A network of leaders & practitioners across UK government, bridging the gap between national policy & local delivery. Partners @MetroDynamics @FutureGovForumhttps://bsky.app/profile/growthandreform.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/growthandreform.bsky.social/post/3msbd2oi7gc2l🔎 New Spotlight series Our new evidence series, bringing together member spotlights and quarterly deep dives, draws on the experience of our network to inform transferrable lessons and emerging practice across our core themes.04 Aug 2026 15:24 +0000at://did:plc:b6v2bavz4vsfc6ar3l7fu4ys/app.bsky.feed.post/3msbd2oi7gc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/growthandreform.bsky.social/post/3mox5qvpeds2qIn his latest piece for The MJ, GRN Executive Chair Ben Lucas reflects on how the Manchester economic growth model works and says it is here to stay after Burnham's departure as Mayor. 👉 Read the full article: https://www.themj.co.uk/moving-manchesterism23 Jun 2026 10:07 +0000at://did:plc:b6v2bavz4vsfc6ar3l7fu4ys/app.bsky.feed.post/3mox5qvpeds2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/growthandreform.bsky.social/post/3monnth5o722iWatch Back | Devolution: an unfinished revolution Last week, GRN Executive Chair Ben Lucas joined an expert panel at NHS ConfedExpo exploring how devolution could address regional imbalances in health and economic outcomes 📹Watch the event recording: https://fsmevents.uk/nhs-confed/2026/watch/devolution-an-unfinished-revolution19 Jun 2026 15:28 +0000at://did:plc:b6v2bavz4vsfc6ar3l7fu4ys/app.bsky.feed.post/3monnth5o722ihttps://bsky.app/profile/growthandreform.bsky.social/post/3monnjovxt22tNew article | Why tackling the NEETs crisis means trusting places to deliver: learning from Europe Our latest by @catherineriachi.bsky.social explores lessons from the Netherlands, Denmark and Finland on tackling NEETs rates through devolution👇 https://growthandreformnetwork.substack.com/p/why-tackling-the-neets-crisis-means19 Jun 2026 15:23 +0000at://did:plc:b6v2bavz4vsfc6ar3l7fu4ys/app.bsky.feed.post/3monnjovxt22thttps://bsky.app/profile/growthandreform.bsky.social/post/3mnjvyrwpp22zAt the Great North Investment Summit in Leeds, there was a clear sense of momentum around a shared ambition: unlocking the North's full economic potential through collaboration, investment and devolution. Read the full reflections from the Summit👇 https://growthandreformnetwork.substack.com/p/the-great-north-looks-to-unlock-generational05 Jun 2026 10:19 +0000at://did:plc:b6v2bavz4vsfc6ar3l7fu4ys/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnjvyrwpp22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/growthandreform.bsky.social/post/3mkrx2qlljc2uRegional devolution can help rebuild trust in government through growth Read the latest article by Ben Lucas for the MJ, outlining how Mayors can grow and reform local economies and rebuilt trust in government 👇 https://growthandreformnetwork.substack.com/p/regional-devolution-can-help-rebuild01 May 2026 10:43 +0000at://did:plc:b6v2bavz4vsfc6ar3l7fu4ys/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkrx2qlljc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/growthandreform.bsky.social/post/3mkmssmsi4k2z🔎 Evaluation is not boring - it has a PR problem. Read our latest article from Erica Fletcher on how places can turn evaluation from a box-ticking exercise into a tool for lasting power and change 👇 https://open.substack.com/pub/growthandreformnetwork/p/evaluation-isnt-boring-it-has-a-pr?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web29 Apr 2026 09:44 +0000at://did:plc:b6v2bavz4vsfc6ar3l7fu4ys/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkmssmsi4k2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/growthandreform.bsky.social/post/3miw2aox4t22d📲 The Growth and Reform Network is now on Substack! Follow us to instantly receive articles on the state of devolution, inclusive growth and public service reform across the UK, as well as highlights and case studies from across our membership. 🔗 Subscribe here: https://substack.com/@growthandreformnetwork07 Apr 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:b6v2bavz4vsfc6ar3l7fu4ys/app.bsky.feed.post/3miw2aox4t22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/growthandreform.bsky.social/post/3mhvgsg4xyk2mNearly one million 16-24 year olds in the UK are NEET, and 61% of those young people are economically inactive. Read our latest article on NEET rates and the case for place-based preventative action👇 https://growthandreform.org/ign-insights/neet-rates-case-for-place-based-preventative-action25 Mar 2026 15:47 +0000at://did:plc:b6v2bavz4vsfc6ar3l7fu4ys/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhvgsg4xyk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/growthandreform.bsky.social/post/3mgwu4il6cs2rThe complex intersection of child poverty and intimate partner violence Our latest piece by @kstipetic.bsky.social explores the link between violence against women and child poverty, and the potential to join up the strategies tackling them. 🔗 Read in full: https://growthandreform.org/ign-insights/the-complex-intersection-of-child-poverty-and-intimate-partner-violence13 Mar 2026 11:53 +0000at://did:plc:b6v2bavz4vsfc6ar3l7fu4ys/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgwu4il6cs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/growthandreform.bsky.social/post/3mgpnmp2mgk2jIn our latest guest article, partners from the North of Tyne Local Community Partnerships share their tips, approaches and lessons for driving community-led investment. 🔗 Read more about the programme's ambitions and how the team approached the work: https://growthandreform.org/ign-insights/local-community-partnerships-programme10 Mar 2026 15:08 +0000at://did:plc:b6v2bavz4vsfc6ar3l7fu4ys/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgpnmp2mgk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/growthandreform.bsky.social/post/3mgmowp43bc24💼 Youth unemployment is at 16%. Someone born in 2008 - the year of the financial crash - has never experienced the benefits of economic growth. Our latest article for The MJ by Executive Chair Ben Lucas sets out what needs to change. 👇 https://growthandreform.org/ign-insights/give-mayors-the-power-to-get-young-people-into-work09 Mar 2026 10:54 +0000at://did:plc:b6v2bavz4vsfc6ar3l7fu4ys/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgmowp43bc24https://bsky.app/profile/growthandreform.bsky.social/post/3meiqngyzic2xAfter playing a central role in establishing and growing the GRN, our Founding Director @annabel-smith.bsky.social will be leaving the network in February to take up a senior leadership role as Director of Strategic Partnerships at the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority.10 Feb 2026 10:23 +0000at://did:plc:b6v2bavz4vsfc6ar3l7fu4ys/app.bsky.feed.post/3meiqngyzic2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/growthandreform.bsky.social/post/3mdl3lradws2dNew report by our two partner organisations @futuregovforum.bsky.social and Metro Dynamics outlines recommendations for national government to strengthen the role of strategic authorities to deliver for the 28 million people they serve 📄Read in full: https://www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/impactful-devolution-04-stewards-of-the-regional-system-strengthening-the-foundations-of-strategic-authorities/ [contains quote post or other embedded content]29 Jan 2026 15:19 +0000at://did:plc:b6v2bavz4vsfc6ar3l7fu4ys/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdl3lradws2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/growthandreform.bsky.social/post/3mbvukhnkbc2g❄️ New article | Fuel poverty in the UK and policies to alleviate it in 2026 Fuel poverty affects at least 3.17 million English families. @kstipetic.bsky.social analyses the causes and effects of fuel poverty in the UK, as well as policies to address it in 2026. https://growthandreform.org/ign-insights/fuel-poverty-and-policies-to-alleviate-it-202608 Jan 2026 11:22 +0000at://did:plc:b6v2bavz4vsfc6ar3l7fu4ys/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbvukhnkbc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/growthandreform.bsky.social/post/3ma4k3nmhds2d🏘️New report: The Missing Links: Connecting Disadvantaged Neighbourhoods to New Economic Opportunities Our latest report with @iconeighbours.bsky.social explores how economic isolation shapes outcomes in disadvantaged neighbourhoods & how to connect them to growth https://growthandreform.org/resource-hub/the-missing-links [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Dec 2025 16:13 +0000at://did:plc:b6v2bavz4vsfc6ar3l7fu4ys/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma4k3nmhds2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/growthandreform.bsky.social/post/3m7nj3dvflc2z📄Today, the GRN published a new report for @local.gov.uk in partnership with @futuregovforum.bsky.social on the role of councils enabling inclusive economic growth. Read the full report: https://growthandreform.org/resource-hub/a-force-for-growth10 Dec 2025 16:45 +0000at://did:plc:b6v2bavz4vsfc6ar3l7fu4ys/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7nj3dvflc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/growthandreform.bsky.social/post/3m4sukyffpk2t🔧New Place Toolkit for Improving Health Through Economic Development Developed with Metro Dynamics and supported by @healthfoundation.bsky.social, this toolkit is designed to support places deliver health outcomes through local economic development initiatives 📄 https://growthandreform.org/resource-hub/a-place-toolkit-for-improving-health-through-economic-development04 Nov 2025 15:39 +0000at://did:plc:b6v2bavz4vsfc6ar3l7fu4ys/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4sukyffpk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/growthandreform.bsky.social/post/3m3pqkhqfak2f💡Seven Things We’ve Learned About How Economics Shapes Our Health Read our newest blog by @tanyasingh99.bsky.social exploring the findings of our recent evidence review on health and economic development supported by @healthfoundation.bsky.social Full article👇 https://growthandreform.org/ign-insights/seven-things-weve-learned-about-how-economics-shapes-health21 Oct 2025 16:24 +0000at://did:plc:b6v2bavz4vsfc6ar3l7fu4ys/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3pqkhqfak2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/growthandreform.bsky.social/post/3m3fllimmwc2f📄New article | The politics of shaping place @annabel-smith.bsky.social, Director of the GRN, sets out the shift in focus towards local leadership at the Labour Party Conference. Read the blog: https://growthandreform.org/ign-insights/politics-of-shaping-place-17 Oct 2025 15:28 +0000at://did:plc:b6v2bavz4vsfc6ar3l7fu4ys/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3fllimmwc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/growthandreform.bsky.social/post/3m3amr5q5xs2f📄New report | Inclusive Growth, Healthy Places We have launched a new report supported by @healthfoundation.bsky.social focusing on the role of national government in creating the conditions for integrating health and economic development at place level Read👇 https://growthandreform.org/resource-hub/healthy-places-inclusive-growth15 Oct 2025 16:06 +0000at://did:plc:b6v2bavz4vsfc6ar3l7fu4ys/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3amr5q5xs2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/growthandreform.bsky.social/post/3lyxf5ln2ks2xPowering Places: How the industrial strategy can deliver nationwide renewal Join this event on 29 Sept with @futuregovforum.bsky.social & Equinix at Labour Party Conference to hear from @mayorhelengodwin.bsky.social @annabel-smith.bsky.social Alex Bevan & James Tyler on growth delivery in the UK 👇16 Sep 2025 13:05 +0000at://did:plc:b6v2bavz4vsfc6ar3l7fu4ys/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyxf5ln2ks2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/growthandreform.bsky.social/post/3lxrdxghbc22p🚨A few days left to apply! We are currently recruiting for an Operations Manager and a Senior Researcher to join our small and dynamic team. 🔗Learn more about the roles and apply: https://growthandreform.org/about-us/our-team01 Sep 2025 10:03 +0000at://did:plc:b6v2bavz4vsfc6ar3l7fu4ys/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxrdxghbc22phttps://bsky.app/profile/growthandreform.bsky.social/post/3lxjnix32322p🚨Job opportunity: Senior Researcher We are recruiting for a senior researcher to manage our research programme in support of inclusive growth, impactful devolution and public service reform policy 📄Learn more about the job and apply: https://growthandreform.org/about-us/job-senior-researcher29 Aug 2025 08:32 +0000at://did:plc:b6v2bavz4vsfc6ar3l7fu4ys/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxjnix32322phttps://bsky.app/profile/growthandreform.bsky.social/post/3lxcssderb22uIn July, the GRN convened leaders from local and central government, the NHS, and VCSE sector for a roundtable hosted by GMCA The discussion focused on the scale of opportunity and challenges of marrying preventative strategies with delivery in places. Read more👇 https://growthandreform.org/ign-insights/building-preventative-public-services26 Aug 2025 15:18 +0000at://did:plc:b6v2bavz4vsfc6ar3l7fu4ys/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxcssderb22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/growthandreform.bsky.social/post/3lxc3vi5vcs2wJuly was a historic month for devolution and the mission to reshape the state, moving power closer to local communities. @annabel-smith.bsky.social, Director of the Growth and Reform Network, sets out how to effectively embed place-led collaboration 🔗Read more: https://growthandreform.org/ign-insights/from-duty-to-delivery26 Aug 2025 08:29 +0000at://did:plc:b6v2bavz4vsfc6ar3l7fu4ys/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxc3vi5vcs2w