Economic development and regeneration

Efforts to promote strong economies and regenerate disadvantaged areas depend on a complex web of partnerships. National and local government, business people, the voluntary sector, social enterprises and public bodies all have a role to play. Linstock provides simple, jargon free advice and practical assistance to organisations trying to get their message across in this complicated environment. Armed with a firm understanding of government policy we can help you build strong relationships with local, regional and national partners and engage in the debates that matter, through speaker platforms, contact programmes, and the media.

The Urban Task Force

In July 2005, Lord Rogers of Riverside reformed the Urban Task Force. It set out to examine the progress made towards design excellence, social inclusion and environmental responsibility in Britain’s towns and cities. Lord Rogers engaged Linstock Communications to edit his report, advise on engagement with Government and launch the findings to the media.

Linstock collaborated with the ippr’s Centre for Cities in organising a launch event attended by 200 regeneration professionals. Extensive and detailed coverage appeared in the national and trade media, and Lord Rogers was interviewed on the Today programme. The report has been recognised as a major milestone in regeneration and the Government has committed to respond to its recommendations.

Regional Cities East

Regional Cities East (RCE) is an alliance of six cities in the East of England. These cities - Peterborough, Luton, Ipswich, Norwich, Colchester and Southend - believe that by collaborating rather than working alone they can achieve greater economic growth and build more sustainable homes.

Linstock has helped RCE take part in media and political debates about the future of smaller cities in the UK. We have advised local authority chief executives and members on making the business case for their region to ministers and civil servants. The RCE model was praised in the Chancellor’s Budget of 2006.