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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

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