Future of Economic Development Research
CEDOS are happy to publish our recent research into future skills requirements and recruitment challenges within the economic development profession. We have worked with a range of English Local Authorities across upper, lower and Unitary tiers to compile a comprehensive overview of some of the structures that Local Government Economic Development works within, some of
CEDOS February 2022 Newsletter
Message from the Treasurer Hello and welcome to the first CEDOS Newsletter of 2022. I imagine for all of you mince pies are now a distant memory and the focus is firmly on the job in hand. I have always found February to be a month of hope and optimism. This is the month the commute
CEDOS November 2021 Newsletter
Message from the CEDOS Chair November 26th sees our Annual General Meeting, once again to be held online. We are really privileged this year to have two high quality keynote speakers for the event, David King, Director of Regeneration at the Cities and Local Growth Unit and James Blagden, Senior Researcher and Levelling Up lead at the Onward
Community Renewal Fund Announcement
Yesterday saw the long awaited announcement of successful projects for the Community Renewal Fund. CEDOS would like to offer congratulations to all successful Authorities and projects, but also reflect on the large numbers of disappointed organisations that have waited patiently for a decision and that must be disappointed with the outcome. The extension of the
A Budget for a Post-COVID Economy
Every year we Economic Development Officers sit and watch the budget statement and/or Comprehensive Spending Review and pick out some of the priorities for our profession and the economies that we support. This year I had the pleasure of doing so whilst the dog barked at the window cleaner and a plumber noisily installed a
Future of Economic Development Research
CEDOS are undertaking research on behalf of members relating to the future role and skills requirement of economic development professionals in a fast-changing profession. Feedback from CEDOS members has been that there are currently limited opportunities (or awareness of opportunities) to enhance skills and experience through ongoing Continual Professional Development or specialist economic development orientated
CEDOS September 2021 Newsletter
Message from the CEDOS Chair I hope the CEDOS family had a good extended summer and are refreshed and ready to go for what already looks like a packed run in to 2022. We have long-awaited news on Community Renewal Fund, progress on Levelling Up and UK Shared Prosperity Fund, not to mention a potential outcome
A prospectus for Rural Economic Development as part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and wider Levelling Up Agenda
July 2021 CEDOS’s membership represent some of England’s more rural areas and have a significant interest in any future activity and programmes to support and grow the rural economy, either under the auspices of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund or wider Government schemes or initiatives. A total of 11.7 million people live in local authority areas regarded
Observations on inclusive growth for IPPR – evidence from the Chief Economic Development Officers Society (CEDOS)
This evidence is submitted by the Chief Economic Development Officers Society (“CEDOS”). CEDOS is the voice of Heads of Economic Development from across England. Membership includes city, county, unitary councils, combined authorities and LEPs. We carry out research, develop and disseminate best practice, and publish reports on key issues for economic development policy and practice. Through
House of Lords Select Committee on the rural economy – evidence from the Chief Economic Development Officers Society (CEDOS)
This evidence is submitted by the Chief Economic Development Officers Society (“CEDOS”).