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Your latest LEDC Espresso Shot! 10 minutes of local economic development and placemaking insight with your morning coffee…David and Mike offer a seasonal take on local economic development. They ask: what should LED professionals prioritise during the summer slowdown? And how can books, films, and even science fiction inspire fresh thinking for the autumn ahead? From stakeholder relationships and policy advocacy to Nokia’s transformation and the social history of Llandudno, they share ideas for recharging your practice—and your imagination.
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The Show
LED Confidential (LEDC) is the podcast that lifts the lid on the intractable issues facing local economic development (LED) and placemaking today. Presented by David Marlow and Mike Spicer, two of the foremost practitioners in this area of work, LEDC tackles the biggest challenges in the sector with expert guests and a wealth of practical experience and evidence-based insights. Alongside focussed discussions of major themes, we publish regular reviews of the latest news in economic development. If you need to keep on top of developments in the UK local growth scene, or want answers to the questions being asked of LED and place-making professionals, LEDC is the podcast for you!
Creators
Mike Spicer
Co-host and Producer
David Marlow
Co-host and Producer