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#IEDConf2025: In conversation with…AMION Consulting

20 Oct 2025 |

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Ahead of our Annual Conference & Awards Dinner on 25th November, we met Simon Dancer, Direc...

#IEDConf2025: In conversation with…Recurve

13 Oct 2025 |

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In the lead up to our Annual Conference & Awards Dinner on 25th November, we caught up with...

Reflections on my first year in economic development

29 Sep 2025 |

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A year ago, I was sitting in a community hall in Bassetlaw, surrounded by local employers, list...

Reviving town centres and high streets: A dispatch from the Liberal Democrat Conference

24 Sep 2025 |

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Delegates stood pressed in along the walls, sat on the floor in the aisles and even filled corn...

#IEDConf2025: In conversation with…AMION Consulting

20 Oct 2025 |

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Ahead of our Annual Conference & Awards Dinner on 25th November, we met Simon Dancer, Direc...

iED Upcoming Events

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Speaker

Link

10 Nov 2025

iED CPD Online: Bid appraisal and post funding evaluations

Nigel Wilcock

17 Nov 2025

iED CPD Online: Finance and funding in economic development

Nigel Wilcock

19 Nov 2025

iED Webinar: How Universities Can Help Drive Local and Regional Economies

Jonathan Pickstone, John Anderson, Megan Streb

25 Nov 2025

iED Annual Conference and Awards Dinner 2025

Tom Stannard, Stephanie Flanders

28 Nov 2025

iED CPD Online: Business Support and the Industrial Strategy Sector Plans

Nigel Wilcock

03 Dec 2025

iED CPD Online: R&D led growth

Nigel Wilcock

08 Dec 2025

iED CPD Online: How to write successful funding bids

Nigel Wilcock

iED Past Events

iED CPD Online: Stakeholder Consultation

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20 Oct 2025

iED CPD Online: ‘Left-behind’ places and solutions for economic growth

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07 Oct 2025

iED CPD Online: Funding and policy landscape

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16 Sep 2025

iED CPD Online: Stakeholder Consultation

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20 Oct 2025

iED in the News

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Publication

Article

24 Sep 2025

The Municipal Journal

Productivity is not nirvana

23 Sep 2025

New Start

Finalists announced for the iED Annual Awards 2025

22 Sep 2025

UK News Latest

Contenders announced for Institute of Economic Development Annual Awards 2025 showcase

22 Sep 2025

News from the North

Contenders announced for Institute of Economic Development Annual Awards 2025 showcase

22 Sep 2025

Daily Business Now

Contenders announced for Institute of Economic Development Annual Awards 2025 showcase

22 Sep 2025

Business in the News

Contenders announced for Institute of Economic Development Annual Awards 2025 showcase

22 Sep 2025

UK Business News

Contenders announced for Institute of Economic Development Annual Awards 2025 showcase

19 Sep 2025

Business Mondays

Contenders Announced For Institute Of Economic Development Annual Awards 2025 Showcase

03 Sep 2025

UPEN

How Universities Can Help Drive Local and Regional Economies

01 Sep 2025

The Municipal Journal

Mobilising the power of local government, universities and businesses to deliver growth

01 Aug 2025

Rural Services Network

Anchoring Prosperity: Universities and Local Economies

01 Aug 2025

Room151

How can local authorities work with other institutions to drive growth?

28 Jul 2025

New Start

How universities are improving regional and local economies

25 Jul 2025

Wonkhe

Daily Briefing

24 Jul 2025

South East Online

How Universities Can Help Drive Local and Regional Economies: new insight report launched by Institute of Economic Development and AtkinsRéalis

24 Jul 2025

News from the North

How Universities Can Help Drive Local and Regional Economies: new insight report launched by Institute of Economic Development and AtkinsRéalis

24 Jul 2025

News from Scotland

How universities can help drive local and regional economies: new insight report launched by Institute of Economic Development and AtkinsRéalis

24 Jul 2025

National World

How universities can help drive local and regional economies: new insight report launched by Institute of Economic Development and AtkinsRéalis

24 Jul 2025

FE News

How Universities Can Help Drive Local and Regional Economies: new insight report launched

24 Jul 2025

Education News

How Universities Can Help Drive Local and Regional Economies: New Insight Report Launched By Institute of Economic Development and AtkinsRéalis

24 Jul 2025

Business Mondays

How Universities Can Help Drive Local and Regional Economies: New Insight Report Launched By Institute of Economic Development and AtkinsRéalis

01 Jul 2025

Rural Services Network

Government Sets Out Industrial Vision

24 Jun 2025

Local Government Chronicle

Councils’ crucial role in modern industrial strategy

19 Jun 2025

The Municipal Journal

Green Book Review: Evolution not revolution for local investment

12 Jun 2025

The Municipal Journal

Spending Review: The implications for economic development and growth

12 Jun 2025

Placemaking Resource

Opinion: We have a clear direction of travel but day-to-day funding will stay tight

28 May 2025

Placemaking Resource

Need to know: Homebuilder body reacts to government's delayed homes plan

28 May 2025

The Municipal Journal

The mayor necessities

22 May 2025

The Municipal Journal

Defending growth

12 May 2025

Rural Services Network

Early Bird tickets on sale for 2025 Annual Conference, and Annual Awards now open for entry

12 May 2025

News from the North

Institute of Economic Development Annual Conference comes to Manchester

11 May 2025

Manchester TV

Institute of Economic Development Annual Conference comes to Manchester

09 May 2025

Manchester World

Institute of Economic Development Annual Conference comes to Manchester

09 May 2025

Business Mondays

Early Bird Tickets On Sale For 2025 iED Annual Conference In Manchester, And Annual Awards Now Open For Entry

21 Apr 2025

Placemaking Resource

Opinion: MHCLG's new Appraisal Guide is not a fundamental revision, but it is an improvement

14 Apr 2025

New Start

The early bird gets the guidance: MHCLG drops new appraisal rulebook

14 Apr 2025

Rural Services Network

iED in Westminster

01 Apr 2025

UK News Latest

iED in Westminster: Economic Development and the Move to a Modern Industrial Strategy Under a New Government

01 Apr 2025

National World

iED in Westminster: Economic development and the move to a modern industrial strategy under a new government

01 Apr 2025

Business Mondays

IED In Westminster: Economic Development And The Move To A Modern Industrial Strategy Under A New Government

26 Mar 2025

The Municipal Journal

Empowering local governments to unlock growth

25 Mar 2025

Placemaking Resource

Opinion: The Green Book review and what it could mean for the regions

17 Mar 2025

Government & Public Sector Journal

Under the bonnet of the Green Book Review: will this really ‘rip up the rules’ on regional investment?

14 Mar 2025

New Start

Will the Green Book really ‘rip up the rules’ on regional investment?

14 Mar 2025

Government Business

Under the bonnet of the Green Book review: will this really “rip up the rules” on regional investment?

31 Jan 2025

Government Business

Economic Development: delivering long-lasting change in our towns, cities and regions (pages 87-89)

13 Jan 2025

Business News Wales

Blaenau Gwent Council Economic Development Leader Appointed to National Board

09 Jan 2025

SME Business News

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council economic development leader appointed to national Institute of Economic Development Board

09 Jan 2025

News from Wales

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council economic development leader appointed to national Institute of Economic Development Board

09 Jan 2025

Cardiff News Desk

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council economic development leader appointed to national Institute of Economic Development Board

09 Jan 2025

Business in the News

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council economic development leader appointed to national Institute of Economic Development Board

08 Jan 2025

Government & Public Sector Journal

Economist and journalist Stephanie Flanders appointed Patron of the Institute of Economic Development

07 Jan 2025

Business Mondays

Economist and journalist Stephanie Flanders appointed Patron of the Institute of Economic Development

07 Jan 2025

bpp media

Economist and journalist Stephanie Flanders appointed Patron of the Institute of Economic Development

06 Jan 2025

UK News Latest

Economist and journalist Stephanie Flanders appointed Patron of the Institute of Economic Development

06 Jan 2025

National World

Economist and journalist Stephanie Flanders appointed Patron of the Institute of Economic Development

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Publication

Article

19 Dec 2024

The Business Desk

People: Harrison Drury; Salix Homes; Anwyl; Amion Consulting; Brabners; Slater Heelis; Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse

18 Dec 2024

Wales247

Council economic development leader appointed to IED Board

17 Dec 2024

Business Mondays

AMION Consulting Director And former Whitehall Economist Joins Institute Of Economic Development Board

17 Dec 2024

Insider Media

AMION Consulting Director and former Whitehall economist joins Institute of Economic Development Board

17 Dec 2024

Business Mondays

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council Economic Development Leader Appointed To IED Board

16 Dec 2024

Government & Public Sector Journal

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council economic development leader appointed to IED Board

16 Dec 2024

Rural Services Network

New Appointments To The Institute Of Economic Development Board

30 Nov 2024

Wirral Globe

Inequality tackling initiative in Birkenhead wins national award

22 Nov 2024

BBP Media

South West economic development champion Claire Pearce wins IED Leader of the Year award

19 Nov 2024

UK Directors Magazines

Basildon Council Economic Development Team scoops IED Team of the Year award

18 Nov 2024

Placemaking Resource

Need to know: MPs probe green impact of government housing plans

18 Nov 2024

The Business Magazine

Pearce picks up leader award at this year's Institute of Economic Development ceremony

18 Nov 2024

Startups Magazine

Serial entrepreneur Bev Hurley CBE recognised with IED Outstanding Contribution to Economic Development award

18 Nov 2024

Manchester News

Regeneration of Salford Central wins IED Outstanding Impact award

14 Nov 2024

Educate

‘Cradle to Career’ wins national award for transforming lives of young people in LCR’s deprived areas

14 Nov 2024

Business Biscuit

South West economic development champion Claire Pearce wins IED Leader of the Year award

14 Nov 2024

Birmingham World

National Highways’ James Corden named Institute of Economic Development Rising Star of the Year

14 Nov 2024

Highways News

National Highways’ James Corden named IED Rising Star of the Year

14 Nov 2024

Yorkshire Post

Leeds City Council’s Sophie Hewitson wins national EDI Champion of the Year accolade at IED Annual Awards

14 Nov 2024

Bridgwater Mercury

Somerset pioneer crowned Leader of the Year award 2024

14 Nov 2024

National World

Bev Hurley CBE recognised with national Outstanding Contribution to Economic Development award

14 Nov 2024

Safer Highways

National Highways’ James Corden named Institute of Economic Development Rising Star of the Year

14 Nov 2024

Yorkshire Evening Post

Leeds City Council’s Sophie Hewitson wins EDI Champion of the Year accolade at IED Annual Awards

13 Nov 2024

Manchester World

Regeneration of Salford Central wins IED Outstanding Impact award

13 Nov 2024

Liverpool World

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and Right to Succeed celebrate IED Collaborative Initiative of the Year award

13 Nov 2024

Business Wire in Essex

Basildon Council Economic Development Team scoops IED Team of the Year award

13 Nov 2024

Bristol World

South West economic development champion Claire Pearce wins IED Leader of the Year award

11 Nov 2024

Local Government Chronicle

Skills reform is essential to deliver economic growth

11 Nov 2024

Rural Services Network

Winners Of The Institute Of Economic Development Annual Awards 2024 Revealed

07 Nov 2024

Chester Standard

Innovative Cheshire West business scheme lands coveted award

07 Nov 2024

Business Mondays

Winners Of The Institute Of Economic Development Annual Awards 2024 Revealed

01 Nov 2024

Placemaking Resource

Analysis: What the industry said about the new government's first Budget

01 Nov 2024

Public Finance

How do you identify 'place' and build it into local decision-making?

30 Oct 2024

Room151

Budget reaction: additional funding falls ‘far short’ but local government anticipates ‘lots more to come’

30 Oct 2024

New Start

Autumn Budget: Landlords avoid unexpected scares this Halloween

30 Oct 2024

The Municipal Journal

Growing Pains

20 Oct 2024

Clacton Gazette

Sunspot in Jaywick shortlisted for national award

17 Oct 2024

Tendring District Council

Sunspot development in Jaywick Sands shortlisted for prestigious award

16 Oct 2024

Local Government Chronicle

Tom Stannard: Getting money to the right places

14 Oct 2024

Public Finance

Delivering long-lasting change in our towns, cities and regions

10 Oct 2024

New Start

How can we deliver long-lasting change in our towns, cities and regions?

09 Oct 2024

Government & Public Sector Journal

Delivering long-lasting change in our towns, cities and regions

01 Oct 2024

Placemaking Resource

Opinion: Government is acting to drive growth but what will the Budget bring?

23 Sep 2024

Cheshire West Let’s Talk Business

Shortlisted for Prestigious IED Award

23 Sep 2024

Government & Public Sector Journal

Shortlist announced for Institute of Economic Development Annual Awards 2024

21 Sep 2024

Business in the News

Shortlist announced for Institute of Economic Development Annual Awards 2024

19 Sep 2024

New Start

Shortlist revealed for IED Annual Awards 2024

30 Jul 2024

Placemaking Resource

Analysis: The government's drive for devolution

30 Jul 2024

Municipal Journal

Maximising the growth mission

05 Jul 2024

Room 151

An opportunity for transformation but ‘urgent decisions’ needed: reaction to Labour’s general election victory

04 Jul 2024

Investment Monitor

How has Brexit impacted UK business, and what should the new government do?

24 Jun 2024

Manchester Evening News

'He was a titan': Tributes continue to pour in following death of Sir Howard Bernstein

24 Jun 2024

Local Government Chronicle

Tributes to ‘brilliant mentor’ Sir Howard Bernstein

22 May 2024

New Start

Why councils should get statutory powers over economic development

22 May 2024

Government Business

Should councils get statutory powers over economic development?

22 Apr 2024

Local Government Chronicle

Lawrence Conway: Give us a vision for the economy and the nation

20 Mar 2024

Business in the News

Advanced Certificate in Economic Development cohort celebrate CPD ‘graduation’

13 Mar 2024

Public Finance

Spring Budget: Where next for economic growth, underpinned by net zero?

06 Mar 2024

Municipal Journal

Growth Matters

22 Feb 2024

Open Access Government

Councils in financial distress: Exploring income generation through economic development

14 Feb 2024

Municipal Journal

A call for prioritising local economic growth

02 Jan 2024

Placemaking Resource

Opinion: What can the industry expect in 2024?

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