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Jonathan Werran

Posts by Jonathan Werran

Jonathan Werran is the Chief Executive of Localis.

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Jonathan Werran: Levelling Up must not leave behind the South East

Ministers must not forget that parts of the South East, including some coastal communities, are as in need of attention as anywhere else.

Think Tanks | By Jonathan Werran | 24 March 2022 at 1:06 pm

Jonathan Werran: Levelling up. Is Gove poised to mimic his academies programme and bypass local authorities?

The fourth part of a ConHome series this week on Levelling Up as the Government’s White Paper nears publication.

Comment, Highlights | By Jonathan Werran | 2 December 2021 at 6:20 am

Jonathan Werran: How to build more flood resilience into the planning system

We need a new cross-departmental task force for flood-risk development, overseen by a new ministerial post.

Think Tanks | By Jonathan Werran | 24 November 2021 at 11:30 am

Jonathan Werran: Ministers should not be afraid to let councils sharpen their commercial edge

A new paper from Localis and Human Engine makes the case for well-managed local authority entrepreneurialism.

Think Tanks | By Jonathan Werran | 17 June 2021 at 3:00 pm

Jonathan Werran: As recent local elections showed, the mayoral revolution has been a success. Now it must roll on.

The role of strong local leadership here cannot be underestimated in galvanizing place prosperity.

Comment, Highlights | By Jonathan Werran | 12 May 2021 at 6:20 am

Jonathan Werran: Levelling up. A radical economic overhaul and zero carbon cannot be delivered from the centre.

The moment calls for urgently aligning the agenda for devolution and decentralisation with that of growth and recovery.

Think Tanks | By Jonathan Werran | 6 May 2021 at 2:30 pm

Jonathan Werran: More rail investment won’t lead to recovery without more local governance

The final piece in a ConservativeHome mini-series this week on the railways after Covid.

Comment, Highlights | By Jonathan Werran | 22 April 2021 at 6:30 am

Jonathan Werran: Why Oxford should be a focal point for post-pandemic and post-Brexit growth

It contributes a tidy £6.75 billion in GVA to the national economy each year as a net contributor to Treasury coffers.

Think Tanks | By Jonathan Werran | 17 March 2021 at 3:00 pm

Jonathan Werran: The power of pubs to support communities and drive the recovery

Among our recommendations today, Localis is urging central government to further reduce the tax burden on the pub sector.

Think Tanks | By Jonathan Werran | 9 March 2021 at 2:00 pm

Jonathan Werran: The Union and the English question. The answer is to let a hundred localist flowers bloom

The first in a five-part ConHome series this week on the future of the United Kingdom.

Comment, Highlights | By Jonathan Werran | 22 February 2021 at 6:20 am | 2 comments

Jonathan Werran: To build back, we need strong and empowered communities

The effectiveness of voluntary groups and social enterprises in responding to the pandemic shows their potential.

Local Government | By Jonathan Werran | 17 November 2020 at 6:10 am | 20 comments

Jonathan Werran: Councils and business should talk about how local productivity can be improved

A deal has been agreed between West Sussex County Council and Gatwick Airport on improving community housing and infrastructure.

Local Government | By Jonathan Werran | 2 May 2019 at 6:10 am | 3 comments

Jonathan Werran: We should allow hypothecated Council Tax rises

The cap for triggering referendums must now yield to popular consent to pay more in local charges to improve local services.

Local Government | By Jonathan Werran | 25 July 2018 at 6:10 am | 18 comments

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