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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
Government must work to avoid widening north-south divide in...
The government must make sure that plans to decentralise employment support to help get Britain back to work don’t open up a north-south divide in... read more
01.07.2025 • By Localis
Nine-out-of-ten councillors may be culled in local government...
Local democracy is at risk from the potential loss of 90 per cent of councillors in shire areas in the process of local government reorganisation,... read more
25.06.2025 • By Localis
Council pension assets should be funding solution to UK's affordable...
Council pension assets should be funding solution to UK’s affordable housing crisis, Localis recommends Ministers should set up investment... read more
14.05.2025 • By Localis
Local Power Plans will need new energy partnership model to drive...
Press release Embargo date: from 00.01 a.m., Tuesday 25 th March 2025 New report suggests that because local authorities... read more
25.03.2025 • By Localis
Save South East from crisis to drive national renewal, Localis report...
Press release Embargo date: from 00.01 a.m., Wednesday 4 th December 2024 Save South East from crisis to drive national renewal,... read more
04.12.2024 • By Localis
Renew commitment to high ethical standards, report on local financial...
Press release Embargo date: from 00.01 a.m., Tuesday 3 rd December 2024 Renew commitment to high ethical standards, report on local... read more
03.12.2024 • By Localis
Government must bite the bullet on local government finance reform,...
Press release Embargo date: from 00.01 a.m., Thursday 21 st November 2024 Localis today publishes its latest report entitled... read more
21.11.2024 • By Localis
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