 4) Break down barriers to...

S2E2: Debates – What does evidence tell us about the UK regional economic problem?

by Glenn | 16th July 2024 | VIDEO | 0 Comments

Is the UK regional and economic problem really that bad? and why is there so much press about weak UK growth, when on international comparative terms - it doesn't look so bad? This podcast by Glenn Athey examines the UK's economic performance, and highlights where...

S2E1: S2 Debates – Episode 1 Advice to the new UK government in 2024

by Glenn | 4th June 2024 | VIDEO | 0 Comments

Episode 1 of Series 2 reflects on Glenn's 30 years of professional experience working in local and regional economic development in the UK and gives some advice for the next government that will enter power after the July 2024 election. This is part of Series 2 which...

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