iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 9h

💧 What can businesses learn from cooperatives? New FORTH2O research explores how member-owned organisations can support innovation, sustainable resource management and community wealth building, while strengthening Scotland’s economic resilience. ow.ly/VGVK50ZSvQZ

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 10h

Want the latest LPIP Hub News every week? From new reports to events, our newsletter will land in your inbox packed with all the place-based research you could think of! Sign up now - ow.ly/He1U50Z9NrP

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 18h

Circles of Competence – How a New National Cultural Framework Balances the Nationally Coherent With the Locally Differentiated Val Birchall reflects on the Local Government Association’s Smith Square Debate, Rewiring the Cultural System to Deliver Place-Based Outcomes. ow.ly/JNA050ZWfu5

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

🌊🏴 New FORTH2O research explores Scotland’s tourism ecosystem and the opportunities for sustainable, community-led tourism in the Forth Water Basin. The report highlights the importance of collaboration, local communities and recognising water as a key tourism asset. ow.ly/GPb950ZSvOT

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Communities Innovating Yorkshire Fund (CIYF): Good to Grow project report This report presents findings from the Good to Grow project in Scarborough. Focusing on the Climate Ready Places theme, the project explored the factors that help or hinder community food growing. ow.ly/ZOlE50ZUU4O

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Placecast Episode 25: Rebuilding Local Economies Through Textiles and Procurement Nicola Headlam speaks with Tamara Cincik and Alix Coombs, policy researcher and LPIP Fellow, about the untapped potential of the UK's fashion and textiles sector. 🎧 ow.ly/i8VJ50ZUPg1

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

How well equipped are strategic authorities to develop and scrutinise business cases and economic appraisals? In a new report, Alice Pugh examines the skills, resources and organisational capacity available across strategic authorities. ow.ly/wiF350ZVg70

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Join FORTH20 at The University of Stirling for their 'Celebration of Water' Conference. 11 November 2026, 2 – 4pm Pathfoot Lecture Theatre & Crush Hall. 2-4pm Talks and panel discussion 4-6pm Drinks reception & mini exhibition. Find out more - ow.ly/Fir250ZUTUz

A calm ocean surface with gentle ripples reflecting light, creating a tranquil scene.

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

🌊 How can we better balance environmental, social and community priorities along our coasts? New FORTH2O research explores the trade-offs facing coastal communities and calls for more place-based, participatory approaches to managing blue spaces. ow.ly/TTsJ50ZSvLZ

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Place-based Business Case and Economic Appraisal: Capacity and Capability Alice Pugh finds that many authorities are operating in an increasingly demanding appraisal environment, but often without the training. ow.ly/Ifph50ZVg67

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

What keeps rural communities thriving? The new Living Heritage in Rural Wales report shows that traditions, language, volunteering and community participation form a fragile but vital ecosystem that supports both cultural heritage and community wellbeing. Read more: ow.ly/I0c550ZSvJv

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Nicola Headlam is joined by Tamara Cincik and Alix Coombs to discuss how public procurement could become a powerful tool for supporting UK textile manufacturing, preserving skills, revitalising local economies and strengthening supply chains. Listen here: ow.ly/zZeL50ZUP8f

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

What does fashion have to do with economic development, social mobility and national resilience? Quite a lot. Nicola Headlam is joined by Tamara Cincik and Alix Coombs to discuss how public procurement could help revive UK textile manufacturing. ow.ly/4nyJ50ZUP5y

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

New podcast episode 🚀 Placecast Episode 24: Manchesterism, Devolution and the Future of Place-Based Leadership brings together Nicola Headlam, Rebecca Riley and Sarah Longlands for a timely discussion on the changing relationship between places, policymakers and power. ow.ly/Y7nJ50ZSBKh

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Originally written for The Academy of Social Sciences, Dr Jack Newman of University of Liverpool, Dr Charlotte Hoole of University of Birmingham, and Dr Sam Warner of University of Bristol analyse some difficult questions about mayoral capacity and geographic inequality. ow.ly/lJTW50ZS6w5

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🎧 Placecast Episode 24: Manchesterism, Devolution & the Future of Place-Based Leadership Nicola Headlam, Rebecca Riley and Sarah Longlands explore lessons from Greater Manchester's experience and the challenges of creating more place-sensitive policymaking across the UK. ow.ly/YhZo50ZSBHr

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🎙️ Placecast Episode 24: Manchesterism, Devolution and the Future of Place-Based Leadership In this episode, Nicola Headlam is joined by Bec Riley and Sarah Longlands to discuss the evolution of place-based leadership. ow.ly/WnYu50ZSBES

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

001

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

📢 New research co-authored by Charlotte Hoole, Jack Newman and Sam Warner explores a crucial question for England's devolution agenda: can capacity-building reduce regional inequalities, or could it unintentionally deepen them? 📖 Read the paper: ow.ly/fzgQ50ZQrp9

010

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A new YPIP case study explores how Sheffield Futures redesigned its recruitment process for young consultants, using simplified applications and innovative assessment methods to create a more inclusive and confidence-building experience. 📖 Read the case study: ow.ly/V4p350ZQ0IN

Team working on innovative design with graphs and charts in modern office setting.

010

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🎙️ Placecast Episode 23: Water, Place and the Power of Connection "Place-based working is combining the genius loci with the zeitgeist." That memorable insight is just one of the many highlights from Nicola Headlam's conversation with Deryck Irving. ow.ly/tF6N50ZQuCs

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

New on the LPIP Hub blog‼️ Sophie Cloutterbuck, LPIP Hub Place Fellow, explores the boundary-spanners helping keep London's health research honest, and the challenges councils face when seeking to fairly compensate residents for their expertise. 📖 Read the blog - ow.ly/fY4T50ZPKs3

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🎙️ Placecast Episode 23: Water, Place and the Power of Connection In this episode, Nicola Headlam talks with Deryck Irving about how the FORTH2O project is helping to connect research, policy and practice across central Scotland. ow.ly/Px8u50ZQuBs

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

New episode: Placecast Episode 23: Water, Place and the Power of Connection In this episode, Nicola Headlam is joined by Deryck Irving to explore the role of water in place-based innovation, resilience and policy development. Listen now and join the conversation - ow.ly/K2w650ZQuzv

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Join EPIC Futures NI for its 2026 Showcase on 19th November 2026! A full-day event bringing together policymakers, researchers & community partners to explore how evidence, innovation and collaboration can help create fairer and more inclusive employment across NI. ow.ly/6Hnk50ZALMO

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

What does meaningful community engagement look like in practice? The report provides practical lessons for anyone interested in place-based policymaking, co-production and reducing health inequalities. ow.ly/R9SA50ZObNh

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

000

The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Hub @lpiphub.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Your University Has a Civic Model. Do You Know What It Is? The new Civic 6 Framework identifies six distinct models of university-based civic and policy engagement, drawing on evidence from institutes including City-REDI, 📖 Read the report - ow.ly/Fwe650ZOaCJ Bec Riley

000