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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

Localis response to Budget 2024

Press release Immediate Release, Wednesday 30 October 2024 Localis response to Budget 2024 Localis chief executive, Jonathan... read more

30.10.2024 • By Localis

Local spending should use new laws to promote social prosperity – new...

Press release Embargo date: from 00.01 a.m., Monday 14 October 2024 Local spending should use new laws to promote social prosperity –... read more

14.10.2024 • By Localis

Departments must join forces to deliver on government flood risk...

Press release Departments must join forces to deliver on government flood risk promises, Localis report urges Environment and housing... read more

11.10.2024 • By Localis

Local pubs deliver invaluable socio-economic value, ministers must act...

Press release Embargo date: from 00.01 a.m., Monday 23 rd September 2024 Localis follow up report on the worth of our nation’s pubs... read more

23.09.2024 • By Localis

Whole place reform vital if government to deliver ambitious national...

New Localis report calls on the government to make it easier for local leaders to adopt proactive and preventative approaches to... read more

12.09.2024 • By Localis

Local regeneration must be at heart of national renewal, Localis study...

Press release Embargo date: from 00.01 a.m., Wednesday 8 th May 2024 Local regeneration must be at heart of national renewal, Localis... read more

08.05.2024 • By Localis

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

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