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Welcome to the September 2023 Newsletter
Not long to go until our Annual Conference and Dinner!
Five things we are looking forward to at the IED Conference
- The launch of the IED Manifesto to make economic development a statutory function.
- Innovative policy debate – Keynote Robin McAlpine and talks from The Centre for Progressive Policy; Localis; along with an update on Community Wealth Building to name a few.
- Getting an update from key Government Agencies including Innovate UK and Homes England.
- Considering how devolution can deliver for our regions and cities.
- Discussion with those people that we only meet once or twice a year.
We're also excited to see our colleagues get recognised for the important contributions they are making in our communities at our 2023 Annual Awards, sponsored by Key Cities. We've had some great entries so far, but there's still time to get your entry in - all the information is here with categories including Leader of the Year and Outstanding Impact. Please note that award entries are welcomed from both IED members and non members and are free and easy to enter.
Don’t miss out – it’s all happening in Birmingham on 7th November. Click on the red button below to book now.
We thank our sponsors Pegasus Group, Key Cities, YTKO LTD, Atkins and the Social Value Engine as well as our media partner LGC.
40 years of the IED: more reflections from members
We continue our 40th anniversary celebrations with more blogs from founder/long standing members who have reflected on the IED over the years. To read each blog, please click on the names below.
Putting Community at the heart of Economic Development
The first Certificate in Economic Development programme continues and a module on putting community at the heart of economic development took place earlier this year with an expert panel of community development practitioners who offered insight and advice into what community-led development means in practice.
Read this useful blog by course co deliverer and board member, Lorna Young, on the themes discussed.
IED Early Career Network Launch
We are now able to move forward with the launch of our early career network and those of you who have already expressed an interested should have received an email earlier this week. Please do get in touch at admin@ied.co.uk to register ahead of the first meeting taking place soon. And if 'early career' does not apply to you, please share to any relevant colleagues!
Useful updates from corporate member Lightcast
A number of updates from Lightcast, an IED organisational member specialising in labour market analytics:
Perk up - employer benefits are rising
How Lightcast can support your LSIP
Webinar - understanding the skills needs of the engineering profession
The UK Labour Market Review: August 2023
Latest CPD courses scheduled
Please take a look at our events calendar for our upcoming courses:
- Skills analysis for local economic development 20th Sept and 4th Oct, delivered by Lightcast
- Future of Town Centres 3rd and 9th October, delivered by Lambert Smith Hampton
How can we improve housing delivery in the UK?
IED Corporate members Lambert Smith Hampton along with Connells Group are conducting their annual Residential Development Survey to uncover what more can be done to improve housing delivery in the United Kingdom. The five minute survey is open for your views until 5pm on Friday 22nd September. All participants will be entered into a free prize draw to win a case of champagne.
IED Jobs Board
Don't forget to take a look at the IED Job Board. Current vacancies include openings at Sovereign and Bale, Plymouth City Council, Herefordshire Council and High Peak Borough Council and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council.
Tourism tax insight
We have been asked by an IED member for any recent research on ‘Tourism Taxes’ and their introduction. If any of our members are aware of anything, please do get in touch at admin@ied.co.uk.