Assets – Communities in their places

Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) CLES is the leading national organization dedicated to local economies. Established in 1986 and headquartered in Manchester, CLES is a charitable organization committed to shaping a future where local economies serve the best interests of people, places, and the planet. With a renowned reputation for pioneering work in community […]
Communities in Their Places

This theme considers the current and potential future role of communities in addressing place-based challenges. Cohesive communities can mobilise social capital, tackle placed-based challenges, and identify avenues to bring about social, economic and environmental improvements in their area.