Lucie Bailey

Economics Director @LichfieldsUK specialising in economic development. All views my own.

[Lichfields @LichfieldsUK]

What does it mean for the development industry?

Almost three years after the Prime Minister announced #levellingup as a priority in his first speech on the steps of Number 10, the White Paper detailing how this will be implemented has been published.

https://t.co/8jH6lwhHRu

[Lucie Bailey @LucieKBailey]

Interesting commentary on #LevellingUp fund 1st round, drawing on @LichfieldsUK spatial analysis research 🇬🇧

[Sky News @SkyNews]

The government's levelling up funding is designed to tackle long-term deprivation and decline in the UK. But now the prolonged economic fallout from COVID-19 has complicated the picture https://t.co/tnqRMxBZib

[Lucie Bailey @LucieKBailey]

Which areas are set to benefit most from #LevellingUp fund round one spending and how does this pave the way for future rounds? Initial analysis in my latest @LichfieldsUK blog:

[Lichfields @LichfieldsUK]

Levelling Up Fund first round: reaching left behind places?

This blog summarises initial analysis of successful first round bids, focusing on their spatial distribution, investment ‘theme’ & alignment with Levelling Up Fund priority areas.

https://t.co/Q4pPFHXZs9

[Lucie Bailey @LucieKBailey]

For a handy summary of key planning & development announcements in today’s #Budget look no further than @CiaranGJ’s blog @LichfieldsUK

[Lichfields @LichfieldsUK]

Autumn Budget and Spending Review

@CiaranGJ highlights 10 key announcements from the government’s policies around regional policy, housing, regeneration, infrastructure and innovation and net zero.

https://t.co/4cgcMrAbhI

[Lichfields @LichfieldsUK]

On or off site? Considering the value and approach to affordable housing delivery

@LichfieldsTT's latest Insight considers how adopted Local Plans deal with off-site affordable housing provision.

View full Insight: https://t.co/E3oshsKWO9

[Lucie Bailey @LucieKBailey]

As ever, a lot to digest in #Budget2021 - so @CiaranGJ’s summary of key economic policy announcements very handy:

[Ciaran Gunne-Jones @CiaranGJ]

Looking for some weekend reading? Here's my take on some of the key takeaways from #Budget2021 this week, in particular what it tells us about the future shape of local economic policy and funding

https://t.co/sDySF7lgRQ

[Lucie Bailey @LucieKBailey]

Great to see #LondonPlan finally published - for a handy summary of final amendments and next steps, check out @LichfieldsUK's latest blog from @twdavies87:

[Lichfields @LichfieldsUK]

Any plans for March? Mayor publishes his final version of the #LondonPlan

@twdavies87 has summarised how the final amendments might alter future patterns of development across the capital.

https://t.co/SEHRph8Bqa

[Lucie Bailey @LucieKBailey]

Great to deliver @theIED course on ‘developing economic strategy in a Covid world’ & share @LichfieldsUK’s economic recovery insight 👩🏻‍💻

[Nicola Radford @nikradford1]

Excellent @theIED seminar #economicstrategy led by @LucieKBailey @LichfieldsUK interesting point on #sharedprosperityfund with focus #coastalcommunities @CoastalCA

[Lucie Bailey @LucieKBailey]

Thanks @nikradford1 - glad you found it useful! @theIED @LichfieldsUK @CoastalCA

[Lucie Bailey @LucieKBailey]

Looking for a new challenge this year? We have some exciting opportunities in @LichfieldsUK's busy London economics team: https://t.co/zLGrDJMt1z

[Lichfields @LichfieldsUK]

A new London Plan by Christmas? …Stop the cavalry!

@twdavies87's blog provides an overview of how the Plan has changed in response to the directions.

https://t.co/AaD1blK4z1

[Lichfields @LichfieldsUK]

Season's greetings from all the directors and staff of Lichfields

On the shortest day of the year, we are recognising and celebrating the authors of Lichfields' top 10 blogs released in 2020.

[Lucie Bailey @LucieKBailey]

For a handy summary of the new #standardmethod and local housing figures, check out @LichfieldsUK's interactive guide here: https://t.co/9EPtI6QcDV

[Lichfields @LichfieldsUK]

Supporting local areas to develop their economic and policy response to #Covid19

We have developed an Economic Recovery Framework to support our clients to rapidly identify local actions and the most effective way to deploy resources.

https://t.co/RinGBssgLO

[Lucie Bailey @LucieKBailey]

Interesting early reflections from @AlisonBembenek on the new Class E and how it might work in practice

[Lichfields @LichfieldsUK]

Class E: Getting to grips with new UCO flexibilities

Following changes that came into force on 1 September, this blog reflects on our experience working with Class E six weeks on.

See @AlisonBembenek's full blog: https://t.co/7NctrG8ccY

[Lichfields @LichfieldsUK]

Grow, Renew, Protect: #PlanningForTheFuture

@LichfieldsTT has analysed what the proposed reforms mean for planning now and in the future covering:

1. The White Paper
2. Changes to current system
3. New Standard Method
4. Recent legislation changes

https://t.co/rYdBJMrebG

[Lucie Bailey @LucieKBailey]

@LichfieldsUK quickest off the mark again, this time with a suite of practical guidance to help you digest #PlanningForTheFuture proposals 👇

[Lichfields @LichfieldsUK]

Tourism: Retrench and Rebound

@LichfieldsTT's latest Insight focus explores the dynamics of the tourism sector. It considers those industries and areas of the country that are likely to be most affected by the virus restrictions.

See full insight: https://t.co/uB1mdTBGpG

[Lichfields @LichfieldsUK]

Fundamental changes to high street use classes

Central Government is implementing a comprehensive review of planning policy as it relates to the high street, focusing on use classes and permitted development rights.

See Peter Wilks' full blog: https://t.co/fFQOCSm2a5

[Lichfields @LichfieldsUK]

Calm before the reform: extensions to permissions, major changes to use classes & new PD rights

By the end of Summer 2020, several significant permanent and temporary changes to #planning legislation will be in force.

See full story inc. links to blogs: https://t.co/OX6pgXD0RV