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

Place-led growth requires strategic thinking and the alignment of universities, government and private sector, according to a new Institute of Economic Development report. Room151 spoke to co-author Jon Pickstone to discuss the role local authorities and their s151 officers can play.

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Local authorities could drive further growth in local and regional economies with increased collaboration with universities, businesses and national government. This would require the

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

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