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Localis is an independent think-tank dedicated to issues related to politics, public service reform and localism. We carry out innovative research, hold events and facilitate an ever growing network of members to stimulate and challenge the current orthodoxy of the governance of the UK.
Press releases
Landfill tax reform would reduce waste crime and pollution, Localis...
Press release Embargo date: from 00.01 a.m., Thursday 14 th March 2024 Landfill tax reform would reduce waste crime and pollution,... read more
14.03.2024 • By Localis
Local pubs deliver invaluable socio-economic value, ministers must act...
Draft Press release Embargo date: from 00.01 a.m., Friday 29 th September 2023 Local pubs deliver invaluable socio-economic value,... read more
29.09.2023 • By Localis
Give councils £100 million investment fund to build homes for locals in...
Press release Embargo date: from 00.01 a.m., Monday 28 th August 2023 Give councils £100 million investment fund to build homes for... read more
28.08.2023 • By Localis
Give councils power to level up and improve local public services,...
Press release Embargo date: from 00.01 a.m., Wednesday 5 th July 2023 Give councils power to level up and improve local public... read more
05.07.2023 • By Localis
Localis calls for climate resilience in Local Plans
Press release Embargo date: from 00.01 a.m., Wednesday 8 th March 2023 Localis calls for climate resilience in Local Plans... read more
08.03.2023 • By Localis
Blueprint for truly affordable homes could slash 1.2 million council...
Press release Embargo date: from 00.01 a.m., Monday, 20 February 2023 Blueprint for truly affordable homes could slash 1.2... read more
20.02.2023 • By Localis
Flash flood plans should touch on surface risks, Localis report warns
Press release Embargo date: from 00.01 a.m., Tuesday 22 nd November 2022 Flash flood plans should touch on surface risks, Localis... read more
22.11.2022 • By Localis
Empowered councils can deliver net zero and clean growth
Press release Embargo date: from 00.01 a.m., Wednesday 16 November 2022 Empowered councils can deliver net zero and clean growth... read more
16.11.2022 • By Localis
Localis calls for Local Resilience Act to give places power to combat...
Press release Embargo date: from 00.01 a.m., Thursday 10 th November 2022 Localis calls for Local Resilience Act to give places... read more
10.11.2022 • By Localis
Community engagement commitment key to connected society, Localis...
Community engagement commitment key to connected society, Localis toolkit indicates Independent think-tank Localis has today published a... read more
03.10.2022 • By Localis
Toolkit suggests road to recovery and renewal for Kent high streets
Toolkit suggests road to recovery and renewal for Kent high streets Independent think-tank Localis has today published a policy toolkit... read more
27.09.2022 • By Localis
Give rural areas more time to transition to low carbon heating,...
Embargo date: from 00.01 a.m., Tuesday 5 July 2022 Ministers must not penalise countryside dwellers who live off the gas grid – one in seven... read more
05.07.2022 • By Localis
Give South East freedom to grow its own way, Localis report urges
Press release Embargo date: from 00.01 a.m., Tuesday 22 nd March 2022 Give South East freedom to grow its own way, Localis report... read more
22.03.2022 • By Localis
The only way is ethical procurement, Localis report on local spend advises
Press release Embargo date: from 00.01 a.m., Tuesday 7 th December 2021 The only way is ethical procurement, Localis report on local... read more
07.12.2021 • By Localis
Plan homes for climate change driven flood risk, Localis report urges...
Press release Embargo date: from 00.01 a.m., Monday 22 nd November 2021 Plan homes for climate change driven flood risk, Localis... read more
22.11.2021 • By Localis
Go East and give London subregion growth to level up and deliver full...
Press release Embargo date: from 00.01 a.m., Wednesday 3 rd November 2021 Go East and give London subregion growth to level up and... read more
03.11.2021 • By Localis
‘One size fits all’ approach to retrofitting nation’s homes risks...
Failure to factor in huge regional variations in property costs when incentivising homeowners and landlords to retrofit their properties to meet... read more
21.10.2021 • By Localis
Plan better with communities in mind, Localis report urges
Press release Embargo date: from 00.01 a.m., Monday 4 October 2021 Plan better with communities in mind, Localis report urges... read more
04.10.2021 • By Localis
Let councils sharpen commercial edge to level up locally, new report urges
Press release Embargo date: from 00.01 a.m., Thursday 17 th June 2021 Let councils sharpen commercial edge to level up locally, new... read more
17.06.2021 • By Localis
"Levelling Up White Paper should let country devolve and grow its own...
Ministers must seize the opportunity of forthcoming Levelling Up White Paper to ensure every part of the country has the freedom to achieve... read more
06.05.2021 • By Localis
Give Oxford city growth powers to lead national recovery, Localis report...
Failure to invest in Oxford’s unique economic and innovation assets and support strong city-led governance could stymie attempts to keep the UK... read more
17.03.2021 • By Localis
New toolkit gives crucial governance guidance to support council resilience
Press release Embargo date: from 00.01 a.m., Tuesday 9 March 2021 New toolkit gives crucial governance guidance to support council... read more
09.03.2021 • By Localis
Use the power of the pub to level up, Localis report urges
Press release Embargo date: from 00.01 a.m., Tuesday 9 th March 2021 Use the power of the pub to level up, Localis report urges... read more
09.03.2021 • By Localis
Double down on devolution to create powerful communities, Localis report...
Ministers must make full use of the forthcoming Local Recovery and Devolution White Paper to give communities the power and resources they need to... read more
17.11.2020 • By Localis
Localis essay collection unwraps new ideas to kickstart C19 housing...
Independent think-tank Localis has today set out an ambitious set of innovative and practical ideas from itself and 20 leading housing... read more
25.06.2020 • By Localis
"Use Community Value Charters as fast-track to building back better high...
UNDER EMBARGO 00.01 AM GMT Saturday 20 June: The Grimsey Review ‘Build Back Better, Covid-19 Supplement for town centres, released... read more
19.06.2020 • By Localis
Empower Covid community renewal or sink grass roots recovery hopes,...
Ministers must fund and empower local people to run vital community businesses and service hubs which can help neighbourhoods thrive beyond the... read more
03.06.2020 • By Localis
Learn the local language of place to boost community benefits of social...
The lives of residents must measurably improve as a result of how councils commission and provide local public services, a report by the... read more
16.04.2020 • By Localis
New intake of Conservative MPs set out fresh ideas for new housing...
A group of ten Conservative MPs from the 2019 intake has today set out an ambitious blueprint for the future of housing to rethink the social and... read more
16.03.2020 • By Localis
Local areas will miss opportunities of net zero goals unless Government...
Government must support ambitious local industrial strategies, backed by new funding and devolved powers, to help local areas play their part in... read more
23.10.2019 • By Localis