ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CONSULTANTS
2008
IED CONSULTANTS LIST 2008
FOREWORD
People considering using consultants often have problems identifying which
one will be the best for their purposes. Similarly, consultants can have
difficulty promoting their services to the increasingly wide range of economic
development and regeneration organisations now operating. The Institution of
Economic Development's List of Consultants is an attempt to meet these
needs.
The consultancies listed either are run by or employ members of the
Institution of Economic Development. They vary in size and in the range of
services offered but IED asks them to keep their entries within a standard
format, so the entries can, of necessity, only give an indication of the skills
and expertise available.
IED also has a Consultants Group which exists to promote the interests of
IED members who are consultants and the value of consultancy to the wider
economic development profession. The group has an e-mail discussion forum
and operates within a Code of Professional Practice. This Code is
reproduced at the end of the list for information. Contact the Group Secretary,
Iain Mackinnon for more details (iain@themackinnonpartnership.co.uk)
Please note that firms are listed alphabetically according to an index letter
selected by the firm itself (as a result, for example, "John Brown Consultants"
may be listed under "J" or "B").
IED is aware that other firms meet the criteria for inclusion in this publication.
If you work for one of them or have employed someone you think should be
included, please let us know.
IED reserves the right to edit, remove or exclude entries as necessary.
The inclusion of consultancy firms or of individual consultants in this list does
not constitute a recommendation by IED.
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IED CONSULTANTS LIST 2008
A B Associates Ltd
Amwell Consultancy and Training Ltd
Anderson Planning and Development Ltd
Argentix Ltd
ARTE-Research
Atkins plc
BiGGAR Economics
Alex Bird
Bone Wells Associates Ltd
Bridge Economics
Paul Butler Associates Ltd
Cambridge Resource Economics
Carol Pease Associates Ltd
CBS Network Services
Chimera Consulting (Regeneration) Limited
Chrysalis Ltd
CNT Ltd
Colin Buchanan and Partners
Colin Warnock Associates Limited
Cornerstone Strategies Ltd
David Matson and Associates
Derek Walker Consultancy
edr consulting
EDuce ltd
ERBEDU (Leeds Business School)
Ernst & Young LLP
ERS Ltd
Experian Business Strategies Division
Firn Crichton Roberts Ltd
GHg Consultancy Ltd
The Gilfillan Partnership
Globe Regeneration Ltd
Mike Gordon Consultancy
GVA Grimley
Halcrow Group Ltd
Hall Aitken
HLL Humbert Leisure Consulting
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i2 Total Marketing Ltd
IDEAction
Inergize
Innovacion
John Clegg Consulting Ltd (JCC)
JDT Resources Limited
Kate Smyth
Kinetic Cubed Ltd
Roger Lowe Consultancy
The Mackinnon Partnership
Management Focus Ltd
B.Mothershaw Associates
Nathaniel Lichfield and Partners
Net-Workman
Bert Nicholson Associates
Old Bell 3 Ltd (Economic Development and European Services)
Optimat Ltd
PA Consulting Group
Papworth Research & Consultancy
Paradine Consulting
Geoff Peart Consulting
Project-E Ltd
Quaternion Research and Consultancy
Regeneris Consulting Ltd
Research for Results - Strategy for Action
Ribble Consultants
Rider Levett Bucknall
Rowan Tree Consulting
Ryden Property Consultants
SG Consulting
Shared Intelligence
SQW Consulting
Peter D Taylor
TECC - The European Consulting Company
Tim L Chambers
Transformations Community Projects Partnership
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Trends Business Research (TBR)
Pete Trewin
Tribal Consulting Ltd
URS Economics and Development
Vivid Ideas and Solutions Ltd
White Young Green
WM Enterprise Consultants
Claire Yates Regeneration Consultancy
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Company Name
A B Associates Ltd
Address
Kirk Business Centre
Castle Road
Scalloway
Shetland Islands ZE1 0TF
Telephone
01595 880852 /
E-Mail
Website
andrew@abassociatesltd.com
www.abassociatesltd.com
Main contact
Andrew Blackadder
Fax
01595 880853
Managing Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
ABA is a consultancy service based in the Shetland Isles offering particular expertise in rural economic
analysis, development and strategy from a rural base.
MAIN SERVICES
Specialists in economic development, socio-economic research, business development & plans, European
affairs, and Town Planning studies.
RECENT PROJECTS
European Information, Intelligence and funding application service to clients; Regional Policy in Accession
Countries; economic and social impact studies, e.g. new investment and transport infrastructure proposals;
Waste to Energy, Container Port, Music/Cinema Venue, and Renewable Energy economic impact studies; 6
year International Fisheries Project and Analysis of Fish Dependent Areas for EU; Local Labour Market
Analysis and Projections; Input/Output study; Economic Review of local economies; Housing Studies;
Tourist Surveys; Business Plans; Funding Applications; Production and Evaluation of Plans and Programmes,
e.g. Leader+; Project Evaluator for EU Intelligent Energy Programme; Market Research and Client Surveys;
and Intellectual Assets Coach
IED Members
Andrew Blackadder, MA, DipTP, MRTPI, MIED
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Company Name
Amwell Consultancy and Training Ltd
Address
The White Cottage
Whinburgh Road
Westfield
Dereham, Norfolk NR19 1QJ
Telephone
01362 822402 / 07778 870815
E-Mail
keith.r.stevens@btinternet.com
keith@act-for-success.com
Main contact
Keith R Stevens
Managing Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
Amwell Consultancy and Training Ltd (ACT) was formed in 1998. It is a UK practice specialising in
consultancy and training with particular specialisms in leisure, libraries, heritage, tourism, economic
development, regeneration, education, management and training. The company has close links with RQA
Ltd., which is based in West Sussex, and regularly works together on joint projects.
MAIN SERVICES
Experience of funding regimes, including (former) SRB, NRF, Housing Market Renewal Pathfinder,
Objective 2, European Social Fund, National Lottery and Foundation for Sport and the Arts. Specialists in
economic development, European funding, PFI bids, town centre revitalisation, consultation, (including focus
groups), facilitation, feasibility studies, business planning, school planning and design (PFI and City
Academies).
RECENT PROJECTS
Various tourism, leisure and cultural strategies for local authorities throughout the UK. Economic
development and tourism strategy work with a major County Council and regeneration projects in inner
London Boroughs and elsewhere. Large feasibility studies for sports and arts developments as part of larger
regeneration projects, including PFI. In late 2005, successfully negotiated a £66m leisure PFI in Norfolk for
two new lesiure centres. Also Project Manager for one of the nine Housing Market Renewal Pathfinders, (as
an Interim Manager).
Preparation work for Best Value Reviews and advice and guidance on alternative methods of service delivery.
Educational support and input to major educational developments such as City Academies and new PFI
schools. Experience of working with a major housing developer and advising on the leisure aspects of the
scheme.
Experience of Local Strategic Partnerships (Keith formerly sat on the Board of the East Herts LSP). Keith
was, until recently, also a Member of the East of England Regional Assembly as a Community Stakeholder.
IED Members
Keith R. Stevens, BSc, MA, MSc, Dip Lib, Dip M, DMS, AIMC,
AIoD,
MIED, MILAM, MCIM, FCMI, FInstBA, FCIPD, FCLIP,
FRSA.
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Company Name
Anderson Planning and Development Ltd
Address
14 Goetre Fach Road
Killay
Swansea
SA2 7SG
Telephone
01792 299020 / 07811 892 770
E-Mail
andersonplanning@hotmail.co.uk
Other offices
11 East Hill, Colchester CO1 2QX
Main contact
Steve Anderson
Fax
01792 299020
Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
The consultancy was established in 2001, has bases in East Anglia and South Wales and operates throughout
England and Wales. The skills of the Director as a Member of the IED, Chartered Surveyor and Chartered
Town Planner are complemented by a team of associated professionals.
MAIN SERVICES
Advice provided to private, corporate and community based clients and to Local Authorities. Services offered
include advice in the fields of economic development, urban and rural regeneration, project management,
development appraisals, planning applications and appeals. Skills training and management consultancy work
also undertaken.
RECENT PROJECTS
Recent work for local authorities ranges from the prerparation of strategies and the mangement of change
through to facilitating the developemnt of urban and rural affordable housing chemes and the redevelopment
of major town centre sites. Work for private and corporate clients includes feasibility studies for industrial,
office and leisure developments. Previous activities include work for Best Value Reviews, applications for
grant funding from a wide variety of sources, and educational / training.
IED Members
Steve Anderson. BA, MSc, MA, MA, MA, MBA,
DipTP, PGCE, FETC, AdvDipAdEd, AdvDipEdMgt, Ceng,
MRTPI, MRICS, MIED, MISPAL, FHEA, MCIM
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Company Name
Argentix Ltd
Address
Roslin BioCentre
Roslin
Midlothian
EH25 9PS
Telephone
0131 440 4600 /
E-Mail
chris.harris@argentix.com Website
Other offices
Sofia, Bulgaria and Riga, Latvia
Main contacts
Chris Harris B.Sc M.A,
Emma Lewis B.Sc, Alistair Summers B.Sc, Carol Houston PhD
Fax
0131 440 4605
www.argentix.co.uk
GENERAL INFORMATION
Whilst Argentix continues to work across the UK providing services to a variety of sectors and organisations
we are now expanding and working across Europe successfully.
Argentix has established offices in Bulgaria and Riga and works in partnership with a number of local
organisations including SMEs, Research Organisations, municipalities, social enterprises, UNDP and various
Government Ministries. We are assisting clients identify and access the full range of EU and International
funds and policy instruments now supporting their social and economic investment programmes.
We offer an integrated service to provide effective solutions for high growth technology based businesses
wishing to exploit commercial opportunities and increase technology transfer for academic research groups in
the hi-tech sectors including life sciences and creative industries. Argentix has developed a strong profile
forging collaborations and partnerships between public and private sector businesses aimed at improving
commercial and research competitiveness. The company is based on a close understanding of scientific
research and its contribution to business and economic development. We can provide a single point of access
to help clients maximise the support available to help their business grow.
MAIN SERVICES
Argentix’s principal services include:
Securing finance and investment
Project monitoring and evaluation
Copy for publications
Management support
Business planning
PRINCE 2
Project design
IPR support
Socio-economic evaluations
RECENT PROJECTS
2007 Bulgarian National Centre for Human Genetics secured £50m
2006 Developed a £7m PPP investment programme for South West Bulgaria
2005 won £2.1m PHARE and ISPA funding in 3 new EU Accession States
2004 secured over £12m ERDF/ESF and Framework 6 grant aid
Developed first Scottish Faraday Partnership
Established a new £1m community investment fund in Scotland
Prepared and submitted 17 successful funding bids to EU, UK public and private sources.
Secured £27m to date of public and private funding for Science Park, business development and academic
research around the UK and EU.
IED Members
Chris Harris BSc, MA, MIED
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Company Name
Atkins plc
Address
Woodcote Grove
Ashley Road
Epsom
Surrey KT18 5BW
Telephone
01372 726140 /
E-Mail
Website
john.barber@atkinsglobal.com
www.atkinsglobal.com
Other offices
80 offices world-wide
Main contact
John Barber
Fax
01372 740055
Associate and Head of Atkins Economics
GENERAL INFORMATION
Atkins is a multi-disciplinary consultancy operating throughout the UK and abroad. Established in 1938, the
company initially concentrated on civil engineering but has evolved over the last three decades to provide a
full range of project and process lifetime services from feasibility studies, concept design through to detailed
design, supervision of construction, facilities management and management consultancy.
MAIN SERVICES
The range of services offered by the company is extensive and includes: regeneration programmes; economic
development strategy formulation; regional economic forecasting; employment and housing land reviews,
economic and financial appraisals and evaluation, project financing; town and transport planning; transport
and civil engineering; property management, property and quantity surveying, environmental management
and management consultancy.
RECENT PROJECTS
London Olympics 2012 Socio-Economic Assessment, English Partnerships Economics Panel, North West
Development Agency Economic Panel, BAe Filton Economic Assessment, Solent Waterfront Strategy,
SEERA Spatial Requirements of Key Sector in South East, Cambridgeshire Horizons Growth Area Fund
Applications, Crawley, Horsham and Mid-Sussex Employment Land Review, East Devon Employment Land
Review, Haringey Employment Land Study, Exeter and Heart of Devon Economic Development Strategy,
Bassetlaw Employment Study, Portsmouth Employment Land Study, Advantage West Midlands Economics
Panel, Leaside Regeneration Development Framework; Blackwater Valley Sub-Regional Strategy Study;
Harlow Sub-Regional Strategy Study, Economic Impact Assessment of Decommissioning Dounreay Fast
Reactor; Cost benefit analysis of Infilling Collapsing Salt Mines in Ireland, Brighton Industrial Estates
Development Framework; Reuse of Redundant Rural Buildings in North Wales; Norfolk Strategic Sites and
Inward Investment assessment; Digital Park Development in Naas.
IED Members
John Barber BA(Hons), MSc(Econ), MIED
Richard Coburn BA MPhil MRTPI MIED
Rupert Haines BA MSc AIED
Company Name
Arte-Research
Telephone
07974 913905
E-Mail
Website
info@arte-research.co.uk
www.arte-research.co.uk
Main contact
Dr A Hraboweckyj
Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
Arte Research is an independent consultancy operating in the West Midlands and South West, with bases in
Birmingham and Bristol. Arte is extremely well networked with other consultancy companies and freelance
consultants, and as a result can easily and competently bring together teams with the skills needed to deliver a
wide range of assignments. We tend to seek small to medium sized projects, and offer our clients an
individualised service, very much tailored to their requirements. We work closely with our clients and take
pride in our reputation for reliability and creativity. Arte Research focuses on the social aspects of economic
regeneration, social enterprise, and the contribution of the third sector to regeneration, in particularly through
contracting with public services. We address the costs of crime, educational deprivation and ill health. We
undertake a wide range of assignments, from partnership building through business planning and
organisational development to programme evaluations (SRB, NRF, Healthy Living and so on). We undertake
qualitative and quantitative research, and specialise in supporting inter-agency strategic planning, and the
development of statutory partnerships with the third sector. We take a special interest in equalities and
diversity. Occasionally we undertake crisis management, and project development. In short, we are capable,
experienced consultants with a strong track record in both rural and urban regeneration.
RECENT PROJECTS
Public Sector
Community Initiatives Team, Wolverhampton City Council: managing a Compact compliant consultation on
‘Supporting Change, Changing Support’, the City Council's draft procurement strategy for the third sector;
redrafting the strategy and producing sister documents relating to strategic environment; Sandwell PCT: Final
Evaluation of Active Sandwell NRF Programme and its contribution to Sandwell’s floor targets,
mainstreaming and reducing inequality programmes; Sandwell PCT: Review of the Healthy Living Network:
establishing its capacity to meet the strategic priorities of the health sector and other public agencies and to
contribute to Sandwell’s floor targets; Walsall MBC Equalities Partnership: mapping and analysing the
equalities strategies of public partner agencies for their impact on groups suffering discrimination ; Black
Country Learning and Skills Council: review of workforce development for the voluntary and community
sector through a ten-year analysis of need, supply and future trends; Black Country LSC on behalf of Sector
Skills Task Force: making recommendations for the structure, governance and location options of a Learning
Consortium for the VCS with a business plan, funding model and governance document; Pupil Mobility in
Wolverhampton: an Education department led action research project to improve understanding of factors
involved in pupil mobility in twenty primary schools in Wolverhampton over a twelve month period
Third Sector
Regional Action West Midlands: Policy Review of the position and role of the Voluntary and Community
Sector in the West Midlands ; Destination West Midlands: writing an infrastructure investment strategy and
infrastructure investment business plan for infrastructure funding (including Capacitybuilders funds) in the
West Midlands 2008-2014 ; Governance Hub ‘Boards Matter’ Report: mapping, followed by research,
review and recommendations, regarding board recruitment services for third sector organisations in England;
presenting strategic options for the next phase of national governance development under the ChangeUp
programme (with Chrisbonnardconsulting); Volunteering Hub: review of Volunteering Hub processes and
procedures, and development of an Action Plan to ensure fitness for future purpose ; Third Sector Leadership
Centre: Preparing a summary of leadership development programmes available to the VCS in three English
regions. Mapping regional VCS infrastructure and identifying Leadership Champions.Evaluation of
leadership assessment tools for the VCS ; West Midlands Refugee Strategy Network: researching and
producing report Commitment to Change, Improving Access to Third Sector Infrastructure for Frontline
Refugee Organisations
IED Members
Dr Anna Hraboweckyj PhD BA(Hons) MIED
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Company Name
BiGGAR Economics
Address
Midlothian Innovation Centre
Pentlandfield
Roslin
EH25 9RE
Telephone
0131 440 9032 /
E-Mail
Website
info@biggareconomics.co.uk
www.biggareconomics.co.uk
Main contact
Graeme Blackett
Fax
0131 440 9033
Managing Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
We are an independent consultancy based in Edinburgh working for a wide range of clients including
national, regional and local economic development agencies, local authorities, national government agencies,
universities, private companies and social economy organisations. We operate across the UK and Ireland,
with a core team of eight and work with a network of associates as required on multi-disciplinary projects.
MAIN SERVICES
Our main areas of expertise include economic impact assessment, economic appraisal, strategy development,
project development, evaluation, feasibility studies and business planning across sectors including life
sciences, tourism and leisure, renewable energy, regeneration, higher education, innovation and knowledge
transfer, the social economy, science parks, skills and lifelong learning.
RECENT PROJECTS
Business plan for the Scottish Centre for Regenerative Medicine; Training Strategy for Renfrewshire East
Renfrewshire and Inverclyde Social Enterprise Partnership; Appraisal of Northwest Development Agency’s
proposed innovative model to encourage greater business-university working; Evaluation of the Scottish
Qualification Authority’s design principles for Higher National Certificates and Diplomas; Feasibility study
for the expansion of Aberdeen’s Life Sciences Innovation business incubation and growth facility; Business
plan for the development of Amisfield Walled Garden in East Lothian; Study into the current and future
demand and supply of lab space in Ireland and strategies for its provision; Appraisal of a number of new
developments proposed by University College Dublin at its Belfield campus; Development of an innovative
new model for community funding to maximise economic and social development for Airtricity; Review of
the Technology Ventures Scotland forum; appraisal of Gosling Community Hub project in Welwyn Garden
City; Research to inform VisitScotland’s business advice strategy.
IED Members
Graeme Blackett MIED
Mary Jarvie MIED
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Company Name
Alex Bird
Address
95 Ninian Road
Roath
Cardiff
CF23 5EQ
Telephone
07914 762 546/
E-Mail
Website
alex-bird@ntlworld.com
www.alex-bird.com
Main contact
Alex Bird
Fax
029 2021 1923
GENERAL INFORMATION
Alex started his independent consultancy in 2005, building on his 30 years management experience in the
Social Economy. Trained as an Engineer, his career has spanned Power Generation, Printing, Economic
Development and Social Care. Alex has experience of setting up new businesses and the strains of rapid
growth, as well as of successfully obtaining £millions of ESF, ERDF, EQUAL and Assembly Grant
programmes.
He has been a Board member of a wide range of organisations including Cardiff YMCA Housing Association,
the Wales Co-op Centre, Social Firms UK and the Prince’s Trust Cymru. He Chairs the Advisory Board of the
Wales Institute for Research into Co operatives and the Executive Board of Co-operatives and Mutuals Wales.
He is an occasional visiting lecturer at both UWIC and Cardiff Universities.
Alex has considerable writing and presentational experience, having worked on many campaigns, edited a
Wales-wide Trades-Union journal, delivered training, spoken at Conferences and appeared live on TV and
Radio.
MAIN SERVICES
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Strategic & Business Planning
Policy writing and review
Feasibility Studies – looking at new possibilities for expansion or development
Grant Applications – from talking to funders to final application
Governance, Social Responsibility, Co-operative Principles & Ethics
Process Review & Improvement – looking at how the organisation operates
External Evaluation
Mentoring to Social Economy professionals
Training in Co-operative and Social Enterprise Business Skills
RECENT PROJECTS
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Business Planning for a Community Mediation RCT
External Evaluation of a European funded project for Groundwork Trust
Researching an ethical Marketing Strategy for Social Enterprises in Powys
External Evaluation of an ERDF funded Project for Antur Teifi
Business Planning for a 133 acre permaculture project in Carmarthenshire
Business Review for Cefnpennar Community Shop
Strategic and Business Planning for Maerdy Regeneration Ltd
IED Members
Alex Bird MIED
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Company Name
Bone Wells Associates Ltd
Address
Omnibus Business Centre
39-41 North Road
London
N7 9DP
Telephone
020 7687 2020 /
Fax
020 7687 2023
E-Mail
info@bonewells.co.uk
Website
www.bonewells.co.uk
Other offices
Main contact (name and position) Roger Bone
Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
Bone Wells Associates is an economics, business and planning consultancy working in the fields of urban
economics, economic development and regeneration, and city and regional planning. The company was
established in 1995 by senior economists and planners with more than 25 years UK and international
experience, to undertake high level consultancy advice and applied research for private and public sector
clients. It is frequently engaged to undertake impact and evaluation studies for these clients.
MAIN SERVICES
Bone Wells Associates undertakes economic and financial analysis, project appraisal, and market research, in
the fields of urban development and regeneration, tourism and leisure, industrial development, retail
development, transport and distribution, and skills development. The consultancy and its network of
associates also has specialist expertise in the planning, property, labour market and market research fields
with MRTPI, FCA and Market Research Society Affiliations. Projects are carried out at different levels from
regional planning to individual site development, with evidence given at Public Inquiries.
RECENT PROJECTS
Greenspaces Asset Valuation; Wembley Academy Schools location appraisal; London Parks Benchmarking;
Dubai tourism impact; Dublin Metro-North Corridor impact; Maidstone Night Economy Study; Waveney &
Great Yarmouth Employment Land Review; First Review of London Plan Scenario Development & Policy
Testing; Hertfordshire Sub-Region Review for EIP; Wealdstone Town Centre Vitality Study; Kuwait Master
Plan Review; Stansted/M11 Corridor Airport Expansion Development Options Study; Bluestone Holiday
Village Socio-Economic Impact, Master Plan Review, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi; Tourism Infrastructure Feasibility
Study, Mekong Region, ADB; Bedford Growth Area Study; Regional Economic Strategy Sub-Regional Study
for the East of England Development Agency; Luton and Bedfordshire future training needs; Review of UK
regeneration experience for the Urban Devel. Corp. of Japan; Hesley Woods Recreation & Tourism
Feasibility Study.
IED Members
Roger Bone, BA Econ, DipTP, MIED, MRTPI
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Company Name
Bridge Economics
Address
4 Sandy Gate
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 8HZ
Telephone
01422 846100
E-Mail
welcome@bridgeeconomics.co.uk
Main contact
Howard Walker
Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
Bridge Economics is an economics consultancy established in October 2004 to meet the needs of clients
requiring specialist economics advice. This includes preparation of ‘Green Book’ Economic Appraisal
documents to Treasury and RDA standards and carrying out Economic Impact Assessments and other
economics related work. Principal activities include:
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economic and financial appraisal, options appraisal and evaluation;
economic impact assessments, economic analysis and research;
environmental economics; and
business and strategic studies.
The business was established by Howard Walker and draws on a network of senior associates and specialist
sub-contractors to effectively complete projects where required. The company also benefits from Howard’s
own experience of 15 years in consulting economics, first at WS Atkins and then at ERM Economics. We are
registered on the Northwest Development Agency’s (NWDA) Social and Environmental Research Panels,
Yorkshire Forward’s Socio-economics panel and on English Partnerships’ specialist economics panel.
RECENT PROJECTS
Economic Appraisal of the Restoration of Neath and Tennant Canals, Neath Port Talbot Council, Swansea
City Council & Welsh Assembly, with Hyder Consulting, 2007-ongoing
Economic Assessment of the Impact of Building 710 Dwellings to Higher Environmental Specifications than
those required by standard building regulations, for English Partnerships/Maxwell Stamp, 2007.
Social Infrastructure Demand and Supply Study, for London Borough of Greenwich/ ERM, 2006-07.
Economic Impact Assessment of West London Tram, for Hyder Consulting/Transport for London, 2006-07.
Economic Appraisal of Londonderry – Ballymena Railway Line, for Translink, 2006.
Economic Impact of Brownfield Land Remediation, English Partnerships, 2006, with Lambert Smith
Hampton.
Environmental Technologies and Services (ETS) Growth Survey, Envirolink, 2006, carried out jointly with
Manchester University’s Institute of Innovation Research.
Economic Impact Report (EIR) of Wednesbury – Brierley Hill Midland Metro Line, ERM/Centro, 2005.
Bridge Economics lead the economics input to the study.
Environmental Economy of the North West, Environment Agency, NWDA & Envirolink, 2005-2006.
Preparation of a Business Plan for the Operation of the Daresbury Science Park, NWDA, 2005, with
Manchester Economics.
Economic Impact of ‘Wild Ennerdale’ Initiative, English Nature, 2005.
IED Members
Howard Walker, BA (Econ), MA, MIED
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Company Name
Paul Butler Associates Ltd
Address
31 Blackfriars Road
Salford
Manchester
M3 7AQ
Telephone
0161 835 3530 /
E-Mail
Website
pba@urbanistics.co.uk
www.urbanistics.co.uk
Main contact
Paul Butler Director
Fax
0161 835 3531
GENERAL INFORMATION
Paul Butler Associates was formed by Paul Butler in 1992 and became a limited company in 1997. It is a
small company of, currently, six people and it provides specialist planning and economic development advice
to public and private sector clients.
MAIN SERVICES
Eonomic and planning strategies and action plans for local authorities, regeneration agencies, development
companies and public/private sector partnerships.
Feasibility studies for buildings and projects, especially where "heritage" is a key element.
Bidding documents and submissions for Regional Development Agency and Heritage Lottery Fund
applications.
RECENT PROJECTS
Townscape Heritage Initiative bids (Stage 1 and Stage 2) for various local authorities including Blackpool and
Burnley; masterplans for Housing Market Renewal Areas in Oldham; heritage audit as part of a masterplan
for Fleetwood; regeneration and planning studies for Eccles and Glossop; major city centre mixed use
redevelopment projects in Salford.
IED Members
Paul Butler MIED
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Company Name
Cambridge Resource Economics
Address
5 Cambridge Rd
Girton
Cambridge
CB3 0PN
Telephone
01223 277232 /
E-Mail
cambridge_resource_economics@yahoo.co.uk Website
www.Cambridge-Resource-Economics.co.uk
Fax
01223 277940
Other offices
Main contact (name and position) Dr Colin Barnes
Economist
GENERAL INFORMATION
Economic development consultancy; urban economics & planning; environmental economics & policy;
benchmarking & competition analysis.
MAIN SERVICES
Economic/financial modelling & impact analysis; education & local economic development; environmental
policy & economic development. SME development; regional economics; economic aspects of regional
innovation strategies.
RECENT PROJECTS
Visiting lecturer in economics, Cranfield University and Aarhus University, Denmark. Review of the
economic impact of the proposed Severn Barrage scheme (2007). Feasibility study of an ecological network
in mid Cheshire (Cheshire County Council, Forestry Commission); Evaluation of the Included Communities
Fund, Tyne and Wear Partnership (2004); Qualitative and Quantitative analysis of 8 key sectors in the
economy of the South West (SWRDA); Innovation and technology audit for the East of England
Development Agency (2003); Evaluation of the feasibility of establishing an aerospace innovation centre in
North West England for North West Development Agency (2003). Preparation of technology transfer
mapping exercise for Science City York (2003). Strategic plan for science parks and incubators in South
West England on behalf of the South West Development Agency (2003); Assessment of the economic and
urban regeneration benefits from merging two HEIs (Manchester University and UMIST) in Manchester
(2002). Managed workspace study for the West of England Partnership (2002); modelling the likely impact
of changes in landfill tax and exemptions on brownfield site development in England (for Scott Wilson
Kirkpatrick/ Steve Maslen Associates/ DETR, London). Integrated Area Plan for Bodmin Moor and
Camelford and Preparation of Bodmin Moor Rural Development Strategy (both with Meridien pure).
Contributed to Cost - Benefit Analysis of equity, mezzanine and loan finance for SMEs for Welsh
Development Agency (with EDAW).
IED Members
Colin Barnes, BA, MA, PhD, MIMgt, MIED, MCIWEM
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Company Name
Carol Pease Associates Ltd
Address
The Bank House
Blackford
Perthshire
PH4 1QF
Telephone
01764 682539 /
E-Mail
pease@btinternet.com
Main contact
Carol Pease
Fax
01764 682 539
Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
Carol Pease Associates is a human resource development consultancy with particular experience and expertise
in working with public sector and economic development organisations.
MAIN SERVICES
We specialise in providing training in partnership skills, project management, policy development and
management development at all levels. Most of our work is for non-profit and public sector clients. As
Learning Blend Ltd we also have the facility to offer elearning programmes.
RECENT PROJECTS
Recent projects include: an innovative blended learning programme to develop partnership skills for public
and non-profit sector organisations in Glasgow; training in project development and project management in an
economic development context for project executives with Scottish Enterprise and in Highlands and Islands
Enterprise; development of policy analysis skills for Scottish Natural Heritage, major leadership and
management skills courses for Scottish local authorities.
IED Members
Carol Pease BA, MSc, FCIPD, MIPD
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Company Name
CBS Network Services
Address
The Melting Pot
Thorne House
5 Rose Street
Edinburgh EH2 2PR
Telephone
0131 243 2639
E-Mail
Website
info@cbs-network.org.uk
www.cbs-network.org.uk
Main contact
Victoria Pearce
Administrator
GENERAL INFORMATION
CBS Network Services enables our Members and Directors to work together in carrying out consultancy work
in social, community and economic development particularly with organisations working in the social
economy. We are part of CBS Network, which was established in 1981 to promote and encourage all forms of
community-owned and controlled enterprise development. We provide an information service to our
Members, facilitate networking between individuals and agencies as well as being involved in research
projects.
MAIN SERVICES
Although a small organisation we have been effective in carrying out work for clients that include local
authorities, national agencies, community enterprises and voluntary organisations. Examples of typical
services we offer include: Social Accounting and Audit (training and facilitating); Programme Evaluations;
Management Consultancies (specialising in community and social enterprise); Social and Participatory
Consultation; Consensual Planning; General Advice and Support.
RECENT PROJECTS
Projects and consultancies include: Establishing the Social Audit Network (SAN); writing and publishing the
revised Manual for Social Accounting and Audit; Social Accounting Roadshow events and Masterclasses;
evaluations of grants projects and SRB programmes; social accounting and audit in the East Midlands, the
West Midlands, Cheshire and in North Wales; Scottish Social Audit Programme; a wide range of social
audits; support to community enterprise projects in India; also training in business planning, social enterprise
planning, etc.
Research projects include: Social Accounting and Audit Research Programme; CONSCISE: The Contribution
of Social Capital in the Social Economy to Local Economic Development in Western Europe (joint project;
EU funded); RISO: Regional Intermediary Support Organisations; Social Auditing for Voluntary
Organisations (part of a New Economic Foundation project); EPOSE: Employment Potential of Social
Enterprises in six EU Member States; partners to Hyogo University (Japan) in research.
IED Members
Alan Kay BSc, MA, MIED
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Company Name
Chimera Consulting (Regeneration) Limited
Address
52 Devonshire Avenue
Long Eaton
Nottingham
NG10 2EP
Telephone
0115 913 3503 /
E-Mail
Website
info@chimeraconsulting.com
www.chimeraconsulting.com
Main contact
Geoff Birch
Fax
0115 913 3503
Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
Chimera Consulting was established in 2001 providing support services to the public, private & voluntary
sectors. We specialise in working in social & economic development, & regeneration & renewal areas.
MAIN SERVICES
Review and Evaluation
Baseline & Resource Mapping
Funding Advice & Support
Project & Programme Management
Organisation Capacity Building
Regional Development Agencies
Sub-Regional Strategic Partnerships
Local Strategic Partnerships
Government Quangos & Funding Bodies
Voluntary & Community (Third) Sector
Consultation, Research & Needs Analysis
Feasibility Studies & Business Planning
Project Appraisal Services
Regeneration Strategies & Action Plans
Bespoke Database Development
Regional Assemblies
Learning & other Sector Strategic Partnerships
Local Authorities
Business & Private Sector
Government Offices
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North Fulham NDC – Create Your Future Project Programme Evaluation
Mansfield Area Strategic Partnership - Evaluation of NRF & Neighbourhood Renewal Programme
Bolsover LSP - Resource Mapping & Baseline Study / Evaluation & Forward Strategy
Nottingham City Council – Partnership Audit, Mapping & Analysis
Nottingham Science City Partnership – Science & Technology Business Support Survey
Bassetlaw LSP – Resource Profiling and Local Area Agreement
Staveley Youth Research Study, Derbyshire - Services & Facilities Survey
Coalfields Regeneration Trust – Community Facilities Action Plan & Toolkit Development
Harrogate Borough Council - Boroughbridge Community Investment Prospectus
South Derbyshire LSP - Community Strategy and Consultation Framework
Knowle West Development Trust, Bristol – Strategic Development Plan
West Green Partnership, Haringey, London – Forward Strategy Development
Greater Nottingham Partnership – City Strategy, Making the Connection & Skills Board Action Plan
Equitix - Derbyshire Building Schools for the Future Extended Schools Community Specialist
Advisors
Government Office for the East Midlands – LSP Assessment
East Midlands Regional Assembly - SSP Scrutiny Review
RDA/SSP/LSP/CRT/Lottery – Grant Programme Project Appraisals
Silverdale New Vision Partnership, Staffordshire - Community Resource Feasibility Study
Derbyshire Rape Crisis - Business Planning, Funding & Organisational Development
Volunteer Centre, Glossop – Feasibility Study & Business Case
Nafsiyat Intercultural Psychotherapy, London – Business Development Strategy
IED Members
Geoff Birch, MIED, I.Eng, A.MICE, ISPAL, DMS
Adam Jeffrey, MIED, BSc. (Hons)
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Company Name
Chrysalis Ltd
Address
Ballaquine Cottage
West Baldwin
Isle of Man
IM4 5EZ
Telephone
07624 470636 /
E-Mail
caroline@chrysalis.co.im
Main contact
Caroline Bull
GENERAL INFORMATION
Chrysalis is a independent consultancy which I set up in 2007 to carry out work in the UK and overseas. I
work alone or as an expert associate within a wider team.
MAIN SERVICES
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Strategy development
Business development
Leadership & management development
Executive coaching
I am keen to add value to consultancy assignments by using the experience I’ve gained in my most recent job
rôles:o
Chief Executive – Oxford City Council;
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Director - Enterprise & Innovation – South West Regional Development Agency;
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Managing Director – Business Link Thames Valley;
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Commercial Director – Thames Valley Enterprise (Training & Enterprise Council);
and as a non-executive director of Finance Cornwall (venture capital), the New Swindon Company (urban
regeneration) and a current governor of Bath Spa University.
I specialise in the design and facilitation of bespoke interactive workshops with senior management teams
and/or stakeholders of public and private sector organisations, resulting in agreed strategies with supporting
team & individual action plans.
RECENT PROJECTS
In the last year I have undertaken assignments for 2 departments of the Isle of Man Government, the Driver
Vehicle & Licensing Agency (UK), Colas (IoM) Group, Rugby Borough Council, the Isle of Man
International Business School and the Oxford School of Coaching & Mentoring. Project objectives have
included effective leadership, long-term corporate planning, sector development, inward investment, project
prioritisation, leading change, improving internal communications and marketing strategy development. I
have also devised and managed business development campaigns and I am coaching chief executives,
directors and senior managers in a wide range of sectors to raise their game.
IED Members
Caroline J Bull - BSc (Hons), MBA, FIED,
CIPD Ad Cert Coaching & Mentoring
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Company Name
CNT Associates Ltd
Address
Gunnery House, 9-11 Gunnery Terrace
Royal Arsenal Woolwich
London
SE18 6SW
Telephone
020 8301 8660
E-Mail
Website
info@cntassociates.com
www.cntassociates.com
Other offices
1 Bosley Close, Darwen, Lancashire BB3 3LF
Main contact
Gary Parker
Fax
020 8301 8682
Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
CNT Associates is a knowledge based company, established to provide business development, training and
consultancy services to the private, voluntary and public sectors.
MAIN SERVICES
Our business support includes organisational development, funding your organisation, training for improved
personal and team performance, improved project management and research.
RECENT PROJECTS
Business as Usual Crisis Management Workshops – We worked in partnership with Mary Lynch Associates
to organise and run a series of workshops in London for the tourism industry focusing on industry response to
crisis situations. Spring 2007
New Cross Gate New Deal for Communities – We are engaged in an on-going contract providing 3 days a
week fundraising work on a large variety of projects. November 2006 to date
Lambeth Voluntary Action Council – This is a long term contract providing 3 days a week support in a
variety of areas, including Change Up, Compact and the Community Empowerment Network. October 2005
to date.
IED Members
Gary Parker B.A. (Hons), M.I.E.D, A.I.Q.A
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Company Name
Colin Buchanan and Partners Ltd
Address
Newcombe House
45 Notting Hill Gate
London
W11 3PB
Telephone
020 7309 7034 /
E-Mail
Website
economics@cbuchanan.co.uk
www.cbuchanan.co.uk
Fax
020 7309 0906
Other offices Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Dublin, Edinburgh, Galway,
Glasgow, Manchester, Newbury Madrid and Shanghai
Main contact (name and position) John Siraut
Associate Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
Colin Buchanan was founded in 1964 around the “Traffic in Towns” team. It remains an independent
company solely owned by its employees. For over 40 years it has advised public and private sector clients
around the world on issues relating to the interrelationship between transport, planning, regeneration, urban
design and economics.
MAIN SERVICES
Our core services revolve around economics, planning, urban design, transport planning, regeneration,
consultation and market research. In particular socio-economic impact assessments of major developments,
transport projects and policies; retail impact assessments; economic development strategies; labour market
analysis; green book appraisals; expert witnesses at planning inquiries; policy and programme evaluations;
business case development, employment land studies; town centre studies and general economic research.
RECENT PROJECTS
Socio-economic impact of Highways Agency Article 14 Directions
Socio-economic impacts of staggering school opening hours
Travel horizons of socially excluded groups
Economic impact report for Crossrail
Growth area funding applications
Valuing the public realm
Socio-economic impacts assessments of major urban extensions throughout the East Midlands
Development of the London Plan
Regeneration impacts of proposed London tram
IED Members
John Siraut MIED
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Company Name
Colin Warnock Associates Limited
Address
54a The Causeway
Burwell
Cambridge
CB5 0DU
Telephone
07831 509239 /
Fax
E-Mail
cw@colin-warnock.co.uk
Website
01638 743508
Other offices
Main contact (name and position) Colin Warnock
Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
Colin Warnock Associates Limited (CWA) is a regeneration and management consultancy providing
specialist research and advisory support to central government, RDAs, local authorities, partnerships, the
private sector and multi-disciplinary consultancy teams.
MAIN SERVICES
The economic appraisal, review and evaluation of economic development and regeneration
programmes and projects. CWA has undertaken a wide range of “Green Book” and other option appraisals
and regularly conducts evaluations of a wide range of initiatives, providing both quantitative performance
measurement and qualitative assessments of factors influencing successful delivery and outcomes.
Economic impact studies to provide rigorous quantitative and qualitative evidence to support
appraisals, bids and evaluations of major investment and regeneration projects.
The development of performance measurement frameworks and systems to help organisations and
partnerships set targets and track progress in meeting strategic objectives, steer long-term initiatives and
measure their contribution to the attainment of key outcomes.
RECENT PROJECTS
English Partnerships: templates for economic appraisals of National Coalfield Programme projects and
appraisals of numerous growth and regeneration projects across England. Office of Project Advice and
Training: project advice note on the use of the reference case in project appraisals. East Midlands
Development Agency: regeneration strategy for Cotgrave; advice on tender assessment of development bids
in Shirebrook. London Development Agency: economic appraisal advice on a range of Thames Gateway and
other projects. CLG: evaluation and performance measurement inputs to the national evaluations of Housing
Market Renewal Pathfinders, New Deal for Communities, Neighbourhood Management Pathfinders and SRB;
study of the potential role of fiscal incentives in regeneration; evaluation of Business Brokers; toolkit on
improving service data to support neighbourhood renewal; contribution to 3Rs guidance. Scottish Executive:
evaluation of Initiative at the Edge. Highlands & Islands Enterprise: advice on evaluation of Strengthening
Communities programme.
IED Members
Colin Warnock MIED
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Company Name
Cornerstone Strategies Ltd
Address
5 Bridel Mews
London
N1 8AR
Telephone
020 7359 5335
E-Mail
Website
j.jennings@cornerstonestrategies.co.uk
www.cornerstonestrategies.co.uk
Other offices
City of Durham
Main contact
John Jennings
Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
Cornerstone brings fresh thinking to spaces and communities across Britain. We are planning, regeneration
and economic development consultants and specialists in public participation strategies. We work both
strategically and through in-depth, hands-on research. We have a track record in developing innovative
concepts, working with a broad-ranging mix of clients, across the commercial, public and third sectors.
MAIN SERVICES
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Building regeneration strategies
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Engaging with local communities through innovative and locally-specific methodologies to research,
co-design and implement new concepts
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Developing groundbreaking cultural/leisure propositions
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Creating and communicating sustainable action plans
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Researching into market trends and best practice
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Brokering partnerships amongst businesses, communities, authorities and agencies
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Major project management
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Allerdale Council Public Arts Strategy
Beamish Museum Masterplan – lead consultant on Phase 1- international competition for new
visitor centre
Blackpool City Council – designed an innovative fast-track community engagement strategy to
support the Green Light Living Landmarks bid
Dott 07 – devised and managed a four-month community-wide virtual mapping event, as one of six
flagship Design Showcases for the North East
Durham City Vision – major cultural, tourism, retail and residential development to regenerate
World Heritage City
Durham Necklace Park - created and implemented a 12-mile long “ephemeral” Park through
creative deal-making amongst local communities, landowners and authorities.
Fit4Employment, Fit4 Employment Again - development of DfES Beacon Schemes
London Development Agency – researching design-dependent sectors in London to establish real
value to the local economy
One NorthEast – Investigated potential for home-based working to boost rural economies and
communities
Tesco/Dragonville Partnership -training, development and educational initiative involving new
superstore and training/ educational providers
University of Durham – developed a long term cultural strategy, reinforcing the university’s
leadership role within the city and region
IED Members
John Jennings MIED
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Company Name
David Matson and Associates
Address
26 St Lukes Road
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 5AW
Telephone
01622 674760
E-Mail
david.matson@homecall.co.uk
Main contact
David Matson
Fax
01622 674760
Principal
GENERAL INFORMATION
Specialises in town centre management, market town regeneration, project management, economic
development, and external funding. Established in 1996 by David Matson, a founder director of the
Association of Town Centre Management. A strong multi-disciplinary team is available for town centre
management commissions. David Matson and Associates has been instrumental in securing over £9M of
external funding for clients.
MAIN SERVICES
All aspects of Town Centre Management, including strategy and partnership, action plans, funding options,
management proposals, and health checks; Community Consultation; Project Development, Project
Management; Funding applications
RECENT PROJECTS
Delivery of DCLG Sustainable Communities programme for Plumstead in the Thames Gateway; introduction
of innovative Cittàslow programme on behalf of the East of England Development Agency; LEADER+
funding application on behalf of Cittàslow in Diss, Norfolk
IED Members
David Matson, BSc, MSc, MRTPI, MIED
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Company Name
Derek Walker Consultancy
Address
Laburnum House
Main Street
Osgodby
Lincs LN8 3PA
Telephone
01673 828400
E-Mail
dawconsult@ricsonline.org
Main contact
Derek Walker
Fax
01673 828400
Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
Established in 1998, Derek Walker Consultancy provides specialist economic development services for local
government, regeneration partnerships, national and regional agencies and the private sector. The Director has
many years experience as a Head of Social and Economic Development in local government. Nationally, he is
a consultant to CEDOS – the Chief Economic Development Officers Society and is a member of the
Economic Regeneration Performance Indicators Steering Group. Internationally, he has been closely involved
with a number of European networks and trans-national partnerships and has successfully developed
economic links with areas in Western and Eastern Europe and North America. He maintains a wide network
of contacts in the UK and overseas.
MAIN SERVICES
The consultancy provides a broad range of economic development services. Particular specialisms include
economic development strategies and programmes, Best value reviews, partnership evaluation, performance
indicators, rural regeneration, inward investment, business location, economic development studies &
research, export promotion, developing international links, European strategies, programmes & projects.
RECENT PROJECTS
English County Sub-regions Study, Modernising Rural Delivery in the East Midlands, International links for
economic development, Economic regeneration performance indicators and benchmarking, Partnership
evaluation tool for economic regeneration, Procurement – economic development action guide, Best value
consultations, East Midlands Rural Charter, Regional rural policy priorities, Regional rural action plan,
Regional Rural Regeneration Company assessment, Review of local authority export services, Export
opportunities for speciality food in Scandinavia, Export market prospecting in Denmark & Sweden, Market
town regeneration appraisal, Assessment of rural business support services, Reviving the use of upper floors
in market town centres, Prospectus & business plan for national rural development network.
IED Members
Derek Walker MSc, MIED, MRTPI, MRICS
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Company Name
edr consulting
Address
10 Fir Tree Avenue
Knutsford
Cheshire
WA16 8NF
Telephone
01565 640 833 / 07773 608 615 / 07773 608 615
E-Mail
woodhousep@edrc.fsnet.co.uk
Main contact
Peter Woodhouse
Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
edr consulting operates largely in the field of economic development and regeneration.
The company has been operating for 8 years and specialises in strategy development and area regeneration
programmes, particularly on leading edge initiatives. Our key skill is to link strategy with funding and
implementation.
We aim is to provide forward-thinking advice based on sound analysis and hands-on experience. We work
with other experienced independent consultants, and have an associate relationship with larger consultancy
companies
MAIN SERVICES
Strategy
Regeneration Masterplanning
Housing Market Renewal
New Deal for Communities
Neighbourhood Renewal
Economic Development
Community Plan/Strategies
LSP Partnership Development
Implementation
Strategic Investment Programmes
Area Development Frameworks
Neighbourhood Action Plans
RECENT PROJECTS
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Economic Strategy for Oldham and Rochdale Economic Alliance
Physical Regeneration Framework, Heywood
Strategy Review, New Heart for Heywood N D C
Regeneration Masterplanning, Rochdale MBC
Prospectus and Scheme Update, O/R Housing Market Renewal
RDA Single Investment Programmes, West Lancashire DC; and R D A
Brownfield Sites Strategy, Rossendale, Lancashire
IED Members
Peter Woodhouse MIED
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Company Name
EDuce ltd
Address
St John’s Innovation Centre
Cowley Road
Cambridge
CB4 0WS
Telephone
01223 421685
E-Mail
Website
educe@educe.co.uk
www.educe.co.uk; http://fivevital.educe.co.uk
Main contact
Derrick Johnstone
Fax
01223 420844
Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
EDuce ltd specialises in developing collaborative projects and strategies; training and development for
practitioners; organisational development and performance improvement; evaluation and good practice. Areas
of expertise include: local and regional economic development; Local Area Agreements; economic inclusion;
neighbourhood renewal; labour markets, training and adult learning; working with business and the voluntary
and community sector; funding and commissioning.
MAIN SERVICES
Strategy development; partnership building and review; project and service development; organisational
change and performance management; evaluation; practitioner skills training; facilitation; surveys; web-based
dissemination
RECENT PROJECTS
Research into information needs and analytical skills for Local Area Agreements (for CLG); evaluation of
SELD (Supporting Evidence for Local Delivery) programme (for CLG); Reducing Inequalities Review
(Brighton & Hove); Learning to Deliver support programme for LAAs in the West Midlands (performance
improvement assignments and workshops; policy briefings); LAA delivery planning guidance, advice and
support on economic development/ worklessness (various LSPs); evaluation of regional organisations (Inspire
East; Rural Action East); evaluation of partnership skills training (eg, Bedfordshire, Wolverhampton);
National School of Government Associate (training for civil servants and partners)
IED Members
Derrick Johnstone MA (Hons), MPhil, MIED
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Company Name
EMB Consulting Limited
Address
126 Whipton Lane
Exeter
Devon
EX1 3DL
Telephone
01392 248026
E-Mail
Website
liz.byrne@embconsulting.co.uk
http://www.embconsulting.co.uk
Main contact
Liz Byrne
Fax
01392 210449
Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
EMB is an economic development consultancy that offers advice and support primarily to clients in South
West England.
MAIN SERVICES
We specialise in consulting in Strategy development, Feasibility studies, Business planning, Project Planning
& Development, Project & Programme Management, Appraisal & Evaluation and Funding & Resourcing.
Our specialisms include Urban & Rural Development, Learning & Skills, Business Competitiveness, Sectoral
Development, Community Regeneration, Social Enterprise, Equality & Diversity and Social & Economic
Inclusion.
RECENT PROJECTS
Minehead Mart Road Regeneration Project – Developing business plans and funding bids (Somerset County
Council/South West RDA/ERDF) for c.£7 million regeneration project in West Somerset incorporating
development of a heritage railway and interpretation space, workspace for SMEs and public realm
improvements. All funding is now in place and construction will be complete in the summer of 2008.
Gloucestershire Rural Renaissance and Rural programmes – 2 year project working as ‘critical friend’ to
Gloucestershire First (sub regional economic partnership) on monitoring, performance measurement and
evaluation of its rural programmes.
South West RDA – Sector Skills – Working with the Skills team of the South West RDA on a variety of
sector initiatives including National Skills Academies, Sector Skills Agreement and the Regional Skills
Partnership’s Sector Operations Group.
South West Regional Skills Partnership – Carrying out a review of the South West RSP after its initial 3 years
to help inform future investment.
2012 Olympics – Development of a legacy strategy and delivery plan for Somerset arising from the 2012
Olympic Games.
Women in Business – Developing a strategy and operational plan for the Business Support Network South
West – Women in Business.
Wroughton Vision –Supporting the community based group ‘Vision for Wroughton’ in Swindon on the
development of its Community Strategy and Action Plan.
IED Members
Liz Byrne MIED
IED CONSULTANTS LIST 2008
Company Name
ERBEDU
Address
European Regional Business and Economic Development Unit
Leeds Business School
Leeds Metropolitan University
25 Queen Square Quarter
Leeds LS2 8AF
Telephone
0113 283 3223
E-Mail
Website
erbedu@leedsmet.ac.uk
www.leedsmet.ac.uk/lbs/erbedu
Main contact
Professor John Shutt
Fax
0113 283 3224
Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
The European Regional Business & Economic Development Unit (ERBEDU) is a research, intelligence and
consultancy centre, based within Leeds Business School, Leeds Metropolitan University, United Kingdom. It
focuses on policy research and new developments in European, regional, economic and business development
research. Working for both the public and private sectors and non-governmental organisations and the not-forprofit sector, the Unit offers a package of Research and Consultancy services designed to contribute to
capacity building and improved competencies in a rapidly changing European and global economy.
MAIN SERVICES
ERBEDU offers a broad rage of Research and Consultancy services including Strategic reviews and
Evaluation studies, Sectoral research studies, Policy research studies, Company research, Action research
studies, Capacity building for institutions and agencies in regional economic development and international
regional and urban research.
RECENT PROJECTS
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Implementation of Sustainable Communities approach across the EU27 [European Parliament, REGI
Committee, Brussels]
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Regional Innovation Business Study for Yorkshire and the Humber [HEIF]
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Leeds City Region Development Programme. Financial and Business Services: Cluster and / or
Catalyst? – the evidence base, [Leeds City Council].
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Stocktake and case studies of creative workspace in Yorkshire and the Humber and the North East
[Arts Council of England]
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Leeds: the legal profession’s ongoing role in the city’s economic growth, [Leeds Legal]
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Impact on the work of the voluntary and community sector and consequences for the Yorkshire and
Humber economy, [Yorkshire and Humber Regional Forum (YHRF)]
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N+2 Study, Czech Ministry of Regional Development (Prague, Czech Republic)
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Engaging social enterprise in York and North Yorkshire [North Yorkshire Forum for Voluntary
Organisations (NYFVO)]
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Interim evaluation of the Selby Response project [Coal Industry and Social Welfare Organisation
(CISWO) and the Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT)]
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Economic impact analysis of job loses in the Wakefield district [Yorkshire Forward]
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Economic impact of job losses in Grimsby / North East Lincolnshire during 2004-05 [Yorkshire
Forward]
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Mid Term Evaluation of the 2000-2006 Yorkshire & Humber Objective 2 Programme [Government
Office for Yorkshire & the Humber, ODPM, European Commission]
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European Framework Programme 6: Geoland [European Commission]
IED Members
Professor John Shutt
IED CONSULTANTS LIST 2008
Company Name
Ernst & Young LLP
Address
100 Barbirolli Square
Manchester
M2 3EY
Telephone
0161 333 3000
E-Mail
Website
nwilcock@uk.ey.com
www.ey.com
Other offices
Principle regeneration teams in London, Birmigham, Glasgow
Main contact
Nigel Wilcock
Fax
0161 333 3001
Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
Wide ranging accounting and consulting firm. Extensive experience in regeneration, housing and economic
development.
MAIN SERVICES
Ernst & Young specialise in regeneration and economic development work where financial planning,
financial modelling, fund raising, risk appraisal and state aid issues are important. We link these core skills to
housing, regeneration, economic development and inward investment assignments.
RECENT PROJECTS
In the last 5 years Ernst & Young has worked for all the UK RDAs, the Department of Trade & Industry,
English Partnerships, Department of Communities and Local Government and several sub-regional agencies
and Local Authorities.
IED Members
Nigel Wilcock MIED
IED CONSULTANTS LIST 2008
Company Name
ERS Ltd
Address
Floor A, Milburn House
Dean Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 1LE
Telephone
0191 244 6100
Fax
0191 244 6101
E-Mail
info@ers.org.uk
Website
www.ers.org.uk
Main contact
Keith Burge
Managing Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
ERS is a dynamic regeneration and economic development consultancy, with offices in Bristol, Carlisle,
Leicester and Newcastle. Our work involves developing practical solutions for clients by adopting a
professional, innovative and responsive approach, and delivering results that exceed clients' expectations in
terms of quality and value for money. This work spans four Service Areas: Socio-Economic Analysis;
Strategies and Plans; Policy Analysis and Advice; and Evaluation.
MAIN SERVICES
Economic Analysis
Regeneration
Community / Voluntary Sector Development
Programme and Project Evaluation
Children and Young People
Labour Market and Skills Studies
Sector Studies
Property
Strategies
Stakeholder Consultation
RECENT PROJECTS
Arts Council England (London) – Evaluation of Creative services Programme
Big Lottery Fund - Evaluation of the Living Landmarks Programme
BALTIC – Impact Assessment
Dumfries & Galloway Council – Evaluation of Working for Families Programme
EMDA - Identifying Best Practice in Enterprise Capability Development
LDA – LEST Evaluation Plan
Leicester Partnership – Development Support
LSC – National Evaluation of NVQ Level 3
NWDA – Evaluation of Market Towns Initiative
North Tyneside MBC - Evaluation of TyneWear City Region Employment Consortium
Oldham Partnership – Community Engagement Database
One Nottingham – Evaluation of Neighbourhood Worksing
Personal Finance Education Group – National Evaluation of ‘What Money Means’
Scottish Arts Council – Quality Framework Study
SWRDA – Lessons from SRB
Team Hackney - Worklessness Model Methodology Review and Impact Assessment,
Torbay Development Agency – Strategic Investment Framework
TyneWear Partnership - Evaluation of Impact and Structures
IED Members
Keith Burge BA (Hons) MIED
Andy Parkinson BA (Hons) MPhil PGDip MIED
Jonathan Durnin BA (Hons) MA MIED
Oliver Allies BA (Hons) MA MIED
IED CONSULTANTS LIST 2008
Company Name
Experian Business Strategies Division
Address
Nightingale House
65 Curzon Street
London
W1 8JP
Telephone
0870 196 8201 /
E-Mail
business-strategies@uk.experian.com
www.business-strategies.co.uk
Other offices
16 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2BB
Main contact (name and position) Clare Reid
Fax
0870 196 8277
Website
Head of Public Policy
GENERAL INFORMATION
Experian’s Business Strategies Division provides an unrivalled understanding of individuals, markets and
economies in the UK and around the world. We have an international team of over 300 economists,
researchers, analysts and consultants in our London, Edinburgh, Nottingham and overseas offices
MAIN SERVICES
Our Public Policy Unit provides economic consultancy services across five core teams: Economic Modelling,
Market Research, Regeneration, Skills Futures and Economic Futures. We combine this expertise on projects,
and it includes economic forecasting, scenario modelling, economic impact assessment, economic appraisal,
policy and programme evaluation, strategy development, geographic and industry analysis and geodemographics.
RECENT PROJECTS
Economic and Social Impact of new Casino Licenses; Socio-Economic & Housing Intelligence Service in St
Helens; Metropolitan Edinburgh Economic Audit; London 2012 Construction Demand Study; Skills Research
for London 2012 Olympics; Economic Appraisal of University of Cumbria proposals; Economic Impact of
University of Plymouth; Language Skills in the East Midlands; Forth Valley Economic Assessment; Scenario
Planning for Lantra; Leeds Financial Services Sector Study; SE Wales Economic Strategy; Oil & Gas
Employment & Supply Chain Study for UK Offshore Operators Association; SEEDA SIC Consultation
IED Members
Richard Sweetnam MIED
Steven Findlay MIED
IED CONSULTANTS LIST 2008
Company Name
Firn Crichton Roberts Ltd
Address
Venture Court
46 High Street
Pittenweem
Fife KY10 2PL
Telephone
01333 312065 /
E-Mail
fcrfife@firncrichtonroberts.co.uk Website
Other offices
Edinburgh
Main contact (name and position) John Firn
Fax
01333 311544
Managing Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
Founded in 1984, Firn Crichton Roberts Ltd (FCR) is Scotland’s longest established economic development
practice, having completed almost 500 assignments. The company’s staff and Associates provide independent
economic development advice to public and private organisations in the UK and internationally. FCR strongly
believes in a partnership approach to working with clients and offers a wide range of sectoral and industrial
knowledge and high level facilitation skills.
MAIN SERVICES
FCR has especial expertise in assisting economic development through urban and rural regeneration; SME
development; rural, tourism, forestry and forest industries development; international investment promotion;
the commercialisation of science and technology; European initiatives and funding; and the facilitation of
government and private sector policies and strategies.
RECENT PROJECTS
The Foundation Forestry Strategy for Yorkshire and the Humber; Development Strategy, Business Plan and
Capital Funding Partnership for Border Union Agricultural Society; Determination of the Value of Scotland’s
Environment; Evaluation of End-Use Benefits of Scotland’s Agricultural and Biological Research Institutes;
Development Evaluation of the UNCTAD Good Governance Programme.
IED Members
John Firn, BA(Hons), NDA, SDA, MIED
IED CONSULTANTS LIST 2008
Company Name
GHg Consultancy Ltd
Address
Ashford Business Point
Waterbrook Lane
Sevington
Ashford, Kent
TN24 0LH
Telephone
01233 503007
E-Mail
Website
mail@ghg-consultancy.co.uk
www.ghg-consultancy.co.uk
Main contact
Graham Galpin
Fax
01233 503687
Managing Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
Based in the growth town of Ashford Kent, GHg is a busy consultancy which has been offering independent
Advice and Research Services in the fields of Regeneration and Economic and Community Development to a
growing and satisfied client base since 1998; its services are in demand from both returning and new clients.
The Company’s experience and in-depth knowledge of European and UK Programmes and Initiatives has led
to commissions from a range of clients including ODPM/DETR/DCLG, Government Offices, Regional
Development Agencies, County, Unitary and lower tier authorities, the Community and Voluntary Sector and
other leading organisations in Regeneration and Economic Development.
MAIN SERVICES
Evaluations; ex-ante, interim, final
Green Book Appraisals;
Feasibility Studies;
Business Planning
Action Planning
Programme and Project Development
Strategy and Policy Development
Community Development
Economic Studies
RECENT PROJECTS
Developing a Social Regeneration Strategy for Medway
Establishing the Business Case for an Innovation Centre in Sheerness
Provision of a Business Plan for an Enterprise Gateway in Swale
Appraisals of all Project Applications to the East Sussex Economic Partnership
Green Book Appraisals of the Gravesham Transport Quarter Masterplan, Cobham Heritage Project, Shorne
Marshes and Shornemead Fort,
Project Development of a Funding Application for Pedestrian Bridges to a re-located A2 for submission to
DCLG
Production of the Voice as a Community Forum in Medway
Supporting Social Enterprise Development in East Sussex
Drafting of a Business/Action Plan for the Development of a Community Building in Market Harborough
Production of a Feasibility Study for a Vocational Skills Centre in Newhaven
IED Members
Graham Galpin MSc, MIED
IED CONSULTANTS LIST 2008
Company Name
The Gilfillan Partnership
Address
11 Lowther Road
Kingston on Thames
Surrey
KT2 6LL
Telephone
020 8974 8909 /
E-Mail
liz@gpartnership.com
Website www.gpartnership.com
Main contact
Liz Mackie
Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Gilfillan Partnership Ltd is a specialist economic development advisory company providing information,
advice and support services to economic development policy makers and practitioners across the EU. The
Partnership Directors – Liz Mackie and Colin Gilfillan – bring a combined wealth of policy and operational
experience across the range of economic development, with particular knowledge and skills in the following
areas:
Equality and diversity;
Worklessness and employability;
European programmes;
Enterprise development and business support.
RECENT PROJECTS
Equality and diversity
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Research study of participation by BME communities in Local Strategic Partnerships (for the
Commission for Racial Equality);
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Review of equalities and representation on the local councils of the 47 local LSCs (for the DfES and
national LSC);
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Evaluation of the impact of regeneration funding on BME communities in London (with Inclusion
for the Greater London Authority)
Worklessness and employability
•
Mid term evaluation of Building Futures – an Invest to Save Budget programme aiming to improve
BME employment rates in five London boroughs (for the Black Training and Enterprise Group);
•
Development of an integrated employment strategy for Southampton (Southampton City Council).
European programmes
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Evaluation of the national GB EQUAL programme (with GHK for DWP);
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Evaluation of ESF Co-financing (with GHK for DWP);
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Development and/or evaluation of EU funded projects (including for Peabody Trust, Business Link
for London, Business Link Kent).;
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Mid term evaluation of the Franco-British INTERREG IIIA programme (with LEPU for the Franco
British Partnership)
Enterprise development and business support
•
Scoping study of European enterprise education (for SEEDA);
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Evaluation of a variety of transnational business support programmes (including for the Potsdam
Chamber of Commerce, and the Oviedo Chamber of Commerce);
•
Sustainable development strategy for SMEs in London (for Business Link for London);
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Strategy for environmental business support for SMEs in the South East(for Business Link Kent).
IED Members
Liz Mackie MIED
Colin Gilfillan MIED
IED CONSULTANTS LIST 2008
Company Name
Globe Regeneration Limited
Address
2A Exchequergate
Lincoln
Telephone
01522 563515
E-Mail
Website
Ivan.Annibal@globelimited.co.uk
www.globelimited.co.uk
Main contact
Ivan Annibal
Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
Globe is an established economic development consultancy offering a wide range of practical support to the
public sector, communities and companies wishing to find the most straightforward means of achieving their
development and regeneration objectives.
MAIN SERVICES
Design, delivery and appraisal of economic development programmes and projects. Our team has significant
experience of capital and ICT (particularly in relation to Broadband) projects, managing and bidding around
key funding streams, community and workforce development, inward investment and planning (particularly in
relation to urban and historic building environments). We can provide interim management support to local
authorities and advice/capacity building support around the implementation of power of well being.
RECENT PROJECTS
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Formation of an action learning network of local authorities to look at the development of the new
2010 statutory duty to prepare an economic assessment
Development jointly with Birkbeck College, University of London of an interactive database
mapping the economic, social and environmental characteristics of market towns for use by planners
and economists interim management services at East Lindsey and Mid Beds Councils
University for Industry - accuracy monitoring of national learning database
Local Government Association - study of 44 Defra defined lagging rural authority districts
East Midlands Regional Assembly - Scrutiny review of EMDA's impact on the regional skills agenda
Lincoln Cathedral - development of plans for Magna Carta tour of USA,
Penwith District Council - development of food and farming balance sheet
IED Members
Ivan Annibal, BA (Hons), MA, MIED
Russ Wallis, BA (Hons), MIED
Jenny Gammon CIM, MIED
Elizabeth Spurr AIED
IED CONSULTANTS LIST 2008
Company Name
Mike Gordon Consultancy
Address
Albany
High Road
Langdon Hills
Basildon, Essex
SS16 6EY
Telephone
01268 418172
E-Mail
mike@mgc13.plus.com
Main contact
Mike Gordon
Fax
01268 548374
Principal
GENERAL INFORMATION
Sole practice since 1990, operating throughout the UK and Europe.
MAIN SERVICES
Creative ideas and practical problem-solving in economic development, regeneration, community initiatives,
feasibility and evaluation, social economy and social enterprise.
RECENT PROJECTS
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Economic development: economic development Best Value Review (Guildford); parts of economic
impact assessment of major development proposal (Southampton); economic development overview and
potential (Stoke SRB4 area).
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Regeneration and community initiatives: Interaction Neighbourhood Management Partnership crosssector service scoping study (Clacton and Jaywick); regeneration issues for proposed development (NW
England); needs assessment for low dependency day care for the elderly (Borehamwood); community
aspects of planning strategy and social exclusion mapping exercise and action plan (Feltham SRB3 area).
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Feasibility and evaluation: young people's information and counselling service feasibility
(Stevenage); SRB4 programme mid-term evaluation (Borehamwood); evaluations of ESF Objective 3
Priority 4 capacity building programme and ESF Objective 3 QUAD project (Herts); expert evaluator (SMEs
& environment) of interregional co-operation projects (European Commission); science park
feasibility/evaluation (Crete, Mons, Cádiz, Bari).
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Social economy and social enterprise: evaluation of five ILM projects & CEDO project in
Harrow/Brent SRB5 programme; evaluation of the contribution of the community co-operatives of the
Highlands and Islands of Scotland to the development of the social economy (MA dissertation); community
business feasibility (Ferrier Estate, Greenwich); currently writing up thesis for PhD research on social
enterprise in South Yorkshire.
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Social accounting and audit: (Approved Social Auditor with the Social Audit Network – see
Register at http://www.socialauditnetwork.org.uk/register2.htm): social accounting work (Sheffield) and
social audit panels (London, Liverpool, Sunderland, Barton on Humber, Market Weighton).
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Training and tutoring: (3rd Sector Futures and Enterprise & Innovation Office, Anglia Ruskin
University; Open University Business School MBA residential schools; Zernike Group, Groningen).
IED Members
Mike Gordon, LLB(Hons), MA, DipTP, CDipAF, MRTPI, MIED
IED CONSULTANTS LIST 2008
Company Name
GVA Grimley
Address
3 Brindleyplace
Birmingham
B1 2JB
Telephone
0121 609 8265
E-Mail
Website
simon.phillips@gvagrimley.co.uk
www.gvagrimley.co.uk
Other offices
Main contact
Fax
0121 609 8435
Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow,
Leeds, Liverpool, London (City), London (West End),
Manchester and Newcastle
Simon Phillips
Associate
GENERAL INFORMATION
GVA Grimley is one of the UK's leading firms of property advisers employing over 1,300 staff (including
over 700 fee earners and 192 directors) across 12 UK offices. Providing a full range of property-related
advice, GVA Grimley's services include agency, planning, development and regeneration, building
consultancy, investment, property management and valuation services.
GVA Grimley is renowned for its Planning, Development and Regeneration (PDR) services. With over 150
professionals across the UK and Ireland we have the depth and knowledge needed to succeed in the largest,
most challenging of projects. We are working on some of the highest profile schemes in the UK and our
projects make a real contribution to the renaissance of the regions we work in.
Our experienced planners, economists, development consultants, surveyors, regeneration experts, urban
designers, and graphic designers work hand-in-hand with our clients from project inception to delivery.
Acting for both the public and private sectors we provide specialist advice on a full range of planning,
development and urban regeneration related services.
MAIN SERVICES
Compulsory Purchase and Compensation, Development Agreements, Development Consultancy,
Development Funding, Economic Development, Environmental Impact Assessments, Estate Strategies,
Housing Market Renewal, Planning Obligations, Project Delivery, Regeneration Strategies, Retail
Assessments, Social Infrastructure, Sustainability Appraisals, Town Centre and Retail Strategies, Town
Planning and Urban Design and Masterplanning.
RECENT PROJECTS
Planning advice to Ballymore Properties on the Snow Hill scheme in Birmingham; writing the Isle of Wight
Economic Strategy for the Isle of Wight Council and Economic Partnership; planning and viability advice to
Birmingham City Council for the Ventureast project; wide range of multi-disciplinary services for the
Towards 2010 project for Interserve Health and Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust; planning,
development and regeneration advice for the proposed second Mersey crossing; leading the development team
for the Holt Town 38ha brownfield site on behalf of Cibitas; planning adviser for Wood Wharf - a major
mixed use regeneration project in London; strategic planning advice to York St John University; promoting
the development of a sustainable new settlement centred upon the former Throckmorton Airfield in
Worcestershire on behalf of the Throckmorton Consortium.
IED Members
Simon Phillips BA (Hons), MRTPI, Dip TP, MIED
Mike Taylor, BSocSc, MSc, MRTPI, MIED
Michael Dall, BA (Hons), MSc, MIED
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Company Name
Halcrow Group Ltd
Address
Endeavour House, Forder Way
Cygnet Park
Hampton
Peterborough
PE7 8GX
Telephone
01733 560033
Fax
01733 427988
E-Mail
scotts@halcrow.com
Website
www.halcrow.com
Other offices
Main contact
London, Birmingahm, Edinburgh, Swindon, Glasgow,
Manchester, Cardiff
Steve Scott
Technical Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
Halcrow is a leading independent multi-disciplinary consultancy with over 5,000 employees. Within the
Group, 180 specialists (economic development, development planners, economists, business and finance
experts, environmental scientists, transportation experts) provide an integrated approach to economic
development and planning on projects across the UK and overseas.
MAIN SERVICES
Feasibility Studies; Economic Development and Impact Appraisal; Development Planning; Masterplanning;
Financial Appraisal; Research, Policy & Evaluation; Funding & Delivery; Regeneration and Housing;
Tourism & Leisure Assessment.
RECENT PROJECTS
Economic Appraisal & Evaluation: Dry Street Development Green Book Appraisal; Northampton Brownfield
Initiative Economic Appraisal; Peterborough IiC Economic Appraisal; Waveney Campus Economic
Appraisal; North Shore Footbridge Economic Appraisal; Annan Economic Appraisal; Ice House Quay
Economic Appraisal; M10 Junction 10A Economic Appraisal; Durham Single Programme Incubator Projects
Evaluation; Tyne&Wear Partnership Single Programme Evaluation; Capital Skills Review and Evaluation;
West Edinburgh Community Planning Partnership Evaluation; Western Isles Renewables Projects Economic
Assessment. Feasibility Studies: Hamilton Park Casino Feasibility; Old School Fort William Feasibility
Study; ‘City of Adelaide’ Feasibility Study; Upper Nithsdale Arts Centre Feasibility; Alexandria Palace
Feasibility; Canvey Heights Feasibility Study; Peterhead New Quay Feasibility Study; Soho Foundry
Feasibility Study. Economic / Regeneration Strategy: North Tyneside Economic Regeneration Strategy,
Harlow Regeneration Strategy, Stockton Visioning; South West Canvey Island Regeneration Study;
Peterborough Station Quarter Regeneration; Bedford Station Quarter Masterplan; Great Yarmouth and
Lowestoft Regeneration Masterplan; Byres Road Action Plan; New Alloa Masterplan; Victoria Harbour
(Hartlepool) Masterplan. Development and Land Studies: Arnish Industrial Site Development Plan; Inner
Moray Firth Ports and Sites Study; North London Employment Land Study; Enfield Employment Land Study;
Scarborough Employment Land Study; Bedford Employment Land Study; Employment and Housing Impacts
of a Second Runway at Stansted Airport.
IED Members
Steve Scott BA (Hons), M. Phil, MIED
IED CONSULTANTS LIST 2008
Company Name
Hall Aitken
Address
Third Floor
93 West George Street
Glasgow
G2 1BP
Telephone
0141 204 3183
E-Mail
Website
david.gourlay@hallaitken.co.uk
www.hallaitken.co.uk
Other offices
Manchester, Glasgow, Cardiff and Newcastle upon Tyne
Main contact
David Gourlay
Fax
0141 221 2953
Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
We are experts in regeneration working throughout the UK. Set up almost 20 years ago years ago, we can
draw from over 50 professional staff and associates. Clients come to us for quality-assured social and
economic research services. As well as one-off research projects we deliver long-term services such as labour
market information systems. We evaluate and monitor the results - with a focus on performance
management. Our expertise ranges from technical cost-benefit analyses delivered to Treasury guidelines, to
designing in-house performance management systems. We define practical strategies, then put them into
action. Our experience ensures that our approach is hands-on, rather than academic. We can also help with
securing funding.
MAIN SERVICES
We provide services to national agencies and local projects, including:
Community regeneration;
Business and enterprise;
Employment and skills;
Tourism, leisure and culture;
Sport and physical activity; and
Health and wellbeing
RECENT PROJECTS
Applicant support and performance measurement (BIG);
Active England evaluation and Community Club support (Sport England)
Models to tackle childhood obesity in Wales (The Big Lottery)
Digital inclusion evaluations (DfES and BIG);
Employers’ Learning Procurement (LSC Northumberland)
Tyne and Wear Coastal Tourism Strategy (Councils in Tyne and Wear)
Attitudes to employing ex drug users in Glasgow (Health Board)
Local Area and Neighbourhood based asset mapping (Wolverhampton City Council)
Retail and Leisure Project (Learning and Skills Council )
IED Members
David Gourlay M.Phil, B.Sc, MIED
Jeremy Wyatt, MBA, CFCIPD, MIED
Paul Buchanan MBA
IED CONSULTANTS LIST 2008
Company Name
HLL Humberts Leisure Consulting
Address
Pavilion View
19 New Road
Brighton
BN1 1UF
Telephone
01273 325911
E-Mail
martin.taylor@humberts-leisure.com
Other offices
London, Winchester, Skipton, Chepstow
Main contact
Martin Taylor
Fax
01273 329602
Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
Humberts Leisure are specialist advisers in leisure, tourism, regeneration and property. Operating out of five
offices nationwide, the company has over 50 staff dealing with all aspects of tourism, leisure and community
property.
MAIN SERVICES
Our Consulting Division provides a number of consultancy services including:market appraisals for tourism and leisure uses;
financial viability appraisals for leisure business proposals;
development option and feasibility studies for the development of sites and premises;
lottery and other funding bids;
planning advice, applications, appeals and expert witness for leisure developments; and,
economic impact studies for tourism and leisure development proposals and events.
The division works closely with internal and external specialists to bring together expertise in urban leisure /
retail, visitor enterprises, pubs and restaurants, water and land-based sport and recreation, fitness clubs and
leisure centres, pubs and restaurants, conferencing, hotels and other holiday property.
RECENT PROJECTS
Recent projects include:an assessment of the economic impact of the Open Golf Championship at Royal St Georges;
a study of the Newquay tourist accommodation market, the economic impact of changes to that
market, and the planning policy implications for Restormel District Council;
a feasibility study into the development of a major new lesiure centre and tourist destination facility
at Matlock including an assessment of the potential economic impact and funding sources for Derbyshire
Dales District Council;
a viability study together with subsequent market need and economic impact assessment to support a
planning application for a new holiday centre development in Lincolnshire;
a development option appraisal including an assessment of the potential economic impact of a major
visitor attraction of national significance in South Bristol on behalf of Bristol City Council.
IED Members
Martin Taylor BA(Hons), BTP, MRTPI, MIED, MTS
IED CONSULTANTS LIST 2008
Company Name
i2 Total Marketing Ltd
Address
46 Bridge Street
Strabane
Co Tyrone
Northern Ireland
BT82 9AE
Telephone
028 7188 6131
E-Mail
Website
seamus@i2totalmarketing.com
www.i2totalmarketing.com
Main contact
Seamus McAdams
Fax
028 7138 3096
Chief Executive
GENERAL INFORMATION
i2 is a professional services company that prides itself on its ability to develop and manage business supports
that are exclusively focused on meeting the needs of each client. The company has accumulated 18 years
experience of working at a senior level with private companies, local authorities, voluntary organisations,
development agencies and EU bodies.
MAIN SERVICES
i2’s work includes a wide range of assignments, which can best be categorised as: development and delivery
of economic and trade development initiatives, programme/event management, market research and
marketing planning, training and development.
RECENT PROJECTS
Marketing/trade development initiatives – Microtrade All-Ireland ICT Buying event, Donegal Design
Programme, Crafts Today Marketing and Product Development Programme, Tradelinks International Buying
event, Donegal County Enterprise Board Exsell Market Development programme; Delivery of Fastrack sales
development programmes for micro-enterprises in Belfast, Lisburn and Tyrone.
Studies/Publications – Set up and Development of INTERREG IVB & IVC unit for Special EU Programmes
Body; set up of Evaluation Framework and provision of annual, mid-term and final evaluations for a range of
Interreg IIIC and PEACE II projects; Regional Statistical/Labour Market Reviews; Development of Baseline
study of crafts firms in Ireland’s Cross Border region; Economic Profiles and Trade Directories for various
district councils; Service Sector audit and development plan – Moyle District Council; Tyrone Quarrying
Industry Cluster study; Sectoral Training Analysis – Engineering in Fermanagh and Tyrone; Labour Market
study – Long Term Unemployment In N.Ireland.
IED Members
Seamus McAdams MSc, DipM, BA(Hons), MCIM, MIED,
Chartered Marketer
IED CONSULTANTS LIST 2008
Company Name
IDEAction
Address
8 Glasclune Way
Broughty Ferry
Dundee
DD5 3TJ
Telephone
01382 732457 / 0791 294 5325
E-Mail
Website
andyllanwarne@hotmail.com
www.ideaction.co.uk
Main contact
Andrew Llanwarne
Principal
GENERAL INFORMATION
IDEAction was established by Andrew Llanwarne in March 2007. He draws on 10 years as a leading figure
in the Scottish tourism sector and 16 years with Scottish Enterprise, moving from tourism development to
strategy and performance management before becoming Head of Knowledge Architecture. In that role he
developed a range of practical techniques to make the most of project learning and promote the work of
communities of practice. Then as Director of Special Projects he devised a set of procedures and guidelines
for managing the Projects Lifecycle, combining the OGC Gateway Review process with essential controls
from Prince 2. He carried out the SE Network Sustainable Development Review in 1999 and a further review
in early 2007 of the Network’s impact on climate change. He has presented widely on all these topics, at IED
conferences and other national events.
MAIN SERVICES
IDEAction combines creative thinking and analysis with practical solutions in the fields of economic
development, sustainable development, knowledge management, strategy and futures work. Review
activities, recommendations and implementation plans are tailored to the circumstances of each client.
For further details, see www.ideaction.co.uk
RECENT PROJECTS
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Consultant to the Scottish Executive’s Best Value team, providing recommendations on Sustainable
Development and Knowledge Management
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A stakeholder engagement exercise for the Scottish Government to identify its strategic research
requirements in the areas of rural and environment policy
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A combined Sustainable Development and Knowledge Management Review for a Scottish Local
Authority
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A Knowledge Management Review and action plan for a small business
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A narrative-based project to assess the value of a European regional network
IED Members
Andrew Llanwarne BScoSc, MSc (Econ), MIED
IED CONSULTANTS LIST 2008
Company Name
Inergize
Address
Fllor 2, Suite 2
17 Park Terrace
Glasgow
G3 6BY
Telephone
0141 332 6776 / 07512 586416
E-Mail
Liz.Inergize@btopenworld.com
Main contact
Liz Martin
Business Manager
GENERAL INFORMATION
Inergize economic and social development provides a diverse portfolio of services.
MAIN SERVICES
The team specialise in economic and social development delivering: quantative and qualitative research,
monitoring & evaluation, business planning, social enterprise development, project management, personal &
organisational development.
RECENT PROJECTS
Local Authority, Regeneration Council, Housing Associations, Social Enterprise Companies, Scottish
Community Development Centre, Council for Voluntary Services, Third Sector Organisations
IED Members
Liz Martin MBA, MIED
IED CONSULTANTS LIST 2008
Company Name
Innovacion
Address
70 Cowcross Street
London
EC1M 6EJ
Telephone
020 7251 6797
Fax
0870 137 0810
E-Mail
andy@innovacion.co.uk
Website
www.innovacion.co.uk
Main contact
Andy Rumfitt
Managing Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
Innovacion is a specialist economic development and regeneration consultancy that focuses on place making.
We help clients to create successful places supported by the right transport infrastructure, workforce skills and
dynamic business base. Innovacion advises local authorities, regional development agencies, central
government and their agencies, UDCs, LDVs, transport agencies, business support organisations, private
developers and social enterprises
RECENT PROJECTS
Places: Successful places are made through the implementation of a consistent and evidence based strategy.
We conduct property demand profiles, review City Region Development Plans, develop economic and
regeneration strategies, devise housing and investment policy and prepare bidding submissions (e.g.
INTERREG).
Infrastructure: Successful places require effectively designed, developed and operated transport and
communications infrastructure. We appraise development options, assist with TWA consents and monitor
and assess the economic impact of transport and other developments.
Business: Successful places have a vibrant and adaptable business base which values their location, their
markets and their staff. We conduct business and consumer surveys, devise business growth strategies and
bids and assist with the feasibility and procurement of business and innovation centres.
Skills: Successful places have a labour market that provides the skills and competencies that business need.
We help develop private sector led skills centres, develop and review skills development programmes for
SMEs and secure funding for specialist European employability programmes.
In 2007 we advised DCLG, CABE, the Improvement and Development Agency, the Northern Way, the
Academy of Sustainable Communities, Yorkshire Forward, Docklands Light Railway Limited, Gallagher
Homes, Waltham Forest Council, Stratford Renaissance Partnership, Doncaster MBC and the Dairy Council.
IED Members
Andy Rumfitt, MRTPI, MIED
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Company Name
John Clegg Consulting Ltd (JCC)
Address
1 Ravelston House Loan
Edinburgh
EH4 3LY
Telephone
0131 343 6821
E-Mail
consult@johncleggconsulting.co.uk
Main contact
Guy Watt
Fax
0131 343 6823
Managing Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
John Clegg Consulting Ltd was set up in 2002 to take on the consulting services and activities undertaken by
John Clegg & Co for the previous 14 years. The company is now independent and continues to provide
economic development advice to public and private sector organisations. The company has particular
knowledge and expertise in the rural sector and in supporting small businesses. We work closely with our
clients throughout assignments.
MAIN SERVICES
JCC provides a number of consultancy services including: market appraisals; research; policy development;
policy evaluation; business plans; strategy identification and implementation; SME support.
RECENT PROJECTS
Development of urban woodland strategies for Glasgow & Aberdeen; forestry policy paper development for
the RICS; analysis of wood fibre flow availability & balances for wood fired electricity plants and the UK
forest industry; mid-term evaluation of the forestry component of RDPs in Scotland; market research for the
Scottish Woodfair; development study of the Welsh landscape and forest industries; economic benefits of
relocating a major sawmill and the development of a Forest Industry Cluster; surveying the financial health
and viability of forest industry businesses; identification of business strategies and plans for the Deer
Initiative, the RSFS Forest Trust, and the FCA.
IED Members
Guy Watt BSc, BLitt, C Dip AF, MIED, FICFor
IED CONSULTANTS LIST 2008
Company Name
JDT Resources Limited
Address
South Appleton
Bellman Walk
Ripon
HG4 2TY
Telephone
01765 609449
E-Mail
Website
john.topping@btinternet.com
www.jdtresources.co.uk
Main contact
John Topping
Fax
01765 609449
Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
JDT Resources Limited provides professional consulting, advisory and business services in a broad range of
economic development situations and to a variety of economic and industrial sectors, working in partnership
with a number of other independent consultancies throughout the UK.
MAIN SERVICES
Adopting at all stages a pragmatic and best value approach, our focus is on developing strategic visions,
concepts and business plans that can be readily adopted and implemented by all stakeholders involved. JDT is
a recognised niche consultancy that can both prepare and develop new strategies, or kick start projects that
have become moribund.
RECENT PROJECTS
JDT has worked with a wide range of commercial companies and Development Agencies. At present focused
on developing business opportunities in China and the new EU Member countries. This entails working with
foreign private sector companies facilitating joint and cooperative ventures with UK Companies who are
looking to exploit this massive Chinese and European market place. Other projects include the investigation,
implementation and delivery of a training system incorporated completely into a capital works project, an indepth analysis of the food, drink and agri-clusters in the Yorkshire and Humber region to ascertain the label
and packing requirement for micro and SME’s and the setting up of a Private Limited company from scratch
to specifically address a niche sector requirement for a foreign based company are typical projects
highlighting JDT Resources versatility.
IED Members
John Topping MBA, DMS, MIED, FRSA
IED CONSULTANTS LIST 2008
Company Name
Kate Smyth
Address
Commons Farm
Shore
Todmorden
Lancs
OL14 8SD
Telephone
01706 813739 / 07831 380160
E-Mail
katesmyth@compuserve.com
Main contact
Kate Smyth
Fax
01706 810292
GENERAL INFORMATION
Kate has been working as a freelance regeneration, economic development, housing and disability adviser for
15 years. Prior to that she was Head of Economic Development and Marketing at Knowsley MBC. She
works extensively in the NW but is pleased to undertake assignments across the UK.
MAIN SERVICES
Kate enjoys carrying out a variety of assignments – in-depth research and analysis, policy and strategy
development, and, implementation for clients in the public, private, voluntary and community sectors. She
adopts a practical approach to issues and looks for innovative solutions. Kate has personal experience of
physical disability and regularly works with people who are vulnerable and/or disadvantaged to ensure that
they are involved at all stages of projects.
RECENT PROJECTS
Lancashire County Council. Assisted in the preparation of a Vulnerable Road Users audit. Lancashire County
Council. Established and supported 3 Physical Disability Partnership Boards. Burnley BC. Established a
Disabled People’s Network, prepared a Disability Guide, and in the course of producing a Disability Strategy
for Burnley ‘the place’. North West Regional Assembly. Preparation of disability strategy for the NW
entitled, ‘Committed to Inclusion, Accepting the Challenge, the NW and Disability’. Specialist consultant in
disability to Learning and Skills Council Lancashire. Preparation of ‘Is work working for you’ a study of the
attitudes of employers in Warrington and the experiences of disabled people in work or looking for work.
‘Landing a Job’ – work with Breakthrough UK and Manchester Airport. Burnley BC – evaluation of the
Training and Employment Access Point. Youth Housing Strategy for Blackburn with Darwen BC. Kate is a
member of the Inclusive Environment Group of CABE (the Commission for Architecture and the Built
Environment) with a specific interest in housing. She is also a Board member of Calico Housing and NW
Disability Arts Forum.
IED Members
Kate Smyth MIED
IED CONSULTANTS LIST 2008
Company Name
Kinetic Cubed Ltd
Address
Kinetic House
9 Riding Close
Sale
M33 2ZP
Telephone
07788 917932
E-Mail
Website
taggarwal@kinetic3.co.uk
www.kinetic3.co.uk
Other offices
Lancaster, Cardiff, New Delhi, Madrid and Barcelona
Main contact
Tony Aggarwal
Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
Kinetic Cubed is a highly entrepreneurial solutions provider, we specialise in international economic
development and trade & inward investment solutions.
MAIN SERVICES
International Economic Development
Kinetic Cubed provides high quality, value for money, bespoke international economic development and
enterprise regeneration solutions across a range of sectors and industries. Our focus is on knowledge, service
based and sustainable economy sectors, which includes creative industries, environmental goods & services
and education. We specialise in the following areas:• Action based piloting and implementation
• Capacity and capability building for high growth and developing markets
• Economic and environmental sustainability
• Research, feasibility and benchmarking studies
• Economic impact assessment
• Evaluation and appraisal
Trade & Inward Investment Solutions
Kinetic Cubed provide high impact, tangible and sustainable international business solutions at both the
strategic and tactical level. We specialise in the following areas:• Market research and market entry
• Lead generation, matchmaking and partnering
• Strategy development and deployment
• International cluster development
RECENT PROJECTS
• Commonwealth Secretariat - International strategy development and capacity building project for the
promotion of Guyana’s professional services sector.
• Manchester City Council / Manchester Knowledge Capital – Attraction and retention of talent - research and
feasibility study.
• Developing Local Enterprise Growth Initiative bids for Bolton Metro, Salford City Council and Manchester
City Council.
IED Members
Tony Aggarwal MIED
IED CONSULTANTS LIST 2008
Company Name
Roger Lowe Consultancy
Address
3 Abbots Park
Chester
Cheshire
CH1 4AW
Telephone
01244 380 693 / 07892 879208
E-Mail
roger@loweconsultancy.org.uk
Main contact
Roger Lowe
Principal
GENERAL INFORMATION
Roger Lowe Consultancy offers broad-ranging economic development expertise. The Consultancy is led by
Roger Lowe who offers over 30 years economic development and town planning experience, most recently as
Head of Cheshire County Council’s Economic Development and Tourism Service. Extensive professional
experience included international partnership activity in Japan and Western and Eastern Europe and the
management of large-scale inward investment projects, primarily from the USA. National activity, as a
CEDOS Advisor, included performance measurement and best value initiatives whilst regional and subregional work included the stimulation of strategic partnerships and economic strategies and action plans
MAIN SERVICES
The consultancy offers a broad range of economic development services with particular expertise in economic
strategies and action plans, business planning, funding bids, project management skills, best value, rural and
tourism regeneration, key sector initiatives, tourism promotion, inward investment, economic research,
partnership activities and project evaluation. Extensive management skills are available to support hardpressed regeneration initiatives requiring additional interim capacity.
RECENT PROJECTS
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Funding bids to enable sub-regional partnership action on inward investment, econometric research,
cluster development, and investor development.
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Facilitating sub-regional strategies and prioritised action plans.
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Interim management support for sub-regional partnership activity with specialisms in operational and
staffing matters
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Encouraging partnership action in enterprise generation and managed workspace development.
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Assessing sub-regional performance in EU/UK grant attainment
IED Members
Roger Lowe BA (Hons), MCD, MIED, MRTPI
IED CONSULTANTS LIST 2008
Company Name
The Mackinnon Partnership
Address
Research House
Fraser Road
Perivale
Mddx UB6 7AQ
Telephone
020 8537 3240
E-Mail
Website
iain@themackinnonpartnership.co.uk
www.themackinnonpartnership.co.uk
Main contact
Iain Mackinnon
Fax
020 8537 3201
Managing Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
We are an independent consultancy operating across the UK from our London base, with a core team of nine.
We aim to offer thoughtful, added value consultancy which is truly useful to our clients and as a small firm,
always tailor our work for our clients.
Our focus is the people side of economic development: employment, training, skills development, vocational
education, disengaged young people, business support and so on, in both area-based and national sectoral
dimensions. We work throughout the policy cycle from strategy development through to evaluation and
impact studies, and with a strong focus on a core of high quality research.
RECENT PROJECTS
Economic Development: for SE Regional Assembly, a background briefing on social enterprise; for SEEDA,
evaluation of the Emerging Technologies programme (with Arthur D Little); evaluation of regeneration
programmes, including for Ocean, North Fulham and New Cross Gate NDCs; for Thames Valley LSC, a
review of its approach to Local Area Agreements (LAAs); feasibility studies for EEDA and SWRDA for their
research Observatories; programme management support to Slough Council for the SEEDA-funded Thames
Valley Area Programme.
Skills and e-learning: for Skills for Logistics, analysis of research into shortages of LGV drivers, with
recommendations; for Manchester Employer Coalition, research into skills needs for a major new business
park in Rochdale; for Becta, a major review of work-related e-learning, with a large-scale survey of Further
Education and other providers; for the Maritime Skills Alliance, labour market information research. For
SEEDA and others, a review of Professional Development activity in basic skills across the South East –
leading to commissions from Sussex LSC and Kent and Medway Basic Skills Consortium. For the Basic
Skills Agency, evaluation advice.
Young People: For Bristol Youth Offending Team, evaluation of linked projects working with young people
at risk of offending; for the EBLO consortium in east London, evaluation of two ESF-funded projects; for
Berkshire LSC, a strategic review of the Berkshire Business Education Alliance (the EBLO Consortium); for
Cheshire and Warrington LSC, a survey (with a specialist market research ally) to research reasons for early
leaving on youth programmes.
IED Members
Iain Mackinnon FIED
IED CONSULTANTS LIST 2008
Company Name
Management Focus Ltd
Address
Heathfield House
1 Astley Road
Thame
OX9 3WQ
Telephone
0790 00 88 405
E-Mail
Website
martin@management-focus.co.uk
www.management-focus.co.uk
Main contact
Martin Houghton
Fax
01844 215 869
Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
Management Focus Ltd is a business and economic development consultancy based in the South East of
England. The practice specialises in economic development and revitalisation in terms of improving locations
as places to do business. The key focus is on providing clients with a robust evidence base, analysis and
interpretation to allow them to make better decisions. To complement this we also undertake project
development and pilot programmes prior to formal roll-out. The firm works closely with public agencies as
well as individual businesses.
MAIN SERVICES
Management Focus offers a range of services targeted at helping public agencies improve conditions for
enterprise and assisting individual firms enhance their competitive performance. Services generally fall into
two categories; initial preparation of an evidence base, and second phase project development and pilot
testing. The early phase work includes; desk and primary research to establish the nature of the business base
and the conditions for enterprise, and mapping and investigating markets and business clusters to identify
opportunities for growth. Second phase activities involve developing and implementing pilot projects and
more generally providing an interface between business and public agencies.
RECENT PROJECTS
Comprehensive involvement in the City Growth programme in London. This includes managing the London
South Central project (Corp of London), bidding for Phase 2 funding (LDA), programme managing the phase
2 projects across London (LDA) and implementing of the Western Arc project (Park Royal Partnership).
Other work includes facilitating three cluster initiatives, preparing an economic evidence base (LB Brent),
labour market study and action plan (RBKC), a comprehensive HLTT study (LB Lambeth) and action plan
(LDA).
IED Members
Martin Houghton, BSc, MBA, CEng, MIET, MIED
IED CONSULTANTS LIST 2008
Company Name
B. Mothershaw Associates
Address
32 Bramhall Park Road
Bramhall
Stockport
Cheshire
SK7 3JN
Telephone
0161 439 2563
E-Mail
Website
b.mothershawassociates@btinternet.com
www.bmassociatesuk.com
Main contact
Barbara Mothershaw
Fax
0161 439 5502
Managing Partner
GENERAL INFORMATION
B. Mothershaw Associates has been operational in the Economic Development Consultancy Business since
2004. The Principal, Barbara Mothershaw, has some 27 years experience of Economic Regeneration in both
urban and rural areas. Her last position prior to setting up the consultancy was Head of Economic and
Tourism Development at Chester City Council.
B. Mothershaw Associates offers a range of Economic Regeneration services to the public, private and
voluntary sectors within the NW of England and further afield. It offers reasonably priced services in the
following sectors:
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All aspects of Economic Development and Regeneration
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Project/Programme/Interim Management in Economic Regeneration/Tourism Development;
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LSP/ Business/ Community Partnership Development;
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Organisational Change;
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City Centre Management
B. Mothershaw Associates also has expertise in:
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International/ National/ Regional/ Local Partnerships;
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Event Management;
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Policy Development;
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Service Planning;
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Research;
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Funding;
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Neighborhood Renewal
RECENT PROJECTS
In the recent past projects have included:
Interim Management in Regeneration at Halton Borough Council;
Project Management of a key gateway redevelopment site at Widnes Waterfront EDZ;
Development Work for the NW Branch of the IED.
IED Members
Barbara Mothershaw MIED
IED CONSULTANTS LIST 2008
Company Name
Nathaniel Lichfield and Partners
Address
Generator Studios
Trafalgar Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 2LA
Telephone
0191 261 5685
E-Mail
Website
vcuthbertson@nlpplanning.com
www.nlpplanning.com
Other offices
London, Cardiff, Manchester
Main contact
Vicky Cuthbertson
Fax
0191 261 9180
Associate Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
Nathaniel Lichfield and Partners is an independent consultancy specialising in economics, planning and urban
design. The firm provide consultancy support for a wide range of clients both in the public, private and
voluntary sectors, including Regional Development Agencies, Regional Assemblies, Government Offices,
Local Authorities, New Deal for Communities and voluntary organisations.
MAIN SERVICES
Regeneration strategies and frameworks;
Economic development advice and Economic impact assessments;
Employment Land Reviews
Research
Masterplanning
Implementation and delivery strategies;
Advice on funding;
Feasibility Studies
Evaluations
Planning Advice
RECENT PROJECTS
Economic role of the Health & Higher Education sectors in Oxford - Oxford City Council
Economic Impact of the Metro Centre- Capital Shopping Centres
Employment Land Reviews – Hambleton, South Tyneside, Oxford, Cheltenham, Swindon, South
Shropshire Councils and North East Regional Assembly
Planning for Economic Development – RDAs
Funding Advice – Ecco and St Boswells
Feasibility Study of an Outdoor Swimming Pool – North Tyneside Council
Economic Impact of relocation of Council Offices on Town Centres – North Tyneside Council
Economic Success and Housing – Yorkshire & Humber Regional Assembly
Linthorpe Road Retail Strategy – Middlesbrough Council & Town Centre Company
Stanley Area Development Framework – Derwentside District Council
IED Members
John Robertson, MSc, DipTP, MRTPI, MIED
Ciaran Gunne-Jones AIED
IED CONSULTANTS LIST 2008
Company Name
Net-Workman
Address
Wynd Cottage
Cross Wynd
Falkland
Fife KY15 7BE
Telephone
01337 858687
E-Mail
Website
info@net-workman.co.uk
www.net-workman.co.uk
Main contact
Marilyn Workman
GENERAL INFORMATION
Recently established independent community economic development consultancy, supported by a network of
associates, specialising in digital, social and economic inclusion achieved through community capacity
building.
Based in Scotland, with considerable experience in the North West of England, with a particular interest in the
creative arts, community engagement, social enterprise development, rural areas and young people.
Managed by an experienced economic development officer, knowledge and information specialist who
welcomes the challenges of strategic planning, project management and research. Working in partnership with
clients to adopt innovative and creative approaches to managing change in society, in areas where the impact
of ideas and their successful implementation, really does matter.
MAIN SERVICES
Project Management (Prince 2)
Research
Strategy Development
Community Capacity Building
Digital Inclusion
RECENT PROJECTS
View the case studies on
http://www.net-workman.co.uk/casestudies.htm
IED Members
Marilyn Workman, BA, MICLIP, MIED
IED CONSULTANTS LIST 2008
Company Name
Bert Nicholson Associates
Address
Braemhor
4 The Meadows
Muir of Ord
Ross-shire
IV6 7QL
Telephone
01463 870030
E-Mail
Bert@braemhor.co.uk
Main contact
Bert Nicholson
Fax
01463 870700
Principal
GENERAL INFORMATION
Executive and consultancy expereince in policy design and implementation in business planning and
investment, access to finance for SMEs, investment readiness, business growth, enterprise and management
development programmes, training and labour market interventions, development of social enterprises and
urban regeneration. Track record in strategy formulation, partnership development, place marketing, cluster
development, business support design and delivery, economic development delivery, project development,
SRB and European fund bids, job brokerage, and programme evaluation studies. Bert Nicholson was senior
director of Birmingham City Council's Economic Development Department, director of Aston Reinvestment
Trust and director of Industrial Development at Central Region.
MAIN SERVICES
Research, design and interim management of programmes and projects, programme and project appraisal and
evaluation, Best Value reviews, sector studies, funding applications and business planning, financial
appraisals and partnership development support, including partnership action planning. Experienced in
interpreting national policy measures to local contexts and engaging communities and businesses in
regeneration activity. Seminar and workshop organisation and facilitation, formerly as Regional Associate for
the Planning Exchange and currently for IED.
RECENT PROJECTS
Interim management of economic development at LBEaling covering LEGI, LAA block 4 and City Strategy,
impact evaluation of ONE Northeast priority sectors, Development Co-ordinator for Coventry &
Warwickshire Reinvestment Trust, Access to Finance for SMEs facilitator for AWM, Business Planning for
Inward Investment agencies, incubator appraisals and development proposals, enterprise delivery and
business group development in South Birmingham, business planning and fund raising for community
businesses, project appraisals and evaluations, planning, negotiating and securing finance for Community
Investment Funds, action plan co-ordination for regeneration of Invergordon.
IED Members
Bert Nicholson BSc, Cert Dip Accountancy & Finance, MIED
IED CONSULTANTS LIST 2008
Company Name
Old Bell 3 Ltd (Economic Development and European Services)
Address
4 Lower Galdeford
Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 1RN
Telephone
01584 876610
E-Mail
gareth@oldbell3.co.uk
Other offices
Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire
Main contact
Gareth S Williams
Managing Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
Old Bell 3 Ltd. Economic Development and European Services is a company formed in April 2000 by Gareth
Williams to provide consultancy support to public, private and voluntary sector organisations on regional and
local economic development issues. Gareth is a well-known expert on the Structural Funds, having worked as
Head of European and International Affairs in Birmingham City Council and as an Associate Director of
ECOTEC Research and Consulting and has also worked as a Civil Servant and Special Adviser in central
government and the European Parliament. The accent is firmly on a precise and carefully tailored response to
each individual commission, with inputs carried out personally by Gareth himself, fellow employees, Huw
and Nia Bryer and, as appropriate, highly experienced associates.
MAIN SERVICES
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Policy advice on the design, implementation, delivery and monitoring and evaluation of Structural
Fund programmes, action plans etc. and advice on accessing European funding for both public and
private sector bodies.
Providing advice on, and evaluation of, domestic regeneration and education and training policy and
programmes.
Development and facilitation of partnership working and local economic strategies.
Advice on Welsh, UK and European economic development, labour market and education and
training policy.
RECENT PROJECTS
The Mid Term Evaluation Updates of the Objective 1 and Objective 3 Structural Fund Programmes
in Wales and the Ireland-Wales INTERREG IIIA Programme (2005); project managing the Mid-term
Evaluations of the Objective 1 and Objective 3 Programmes in Wales (2003) and a major study on Good
Practice in Project Management of Objective 1 Projects (2004) all for the Welsh Assembly Government;
Project managing the Mid Term Evaluation (2003) and Mid Term Evaluation Update (2005) of the
URBACT Programme for the French Government (with ECOTEC Research and Consulting Ltd.);
Developing an Action Plan for the Skills for Business Network Wales (2005/6);
Undertaking evaluations of the Communities First Support Network (CFSN) and the Communities
First Trust Fund for the CFSN and the Welsh Assembly Government (2003), and of the Wales Social Partners
Unit (2003); as well as an ongoing evaluation of the Communites@One Programme (2006 – 8);
Developing an Economic Growth Strategy for Denbighshire (2006) and a Framework for
Convergence Funding for North West Wales (2006-7).
IED Members
Gareth S Williams BA, MIED
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Company Name
Optimat Ltd
Address
James Watt Centre
Scottish Enterprise Technology Park
East Kilbride
Glasgow
G75 0QD
Telephone
01355 272800
E-Mail
Website
angus.hunter@optimat.co.uk
www.optimat.co.uk
Other offices
Birmingham
Main contact
Angus Hunter
Fax
01355 272556
Managing Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
Optimat is an independent strategy and economic consultancy with 20 permanent staff. Our mission is to
enable our clients to generate wealth by exploiting developments in markets and technologies.
MAIN SERVICES
We work with the public sector, academia, research organisations and companies and have expertise in
sectoral development, cluster mapping, technology foresight and assessment, scenario planning, innovation,
technology transfer and commercialisation, marketing strategy, diversification and business planning.
We offer these services to manufacturing and technology sectors, particularly the automotive, aerospace,
chemical, electronics, energy, engineering, environmental, food & drink, ICT, materials, oil & gas, photonics
and research sectors.
RECENT PROJECTS
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Economic Futures study for a consortium of Local Authorities in Staffordshire, including economic
modelling, growth clusters and land/site issues
Scenario-based strategy for the Peak District
Coordination of the UK and European Programmes on ICT for Traditional Manufacturing Industries
Development of the Business Plan for a regional innovation centre to allow the food & drink industry
to be more radical about product and process innovation
Coordination of the DTI/DEFRA sponsored network on ‘Sectoral Sustainability’ involving over 50
diverse sectoral associations
IED Members
Angus Hunter MIED, AIMC, CEng, MIMechE
John Taylor MSc, BA(hons), AIED
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Company Name
PA Consulting Group
Address
123 Buckingham Palace Road
London
SW1W 9SR
Telephone
020 7730 9000
E-Mail
veera.johnson@paconsulting.com
Other offices
Birmingham, Cambridge, Glasgow, Manchester
Main contact
Veera Johnson
Fax
020 7333 5354
Senior Partner
GENERAL INFORMATION
PA Consulting is a leading management and technology consultancy, operating world-wide from around 50
offices in over 20 countries. Established over 50 years ago, PA provides a range of services including
economic development and regeneration, strategic sourcing and public-private partnerships, change
management, enterprise re-engineering, business strategy and market research.
MAIN SERVICES
Offers a comprehensive range of services including economic development, European funding, policy,
programme and project evaluations, employment and the labour market, transport, research and policy studies
and regeneration strategy.
RECENT PROJECTS
Development of Impact Evaluation Framework for DTI/RDAs, RDA Impact Assessment study, Delivery of
the National Strategy for Neighbourhood Renewal, Economic Impact Assessments of Middlesbrough town
centre regeneration, Stockton on Tees Northbank regeneration and Middlehaven Dock. Establishing a new
eLearning organisation for Yorkshire Forward Regional Development Agency. Delivering a methodology to
help ensure that strategic inward investment to support regional economic growth has the right focus, strategy
and support from regional stakeholders for the World Bank.. Interim evaluation of English Partnerships, Safer
Cities, Estate Action, London Docklands Development Corporation, Electronic fee collection system
technology trails and tenant management organisations for DCLG. Information management for the pilot
Welfare to Work programme for DfES. E-government and electronic service delivery, Appraisal of a planned
bio-technology centre for SEEDA new technology review for London Development Agency, advice on the
expansion of broadband for DTI and evaluating PFI for social housing, for DCLG
IED Members
Veera Johnson, MIED
IED CONSULTANTS LIST 2008
Company Name
Papworth Research & Consultancy
Address
92 Bonchurch Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 3PH
Telephone
01273 699993
E-Mail
Website
enquiries@papworth.info
www.papworth.info
Main contact
Rachel Papworth MA(Econ) MIED, Principal Consultant
Fax
01273 699993
GENERAL INFORMATION
Papworth Research & Consultancy was created in 1997 to maximise the impact of those working to improve
the lives of the disadvantaged. It unites the skills and experience of its Principal Consultant, Rachel Papworth,
with those of a network of associates and fieldwork agencies. Rachel is a researcher and consultant with over
fifteen years experience of assisting regeneration organisations. Clients include central government
departments, local authorities, LSCs, children’s centre partnerships, learning partnerships, community &
voluntary sector organisations, regeneration partnerships, educational establishments and private sector
organisations.
MAIN SERVICES
Our specialisms include: qualitative and quantitative labour market research and consultancy;
training/learning/workforce development; supporting children’s centres; involving local people in the
regeneration process; evaluation; and business planning
RECENT PROJECTS
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Brighton & Hove City Council: evaluation of the Area Investment Fund programme;
SEERA: contributing to the development of a Context & Issues Paper to inform a Select Committee
considering SEEDA’s work in the Coastal South East;
Three East Sussex Children’s Centres: assessment of the impact of Infant Community Nursery Nurse
posts;
Ealing Council: development of a strategy for facilitating neighbourhood involvement in
regeneration;
Sussex Learning Network: exploring options for sustaining a service to support vocational learning
beyond the initial HEFCE funding for SLN;
Sussex Learning Network: research to inform the development and promotion of Foundation degrees
in Sussex;
Medway Council: evaluation of Prime Advantage, an Equal funded project which aims to address
labour market disadvantage faced by older people.
IED Members
Rachel Papworth MA(Econ), MIED
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Company Name
Paradine Consulting
Address
7 Hall View
Worksop
Nottinghamshire
S80 3GA
Telephone
01909 482353 /
E-Mail
sharon@paradine-consulting.co.uk
www.paradine-consulting.co.uk
Fax
01909 482353
Website
Other offices
Main contact (name and position) Sharon Paradine
Principal
GENERAL INFORMATION
Sharon set up Paradine Consulting in April 2001 to build upon her fourteen-year career in regeneration
working in both the private and public sectors. Clients during the past three years have included local
authorities, Development Agencies and Sub-Regional Strategic Partnerships, Business Links, Colleges,
charities, Chambers of Commerce, community groups and private companies. The company offers a
comprehensive service tailored to the particular needs of its clients. This may include the development of an
initial concept, drawing together grant applications, negotiations with funding bodies, management of project
delivery and the grant claims process, through to evaluation.
MAIN SERVICES
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funding brokerage
assembling programmes, partnerships and strategies
research, consulting and business planning
project development and appraisal
project and programme administration, including interim claims management services
evaluation and review
RECENT PROJECTS
Geographic and sectoral strategies, business, tourism, training, community, arts, heritage, innovation, housing
and energy projects. Examples of projects benefiting from recent successful funding procurement include the
East Midlands Food Technology Centre, Bassetlaw Business Innovation Centre; the Bassetlaw Employment
Skills Centre; Bassetlaw Play Strategy; the multi-faceted regeneration of Hexgreave Estate in rural
Nottinghamshire; Ransomwood Business Centre; Chesterfield Pathways; Worksop Canalside Development
Study and the Idle Valley Rural Learning Centre.
IED Members
Sharon Paradine, MBA, FRSA, MIED
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Company Name
Geoff Peart Consulting
Address
The Hawthorns
Leckie Road
Gargunnock
Stirling
FK8 3BJ
Telephone
01786 860318 / 07855 904039
E-Mail
geoffpeartconsultancy@peartg.fsbusiness.co.uk
Main contact
Geoff Peart
Fax
01786 860318
Principal
GENERAL INFORMATION
Geoff Peart Consulting was established in July 2000 by Geoff Peart, who has 36 years experience of public
sector planning and economic development matters. Latterly, he was Director of Development and Planning
at Central Regional Council (1991-6) and Director of Strategic Services at Falkirk Council (1996-1999).
Particular areas of expertise include: strategic planning; area regeneration; European programmes and local
government policy and management. Much work undertaken jointly with yellowbook ltd.
MAIN SERVICES
Development policy advice and research. Economic and physical strategy development, evaluation and
monitoring. Sector/cluster studies; regional industrial policy advice; social inclusion initiatives/regeneration
strategy development and evaluation.
Service Planning and Best Value reviews/ benchmarking for
development related services.
RECENT PROJECTS
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Dumfries Southern Bypass STAG: Dumfries and Galloway Council. (with yellowbook) Undertook
desk- based work in connection with the appraisal of potential economic impacts associated with the
road proposal.
Business Development Impact Evaluation: North Ayrshire Council (with yellowbook) Study to
identify and quantify the effect of NAC’s services on the economy of North Ayrshire and the
competitiveness of its SMEs. Undertook analyses of NAC internal records, statistical analysis of
published data, undertook on-line survey of the business community. Developed estimates of gross
and net job and GVA impacts. Recommendations for future action.
Keswick Town Centre Master Plan: Keswick Area Partnership (with yellowbook) Development of a
strategy to make better use of Keswick’s townscape heritage assets. Involved production of a
Baseline Report; Design Guidance and Public Realm strategy; Building re-use strategy and Design
Briefs. Involved extensive stakeholder consultations
Paisley Town Centre Study: Scottish Enterprise Renfrewshire (with yellowbook) Study to identify
and analyse the causes of retail underperformance in the town, and develop initiatives for improving
the offer and mix of shops, increasing the uptake of vacant units and improving the trading
conditions in the town.
Fife Coastal Development Zone: Fife Council (with yellowbook) Undertook a programme of
research and consultations to establish a clear strategic rationale for the zone including a review of
current policies and designations. Detailed development of proposals for branding, a spatial
proposition for the study area and waterfront development. Development of a strategy for the coastal
zone, together with recommendations on delivery
IED Members
Geoff Peart BA,MA,MRTPI,MIED
IED CONSULTANTS LIST 2008
Company Name
Project-e Ltd “Managers of Market Vision, Quality of Service
and Technology Passion”
Address
1st Floor
26 Farthingate
Southwell
Nottinghamshire
NG25 0HT
Telephone
01636 813074
E-Mail
m.rose@project-e.co.uk
Website
Main contact
Malcolm Rose
Managing Director
www.project-e.co.uk
GENERAL INFORMATION
As the options for Europe’s future competitiveness become increasingly focused on creativity, design and
innovation, a newly established company - Project-E Ltd - has emerged which specialises in these key areas
of wealth creation.
The principals of Project-e Ltd combine their flair in these areas (with particular strengths in cutting edge elearning technologies and e-security, marketing and project management) with the informed perspective of
many years of senior public service experience also at international level.
If you are looking for advice, guidance or support in responding to European/ Government research
programmes please talk to us - we can probably help. Similarly if you are looking to improve the contribution
of innovation to your local/regional economic strategy we have good credentials as expert practitioners.
If this is all too ‘new fangled’ we have strengths in most of the ‘traditional’ economic development and
people-focused regeneration areas.
RECENT PROJECTS
EU Framework 6: For the Social Care Institute for Excellence, Project-E secured participation in the €12
million PROLIX project and is providing ongoing support throughout implementation.
Transnational commercial partnerships: for multimediamarketing.com and the Italian Open University,
Project-E brokered a mutually beneficial arrangement to supply learning materials and develop a common
CPD programme in English, Italian and Arabic for the Mediterranean Arabic speaking world.
Market Research: For a creative sector development agency, market research assignments exploring the
revenue generating possibilities of added value services in respect of video streaming, high definition TV and
podcasting.
Other: Project-e facilitated the successful bid within the NHS-U programme for the set-up of a specialist elearning campus
IED Members
Malcolm Rose MIED
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Company Name
Quaternion Research and Consultancy
Address
28 Church Lane
Prestwich
Manchester
M25 1AJ
Telephone
0161 773 3837
E-Mail
kb@quaternion.co.uk
Main contact
Ken Barnsley
Fax
0161 773 7973
Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
Quaternion was established in February 1998 and provides specialist research and consultancy expertise to
Local Authorities, Local Strategic and Regeneration Partnerships, Learning and Skills Councils and the Small
Business Service. The company uses a powerful network of associate consultants to ensure that research and
consultancy solutions provide the right expertise. Quaternion’s approach is strongly based on flexible project
design and partnership with the client and co-providers to deliver simple solutions to complex problems.
MAIN SERVICES
Research and evaluation– regeneration baseline studies, sector studies, employer surveys, programme and
project evaluation and impact studies, skills audits, economic assessments, impact analysis. Consultancy –
Regeneration strategies, development of funding bids, delivery plans, project management, partnership
development, capacity building, local strategy review.
RECENT PROJECTS
Business Support Study for a North West Unitary Authority; final evaluation of a major North West City SRB
Round Five Programme and final evaluation of a North West Metropolitan Council SRB Round Six
Programme; evaluation and impacts study of a programme of improvements to local centres; skills audit for a
North West Unitary Authority; addition to the standing list of consultants for a North East New Deal for
Communities programme to carry out independent project appraisals and project evaluations for employment,
economic development, learning and housing projects; evaluation of employment support programme for a
North West Unitary Authority.
IED Members
Ken Barnsley BSc MA MIED MRS
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Company Name
Regeneris Consulting Limited
Address
70 Cowcross Street
London
EC1M 6EJ
Telephone
020 7250 1787
E-Mail
j.coleman@regeneris.co.uk Website
Other offices
Altrincham, Cheshire 0161 926 9214
Main contact
Jim Coleman
www.regeneris.co.uk
Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
Regeneris Consulting is a specialist economic development and regeneration consultancy based in London
and Manchester. We work across the UK for central government, regional and sub regional agencies, local
authorities and the private sector.
MAIN SERVICES
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Economic Research & Policy Advice. A core skill running through our work is the ability to analyse
what makes an economy tick and how to measure its health, relative performance and key external influences.
We get to the core of key economic and regeneration issues. This expertise has been developed across a broad
canvas of regeneration and economic development and has stood us in good stead in preparing policy advice
for Regional Development Agencies and government.
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Economic Development & Regeneration Strategies. We are experts in the process of area analysis
and strategy development, including the formation of realistic and deliverable action plans. Our experience
extends from a region-wide level, through sub-regional areas and local authorities, down to small regeneration
neighbourhoods and from city centres to rural areas.
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Economic Impact Assessment and Appraisal. The team rigorously assess the potential and actual
socio-economic impact of major projects. These range from airports, rail freight terminals and ports through
to tourism projects, sports stadia and regeneration schemes.
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Feasibility, Business Planning & Project Appraisal. We have a reputation for a rigorous and
independent approach, acting both in the development and assessment of funding bids and projects. We
appraise a wide range of large scale funding applications.
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Project & Programme Evaluation. Regeneris evaluates large and often complex policies and
programmes to assess value for money and help improve design and delivery. We have a well developed
approach and set of tools and techniques applicable to all economic development and regeneration projects or
programmes.
RECENT PROJECTS
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Stratford (East London) Economic Vision – Stratford Renaissance Partnership
West Midlands Economic Strategy Policy Options – Advantage West Midlands
Thurrock Economic Development Strategy – Thurrock Thames Gateway Development Corporation
LEGI Evaluation Feasibility Study and Baseline – DCLG
IED Members
Dr Jim Coleman MIED
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Company Name
Research for Results - Strategy for Action
Address
50/4 North Castle Street
Edinburgh
EH2 3LU
Telephone
0131 220 5196 / 0788 788 7661
E-Mail
ianpage@pagei.freeserve.co.uk
Other offices
also at Milton Keynes
Main contact
Ian Page
Fax
0131 220 5296
Principal
GENERAL INFORMATION
We are a specialist consultancy established in 1998 - based in Edinburgh and Milton Keynes - offering a full
range of economic development & regeneration consultancy services, built around the following
characteristics:
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Personal service - you get who you see
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A partnership approach - done with you, not to you
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Responsive - able to accommodate change during a project
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Action/results orientated - focussed on providing practical & realistic solutions
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Flexible - in how employed/used; including secondment, interim management roles
Whilst offering the strengths of a small consultancy, we have strategic relationships with a number of larger,
planning, economic development and market research consultancies – this allows bespoke services to be
delivered to meet the specific needs of assignments.
MAIN SERVICES
We have a particular focus on community based economic development, planning, public policy, education
and learning research & evaluation studies, and strategy development/implementation.
RECENT PROJECTS
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Investment strategies - e.g. for the provision of neighbourhood shopping facilities in support of
developing Housing Market Renewal Programme Area Development Frameworks
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Managing the service design and procurement process for the provision of business support services
to increase enterprise activity linked to the delivery of LEGI activity
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Demand assessments, feasibility studies and business planning projects - re provision of community
resource centres, development of Higher Education facilities etc.
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Evaluations studies of e.g. business support & aftercare services and projects concerned with
addressing social exclusion & deprivation
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Skills audits and learning plans – involving primary research with individuals, businesses and
stakeholders
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Employer research projects involving telephone/face to face interviews & workshops
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Organisational reviews/evaluations - e.g. of partnership structures and of partnership working
A full description of the above, other assignments and of our main services are available via e-mail.
IED Members
Ian Page, BA (Hons), MRTPI, MCMI, FRSA, MIED
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Company Name
Ribble Consultants
Address
39 Thorndale Road
Belmont
Durham
DH1 2AJ
Telephone
0191 386 6313
E-Mail
Website
ied@ribble-consultants.co.uk
www.ribble-consultants.co.uk
Main contact
Stuart Thompson
Fax
0191 386 4198
Principal
GENERAL INFORMATION
Ribble Consultants is a strategy consultancy with a particular emphasis on small enterprise, EU funding and
planning documents, and Central and Eastern Europe (particularly Hungary).
MAIN SERVICES
Strategy and policy development at all levels from small support organisations to government Ministries;
establishment of new organisations from scratch in unsupportive environments; assessment and evaluation
work; market analysis; international connections with EU and accession countries (including organisation of
visits, identifying contacts, market analysis, translation); PCM training; financial analysis and design of new
financial instruments; facilitation of strategy development.
RECENT PROJECTS
Feasibility study for a social enterprise run by disabled people; partnership review for strategic partnership in
Northumberland/North Tyneside; facilitation of strategy days for a local development trust; membership
marketing strategy for national voluntary organisation; communication review for national park authority;
evaluation of education project for NDC.
IED Members
Stuart Thompson, MA MBA MIED
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Company Name
Rider Levett Bucknall
Address
38 Carver Street
Sheffield
S1 4FS
Telephone
0114 289 5033 / 07973 325047
Fax
E-Mail
paul.mercer@uk.rlb.com
Website
0114 289 5010
www.rlb.com
Other offices Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool , London, Manchester, Wokingham
Main contact
Paul Mercer
Managing Partner (Regeneration)
GENERAL INFORMATION
We operate out of 60 offices across 20 countries and have a total staff of over 1,750, but we work hard to
ensure that we deliver a tailored service. We work closely with all our clients to provide the best solutions on
a local, regional or international platform. We deliver a continuously improving service to our customers and
believe that the following points differentiate us from our competitors
MAIN SERVICES
Rider Levett Bucknall’s specialist Regeneration unit offers a wide range of services to deliver realistic,
sustainable and commercially viable solutions, addressing projects disadvantaged by virtue of location,
complexity, contamination, social, skill-based or economic circumstances. We are able to offer a fully
comprehensive range of regeneration services to public and private sector clients, offering innovative
solutions, underpinned by a balanced understanding of stakeholder objectives in terms of commercialism,
probity, regularity and value for money. Rider Levett Bucknalls approach to regeneration and strategic
development solutions is founded on a sustainable and integrated whole life development management
approach to provide added value to our customers.
RECENT PROJECTS
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English Partnerships – Appraisal, Financial Modelling and/or monitoring services, including Local
Housing Company Model; Park Hill Flats, Sheffield; Hull Fruit Market; Digital Campus Sheffield, Sadlers
Park Burslem, Sheffield New Retail Quarter.
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Heritage Lottery Fund Regional & Major Projects Teams – Great North Museum, Newcastle;
The Rotunda, Scarborough; Greenhead Park, Huddersfield; Bedlington THI; Bynmill Park, Swansea;
Gateshead THI.
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Financial Appraisal Modelling – Complex regeneration schemes for a range of key clients
including Sheffield City Council, Urban Splash, Commercial Estates Group, Haslam Homes, HJ Banks,
Hallam Land Management and Redrow.
We offer tailored regeneration services to a wide portfolio of clients in the public and private sector including:
Area Based Implementation Strategies;
Market-tested Masterplanning;
Project Appraisal and Financial Modeling;
Development and Feasibility Studies;
Options Appraisal, Sensitivity Analysis and Risk Management;
Funding Applications and Advice, inc RDA, Objective 1 and 2, SRB, English Heritage, Sport England;
Development Monitoring and Output Assessment;
Taxation and Capital Allowances Consultancy
IED Members
Lindsay Birkett, BSc (Hons), MSc, MIED
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Company Name
Rowan Tree Consulting
Address
24 Ballifeary Lane
Inverness
IV3 5PH
Telephone
01463 715225
E-Mail
Website
info@rowan-tree-scotland.co.uk
www.rowan-tree-consulting.co.uk
Main contact
Helen Smith
Fax
01463 715225
Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
Rowan Tree Consulting offers a range of tourism-, heritage- and marketing-relating services to the public,
private and voluntary sectors within the Highlands and further afield. We are particularly experienced in
working with groups of small businesses and community groups, and specialise in providing realistic advice
and practical support.
MAIN SERVICES
We work with a range of clients in the public, private and voluntary sectors. Our services include
development, implementation and evaluation of tourism marketing plans; tourism niche market development;
preparation of funding bids; market research; interpretive planning and preparation of interpretive materials
(particularly in relation to heritage themes); project evaluation and review etc. We can also deal with
research, marketing and project management in other sectors.
RECENT PROJECTS
Recent clients and projects include:
 Lairg Development Group – preparation of local Interpretive Plan.
 Great Glen Ways Initiative – research, copywriting and image sourcing of series of 48 interpretive
panels for the Great Glen Ways.
 Loch Ness Trail – Phase Two– research and preparation re development of Loch Ness Trail,
following on from scoping exercise also undertaken by us.
 Knockando Wool Mill Trust - research and preparation of audience development plan for Knockando
Wool Mill Trust, Moray, in connection with wider HLF funding bid.
 Beauly Firth and Glens Trust – preparation of detailed specification and costing for new
interpretative exhibition at the Beauly Centre.
 HLN (Highlands Loch Ness) Ltd – development and implementation of all marketing activities for
tourism marketing consortium of 35+ members along with overall management of budgets and
members’ meetings etc.
 Highlands and Islands Enterprise – review of Highlands & Islands Food and Drink Forum initiative.
 Moray Firth Partnership – preparation of audience development plan in connection with forthcoming
“Hands across the Firth” Heritage Lottery Fund application.
 Moray Firth Partnership – co-ordination and promotion of three-year “Beach Guardians” initiative
aimed at raising awareness of Moray Firth beach litter issues and encouraging local communities to
become actively involved in beach clean-ups and surveys.
 Highland Council – co-ordination and promotion of Highland Archaeology Fortnight for a 4th year.
 The Highland Council – Scoping study reviewing various potential Highland locations for future
Royal National Mod competitions.
 Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Scottish Enterprise and VisitScotland – telephone survey of
ancestral tourism operators, as part of wider review of Ancestral Scotland initiative.
IED Members
Helen Smith BA(Hons), PG Dip Acc, MIED
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Company Name
Ryden Property Consultants
Address
130 St Vincent Street
Glasgow
G2 5HF
Telephone
0141 204 3838
E-Mail
Website
iain.wardrop@ryden.co.uk
www.ryden.co.uk
Other offices
Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, Inverness, Leeds
Main contact
Iain Wardrop
Fax
0141 204 3554
GENERAL INFORMATION
Established in 1959, Ryden is the largest firm of independent Chartered Surveyors in Scotland specialising in
commercial & industrial property. We have more than 130 UK staff & offices in Aberdeen, Glasgow,
Edinburgh, Dundee, Inverness & Leeds & an unrivalled knowledge of the Scottish property market. Ryden’s
Quality Management Systems is certified as meeting the requirements of ISO 9001.
MAIN SERVICES
Ryden is a full service surveying firm with the following departments:
Consulting Group (offering specialist property market research & planning advice);
Agency and Development (across industrial, offices, retail & leisure sectors);
Building Consultancy (surveying services, property & facilities management, project management,
architectural & contract services);
Property Management (planned & preventative maintenance, service charges, Health & Safety regulations,
tenant liaison, rent collection & contract administration);
Investment and Finance (acquisitions, disposals, development funding & finance);
Professional (valuation, rating & rent reviews); and
Plant and Machinery (asset valuations, insurance valuations, insolvency support & auctions, tender & private
treaty sales).
RECENT PROJECTS
Sectoral research
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Future Property Demand from the Oil & Gas Industry;
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A Property Market Analysis of Scotland’s Financial Services Sector; and
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Scottish Biosciences Property Market Forecast.
Area based research
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Glasgow Industrial Land & Property Study;
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18 Lanarkshire Town Centres Review; and
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Ayr and Prestwick Office Development Study.
Miscellaneous
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Economic Impact Assessment of Public Realm Enhancements at the Broomielaw;
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Sutherland Woollen Mill Option Appraisal and Market Research; and
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The Scottish Property Review (bi-annual commercial property review).
IED Members
Iain Wardrop, BSc (Hons), MRICS, MIED
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Company Name
SG Consulting
Address
23 Nursery Close
Tamerton Foliot
Plymouth
Devon
PL5 4QG
Telephone
01752 795034 / 07749 266 042
E-Mail
stevegerry@dsl.pipex.com
Main contact
Steve Gerry
Consultant
GENERAL INFORMATION
Steve Gerry has over ten years experience of working in multi sector economic development and regeneration
partnerships between the public, private, voluntary and community sectors across the south west of England.
Between 2000 and 2003 he was executive director of one of the region’s first LSPs. Prior to this he was a
business analyst and management consultant for over a decade with one of the largest south-west based
private sector firms.
Now in his fifth year as a freelance consultant, Steve provides his clients with solutions based on sound
methodological theory but set within the current commercial, political and economic realities. Steve can offer
an independent perspective and ensure that the advice that he gives is both robust and appropriate.
Particular strengths in the following skills:
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Strategic planning
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Project management
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Data analysis and research including baseline assessments
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Feasibility studies and business planning
RECENT PROJECTS
Feasibility study and business plan for a group of third sector social enterprises wishing to act as a
consortium in order to win business contracts in Somerset. Client: ViSTA Project, Langport.
Strategic review and business plan for a Taunton-based Development Trust. The review required an
analysis of the organisation’s current and potential activities and funding streams and included a workshop
with trustees and stakeholders in order to determine whether it had a sustainable future.
Client: Taunton East Development Trust.
Baseline assessment of two of Somerset’s most disadvantaged wards. This included a thorough
analysis of ONS statistics at ward and SOA level and of local strategies; initiatives and action plans. The
analysis was undertaken as a pre-cursor to the development of local neighbourhood strategies and in
anticipation of this, recommended a number of priority subject areas.
Client: Taunton Deane Borough Council
Enterprise Advisor to a range of schools across Devon. Providing strategic advice to the senior
management team regarding enterprise learning: typically undertaking an audit of their enterprise activities;
preparing an action plan to at least fulfil the school’s minimum statutory requirements and assisting in the
delivery and achievement of the action plan.
Clients: LSC and a range of schools
Secretary & Treasurer to Plymouth Manufacturers Group a three year contract to provide strategic
direction and day-to-day administrative support to Plymouth’s network of 19 large manufacturers with a
combined turnover of £1.5bn and employing 12,500 staff.
IED Members
Steve Gerry MBA Dip L ACIS MIED
IED CONSULTANTS LIST 2008
Company Name
Shared Intelligence
Address
1 Fitzroy Square
London
W1T 5HE
Telephone
0207 756 7600
E-Mail
Website
patrick.mcveigh@sharedintelligence.net
www.sharedintelligence.net
Main contact
Patrick McVeigh
Fax
0207 756 7601
GENERAL INFORMATION
Shared Intelligence is one of the UK’s fastest growing, multi-disciplinary economic development and public
policy consultancies. Our work cuts across a range of policy agendas, from regional and city regional growth
through employability, health, sustainable communities and improvement and capacity building in local
government. We believe that sharing knowledge brings success – and this ethos underpins everything that we
do. We work with our clients, building their capacity and skills. They include Government departments, NonDepartmental Public Bodies, Regional Development Agencies, Local Authorities, Local Strategic
Partnerships and other public, private, voluntary and community sector organisations.
MAIN SERVICES
We create visions and strategies, prepare feasibility studies, investment plans and funding bids. We evaluate
programmes and projects. We help organisations manage change and support improvement in the delivery of
services. We also develop and manage learning networks - best practice communities where participants can
share knowledge, solve problems and develop skills. We work with our clients – often challenging them to
consider problems from a different angle, and helping them to develop and implement solutions and to build
their capacity to do so. We specialize in
 visioning and scenario planning – a key tool for local authorities in developing their ‘place shaping’
role
 socio-economic auditing - we help our clients understand the requirements of the new local
economic duty and turn data into intelligence to help shape future strategy
 peer review and action learning – these underpin our learning networks which bring policy makers
and practitioners together to learn from each other
 evaluation – with a strong focus on innovative approaches to learning and dissemination.
RECENT PROJECTS
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developed City Strategy employment & skills programme for Birmingham, Coventry and the Black
Country and part of team led by Warwick University undertaking the national evaluation of City Strategy
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part of Sheffield Hallam University team evaluating the New Deal for Communities programme
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led RDA net impact evaluations for two major business support programmes for Yorkshire Forward
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evaluated Neighbourhood Renewal Fund programmes in Birmingham, Burnley, Lewisham, Preston
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developed Thames Gateway Interim Plan for CLG, its first comprehensive delivery plan
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advised the Improvement and Development Agency (IDEA) on the new local economic duty
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prepared the Black Country Study – an innovative vision-led approach to regeneration – and advised
Black Country Consortium on the development of a Multi Area Agreement for the sub-region
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advised on the development of the County Durham Economic Strategy
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prepared the Maidstone Economic Strategy
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prepared a Regeneration Delivery Plan for the London Borough of Lambeth
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delivering the Sustainable Communities Leaders Network for the ASC.
IED Members
Lee Shostak MIED
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Company Name
SQW Consulting
Address
Enterprise House
Vision Park
Histon
Cambridge
CB24 9ZR
Telephone
01223 209 400
Fax
01223 209 401
E-Mail
mail@sqw.co.uk
Website
www.sqw.co.uk
Other offices
Leeds, Edinburgh, Manchester, London and Oxford
Main contact
Christine Doel
Head of Regional & Local Economic Development
GENERAL INFORMATION
SQW is one of the UK’s largest economic and regional development consultancies with over 60 professional
staff in six offices spread across the UK. The SQW Group was formed in June 2006, when the consulting firm
merged with Oxford Innovation, specialising in support for fast growing, innovative companies, including the
creation and operation of innovation centres.
MAIN SERVICES
SQW Consulting expertise includes the full spectrum of regional and local economic development, including
strategy development, action planning, and implementation. We work throughout the UK and internationally
for a wide range of public and private sector clients including local authorities, all the regional development
agencies, government departments, universities and research councils, and international agencies such as the
European Commission and World Bank.
RECENT PROJECTS
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Review of Regeneration Delivery, for One NorthEast
Mapping Innovation at City-Region level in Yorkshire and the Humber Region
Review of Cost/Benefit Analysis of the Independent Living for Disabled People Strategy, for DWP
Women in London's Economy Research 2006/07 for GLA
Barking Town Centre Strategy
Proposed Expansion of University of York - Economic Case
Reviewing Evaluation Evidence on UKTI Interventions for DTI
Mid-Term Review of the South Asia Enterprise Development Facility – Bangladesh
Evaluation of Liverpool Vision
Appraisal of Bids to Deliver the Manufacturing Advisory Service in the SE England
Reviews of Urban Renaissance programme and Integreat for Yorkshire Forward
Faraday Advance Materials Knowledge Transfer Network support (Oxford University)
Development of business sites/premises brief, North East Assembly and One NorthEast
IED Members
Alan Bruce BSc, Mphil, FIED
IED CONSULTANTS LIST 2008
Company Name
Peter D Taylor
Address
56 Turnberry Road
Glasgow
G11 5AP
Telephone
0141 586 7588
Fax
0141 586 7529
E-Mail
peter@pdtaylor.com
Website
www.pdtaylor.com
Main contact
Peter Taylor
GENERAL INFORMATION
Peter Taylor works independently, or with invited associates, in areas of expertise including social and
economic regeneration, combating social exclusion, community capacity building, monitoring, evaluation and
performance measurement, local area statistics, economic development, community planning.
MAIN SERVICES
Evaluation, development of partnership processes and strategies, policy analysis, research and data analysis,
project development and funding, feasibility study, training. Specialist interests and experience in training
needs for regeneration; community engagement and capacity building; and health improvement.
RECENT PROJECTS
Development of community regeneration skills framework for Communities Scotland; evaluations of social
inclusion projects and programmes including, arts, health, community statistics, information and advice etc.;
surveying community and voluntary sector infrastructures; reviews of social and health policy and policymaking; investigations of local area housing and labour markets; reviews of community involvement policies
and processes.
IED Members
Peter Taylor BA, MSc, MBA, MIED
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Company Name
TECC - The European Consulting Company
Address
2nd Floor
4-6 Church Lane
Pudsey
Leeds
LS28 7BD
Telephone
0113 236 1835
Fax
0113 236 1284
E-Mail
carl.james@tecc.eu.com
Website
www.tecc.eu.com
Other offices
Plymouth, Sofia (Bulgaria)
Main contact
Dr Carl James
Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
TECC has 10 staff and associates mainly in the UK Expertise in economics, management, technology,
science, psychology and sociology.
MAIN SERVICES
Advice & consultancy in innovation for diversity, enterprise and sustainability, focussing particularly on
European progammes and funds. It provides services in project design, development, funding and evaluation
in the areas of innovation, research and development, enterprise, technology transfer,environmental policy
and economic development. Clients include national and local governments, higher education and the
voluntary sector.
RECENT PROJECTS
Innovation
Country co-ordinator for UK, Ireland, Bulgaria and Serbia of the Europe-Innova project IMP3rove,
delivering innovation services to firms and development agencies (2004-8).
Intellectual Property Audit, University of Wales (2008)
Evaluation of Clusternet project, sponsored by EBN (2007-8)
CREA project on seed capital for new firms,
BESTCOIN research project on innovation in SMEs
Evaluation of INTERREG projects Techlink (2007) ,Atlantech (Ireland, Portugal, Spain, UK, 20046), Fiontar Téarmaí Unedig (Ireland – Wales, 2006)
Diversity
Project development and funding of EQUAL project CCC (Wales 2005 -7)
Evaluation of EQUAL projects CESME (Yorkshire, 2005-7),
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Design and development of Big Lottery project, PROCEED (2007-8)
Enterprise
KM Plus knowledge management tools for SMEs in 12 European Countries (2005 -7)
Cluster Development in furniture and tourism, Ministry of Economy & Energy, Bulgaria (2005-6)
Evaluation of ERDF Projects on entrepreneurship LISACTIV (Lisbon, 2003-4), SPADE (Porto,
2003-4), and on technology transfer: Laser Technology Centre (Birkenhead, 2003-6).
Training needs of heads of SMEs across Europe for European Commission
Evaluaiton of West Yorkshire International Trade Action Plan (2004)
Sustainability
•Local Government twinning, EU-Serbia, EAR (2006)
EU Growth Programme Project: European Process Effectiveness, Efficacy and Efficiency
Improvement Tools for SMEs in aerospace, automotive and agro-food industries
IED Members
Dr Carl James, MIMgt, MIED
Ryszard Kaminski BSc, MBA, MIED
IED CONSULTANTS LIST 2008
Company Name
Tim L Chambers
Address
Telephone
07909 887373 /
Fax
E-Mail
timlchambers@yahoo.com Website
Other offices
Main contact (name and position) Tim Chambers
GENERAL INFORMATION
Tim works as an independent consultant both within the UK as well as internationally and in particular subSaharan Africa and Asia, based on research and practical experience in development planning, community
driven economic development, economic development planning, project development and labour market
intelligence in those locations.
Tim is currently working with nef (the New Economics Foundation), exploring the potential within local and
regional economies to deliver social and economic well-being. This involves investigating innovative
approaches and developing new understanding to inform regeneration practice and policy in the UK, and in
international development.
Tim’s background is in Development Planning. He has local experience in economic regeneration, enterprise
and employment and skills, and has worked in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Ghana on collaborative planning
and community driven development. Tim has a BA in urban geography from the University of Cape Town,
and an MSc in Urban Development Planning from the DPU, Bartlett at the University College of London.
Tim is an active member of the Institution of Economic Development and an associate member of the
Association of Project Management, and has written several articles for the IED Journal.
MAIN SERVICES
Urban development Planning
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Strategic project development and appraisal
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Project and programme management
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Economic research
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Business Coaching
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International project development and context research
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Networking assistance and labour market intelligence sourcing
RECENT PROJECTS
Researching the impact of VAT on Heritage Buildings in the UK (for HM Treasury). Delivering enterprise
and local economic development programmes across the UK, with links to Peru, Sierra Leone, South Africa
and elsewhere. Community development trust development in Accra, Ghana; employment and skills project
development in the Upper Lee Valley, London; seminar and forum development in the Upper Lee Valley,
London; research project into the relation between governance and the City Development Strategy of
Johannesburg, South Africa; business development for Zimbabwean sculptors in London; labour market
intelligence research for construction industry training in North London – Best Practice in Construction
Training
IED Members
Tim L Chambers BA MSc MIED
IED CONSULTANTS LIST 2008
Company Name
Transformations Community Projects Partnership
Address
24 Sandhurst Avenue
Stourbridge
West Midlands
DY9 OXL
Telephone
01384 829580/
E-Mail
Website
David@drwatts.co.uk
www.transformations-cpp.co.uk
Other offices
Wassell Grove Business Centre ,Stourbridge
Main contact
Dave Watts
Fax
01384 829580
Principal Consultant
GENERAL INFORMATION
Consultancy in economic development delivery, strategy formulation, needs research,project
development,government regeneration and European funding bids, management development, community
project development/funding and evaluation studies. The team of three is led by Dave Watts ex Chief
Economic Development Officer of Sandwell MBC based on experience of regeneration programmes in the
West Midlands
MAIN SERVICES
Economic Development Strategy and Programme research and development .
Project Development support for community /economic development projects including needs assessment ,
business plan development ,funding identification
,building specifications, grant applications and
implementation support .
Evaluation studies of projects. Main focus Midlands region but also strong interest in African development
and relief.
RECENT PROJECTS
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Business Plan and RDA/ERDF grant applications for the Vine Trust Social Enterprise, Walsall .
Survey and Action Plan for Faith organizations in the Black Country
Business plan for the development of St Jude's Church of England, Wolverhampton
Grant applications, Community Consultation and Business Plan for Featherstone Community project,
Staffordshire.
Action Plan for Walsall Multi Faith Forum. Action Plan for Stratford Partnership.
IED Members
Dave Watts BA(Hons), MPhil, MIED
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Company Name
Trends Business Research Ltd (t/a TBR)
Address
16 Jesmond Road West
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE2 4PQ
Telephone
0191 281 9955
E-Mail
Website
andrew.graves@tbr.co.uk
www.tbr.co.uk
Main contact
Andrew Graves
Fax
0191 281 9966
Managing Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
TBR is an economic research and consultancy business based in Newcastle upon Tyne. Our range of services
and data resources allow us to offer unique insight into local, regional, national and sectoral economies. The
value we deliver to our clients is contained within the intelligence we provide them to support policy and
strategy development and decision making.
TBR is the trading name of Trends Business Research Ltd
MAIN SERVICES
TBR provides research and consultancy services in the following areas;
 Local, Regional and National Economic Assessments
 Sector and Cluster Studies
 Skills Action Planning and Workforce Development Planning
 Business Demographics Studies
 Business Start-up and Closure Studies
 Socio-Economic Analysis
 Strategic Planning
 Policy Development and Evaluation
 Local Economic Area Profiles
RECENT PROJECTS
Recent projects include:
for Creative and Cultural Skills; a skills needs assessment and evaluation of training and education
provision. Prior to this we undertook the first mapping and impact assessment of the 6 sectors covered by
Creative & Cultural Skills.
for various local authorities; research and support to prepare LEGI bids. Of the 6 bids we supported,
three have been successful.
Current projects include;
two feasibility studies,
research and advice to two City Growth area regarding the future growth potential of three clusters
(including an action plan),
working with a successful LEGI area to understand models of clustering,
working with an RDA to develop quantitative benchmarks to apply to its economy for the purposes
of ongoing performance measurement.
IED Members
Andrew Graves AIED
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Company Name
Pete Trewin
Address
18 Malton Road
Woolton
Liverpool
L25 8QX
Telephone
0151 428 3520 / 0787 5728970
E-Mail
ptrewin@hotmail.com
Main contact
Pete Trewin
GENERAL INFORMATION
Operating as a sole trading practice since 2005, Pete is a qualified town planner with over 30 years experience
in regeneration with local authorities, the voluntary sector and SRB and Local Strategic Partnerships. He is
based in Merseyside but will undertake assignments across the UK. He has successfully managed (delivery on
time and within budget) a variety of complex projects. He has a particular interest in encouraging sustainable
social enterprise and capacity building in deprived areas.
MAIN SERVICES
Community regeneration, economic development, project management, business planning, fund-raising,
property advice, strategy preparation, advice on economic, environmental and social sustainability.
RECENT PROJECTS
Successful funding bids (RDA & ERDF), management of construction projects, and preparation of
publicity strategy for Knowsley Development Trust; core projects include managed workspace, youth
enterprise academy and community transport.
Successful funding bids (including Lottery and ERDF), business planning, and property search
(including arrangement of loan for building purchase) for Knowsley START, a charitable company helping
people with special needs (eg the disabled and excluded youth) gain employment skills.
Evaluation and survey work across Merseyside eg HMRI, EAZ’s, Sure Start.
Interim management, strategy preparation and design of commissioning
process for Preston LSP’s NRF programme.
Successful bid for major Lottery funding for green space across the country for Places for People, a
registered social landlord
Interim management of West Midlands region for Coalfields Regeneration Trust, including
development of a family employment project
IED Members
Pete Trewin BA, Dip TP, MRTPI, MIED
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Company Name
Tribal Consulting Ltd (Housing & Regeneration Practice)
Address
87-91 Newman Street
London
W1T 3EY
Telephone
020 7079 9100 /
E-Mail
fiona.underwood@tribalgroup.co.uk
www.tribalgroup.co.uk
Other offices
Birmingham
London (Stratford), Ediburgh, Manchester, Leeds, Cardiff &
Fax
020 7079 9119
Website
Main contact (name and position) Fiona Underwood Managing Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
Tribal provides consultancy services to a range of public, private and not for profit sector clients including
local authorities, housing associations, regeneration partnerships and central government. Our core markets
are economics, economic development, regeneration, social inclusion, housing, local government and public
policy. Tribal has over 150 consultancy staff across the UK. The company is part of the Tribal Group.
MAIN SERVICES
Strategy development; business support and enterprise evaluation and policy, programme management and
delivery in neighbourhood renewal strategies and funds, neighbourhood management, public service
agreements, floor targets, local area agreements and a range of related performance management frameworks;
baseline studies; feasibility studies; project appraisals; economic appraisals including HM Treasury Green
Book appraisals, economic impact assessments, programme evaluations; sustainability assessments, business
planning, delivery mechanisms, community engagement, labour market intelligence, sectoral studies, town
centre studies and management, housing market analysis, and option appraisals.
RECENT PROJECTS
Tate Modern Expansion Economic Impact, , Economic and Employment Impact study of a Second Runway at
Stansted Airport, Langholm Housing and Economic Development Study, Low Demand for Owner
Occupation in Scotland, Hull Affordable Housing Plan, East Ayrshire Project Sustainability Appraisals,
Evaluation of Glasgow City Centre Partnership, Longitudinal Evaluation of Business Link in the South East,
Review of Managed Workspace in Hertfordshire, Project Management for the Helping East London to
Prosper Business Support consortium.
IED Members
Rob Weaver MIED
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Company Name
URS Economics and Development
Address
St Georges House
5 St Georges Road
Wimbledon
London
SW19 4DR
Telephone
+44 (0) 208 944 3391
E-Mail
rory_brooke@urscorp.com Website
Main contact
Rory Brooke
Fax
+44 (0) 208 944 3301
www.urscorp.eu
Managing Principal
GENERAL INFORMATION
URS is one of the leading development, regeneration, environmental and planning support teams in London
and the UK. With over 50 professional staff, we offer a range of integrated multidisciplinary services
including economics and development, building sustainability, environmental assessment, corporate
responsibility services and transport planning and design. We have our head office in London and with
additional offices in Bedford, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds, Manchester, Southampton, Glasgow and
Edinburgh.
MAIN SERVICES
URS’ Economics and Development team provides high quality economics, town planning and regeneration
services to public, private and third sector clients. We provide a wide range of services including evaluations
of policies and programmes, feasibility studies and business planning, baseline studies, socio-economic
impact studies, strategy development, enterprise/business development, development planning, sustainability,
employment land review, community development and social infrastructure consultancy.
RECENT PROJECTS
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Sustainable Design & Construction toolkit and cost modelling - LDA
‘In Use’ Brownfield Land in the South East & Thames Gateway Assessment - EP
Acton Town Hall complex feasibility study – LB Ealing
Sustainability Assessment of Global Financial Centres – City of London Corp.
Contribution of LDA Programmes towards 2012 Olympic Games – LDA
London Sustainable Food Hub – LDA
Northern Way Public Art Evaluation – Yorkshire Culture
Kommunarka, Moscow masterplan – Masshtab
Benchmarks of industrial Land Release for London - GLA
London Wholesale Market Review – GLA
East London Industrial Land Study – GLA
Safeguarded Wharves –London Thames Gateway Corporation
Langdon Park Economic Impact Appraisal –Docklands Light Railway
Hackney Central Area Action Plan – London Borough of Hackney
Employment Land Reviews - LBs of Greenwich, Richmond upon Thames, Harrow, Havering and
Barking & Dagenham; Blaenau Gwent CBC; Thurrock BC; RB Windsor & Maidenhead; Sevenoaks
DC; Cherwell DC; Medway; Elmbridge.
Environmentally Enhanced Vehicle Economic Appraisal – Translink
IED Members
Anthony Batten MIED
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Company Name
Vivid Ideas and Solutions Ltd
Address
8 Tarvit Avenue
Cupar
Fife
KY15 5BW
Telephone
01334 652623 / 07977 510 435
E-Mail
Website
vivien.collie@btconnect.com
www.vivid.gb.net (under construction)
Other offices
Associates in UK and Northern Europe
Main contact
Vivien Collie
Fax
01334 656714
Director
GENERAL INFORMATION
Viv Collie is a chartered town planner with a business degree and a professional marketing qualification.
Over the last nine years she has worked as a specialist consultant involved in a wide range of projects
including economic development, research, marketing, town centre management development, event
management, public/private sector partnership advice and evaluation and international networking. Before
becoming a specialist consultant she spent eight years with various local authorities in Scotland working on a
wide range of economic development and planning activities. These duties involved working with different
external funding agencies and a wide variety of community, business and partnership organisations. Vivid
Ideas and Solutions Ltd has access to a number of other highly qualified and experienced consultants with a
proven track record of working together on large and/or specialist projects.
Since 1998 Viv has used her knowledge and practical experience to offer a specialised consultancy service
based in Scotland. To date she has undertaken work for the North Sea Commission, Scottish Enterprise,
Dundee City of Discovery Campaign, Aberdeen City Centre Partnership, Fife Council, Dundee City Council,
Perth & Kinross Council, Dunfermline & West Fife Town Centres Management Ltd, Falkirk & District Town
Centre Management Ltd, the Care Commission, national consultancy companies and the Association of Town
Centre Management (ATCM).
MAIN SERVICES
Key areas of expertise include:
Economic development, workshop development/facilitation, public/private sector partnership advice and
evaluation, international networking, marketing, research, sponsorship, fundraising, brand management and
event management.
RECENT PROJECTS
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Framework marketing contractor for Scottish Enterprise (ongoing) – various projects including
assisting with the work of the Scottish Construction Forum
Development & management of Dundee Food Festival 1999–2008 (approx 26,000 visitors)
Management of East Neuk Seafood project 2002 - 2006
Review & evaluation of Perth City Partnership and City Centre Management initiative 2006
Rural Food Tourism – Product Development Project 2005 - 2006
New Induction Material on the Planning System for Elected Members 2007 (with TPS Planning Ltd)
North Sea Commission – support with General Assembly and politicians seminar 2005-07
Co-ordination of North Sea Commission Economic Development Group 2002 - 2005
Management of City of Discovery Campaign Business Breakfast Series 1999-2007
IED Members
Viv Collie, BSc(Hons), MBA, DipM, MRTPI, MIED
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Company Name
White Young Green
Address
Lakeland Business Park
Cumbria
CA13 0QT
Telephone
01900 898600
E-Mail
brian.kirkbride@wyg.com Website
Other offices
31 National offices and 6 International offices
Main contact
Brian Kirkbride
Fax
01900 826324
www.wyg.com
Principal Consultant (Regeneration)
GENERAL INFORMATION
White Young Green offers a comprehensive multi-disciplinary service for regeneration and development
planning, new build, modification and redevelopment projects at all stages, from initial scoping and business
planning through to feasibility appraisal and optioneering studies to project implementation.
MAIN SERVICES
The range of services provided by the company covers a variety of professional services including:
Regeneration, Housing Renewal, Economic development policy formulation, Project financing, Business
Planning, Feasibility studies, Master planning and Landscape design, Urban and Rural planning advice,
Transport analysis, Historic land and conservation management, Ecological and environment services and
Management consultancy.
RECENT PROJECTS
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Development of Whitehaven Implementation plan for Master Plan (2006/07)
Pow Beck Valley Whitehaven Sports Centre Economic Feasibility Study (2006)
Pow Beck Valley Whitehaven Development Plan (2006)
Pow Beck Valley Miners Welfare relocation project (2006)
Derwent Howe Workington site appraisal and development strategy(2007+)
Haig Pit Conservation Management Plan and Business Plan (2006/07)
Industrial Estate Feasibility studies in Copeland and Allerdale (2006/07)
Rural Town support for Master plan and NWDA funding applications (2007)
Monitoring and claim support for Cumbria Nuclear Academy (2007)
Egremont Rural Corridors implementation (2007),
Wigton Impact Assessment (2007/08),
Nuclear Academy design/development (2007/08)
IED Members
Brian Kirkbride BSc, MIED
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Company Name
WM Enterprise Consultants
Address
Wellington House
31-34 Waterloo Street
Birmingham
B2 5JT
Telephone
0121 236 8855
E-Mail
Website
richardl@wm-enterprise.co.uk
www.wm-enterprise.co.uk
Other offices
London, Surrey, Merseyside, Bradford
Main contact
Richard Lomax
Fax
0121 233 3942
Marketing Manager
GENERAL INFORMATION
WM Enterprise is a specialist economic development and regeneration consultancy and venture capital
provider with over 20 years experience operating across the UK and internationally. In addition to a large
team of consultants, located in four offices across the UK, we have our own in-house market research team,
which enables us to undertake large scale face-to-face, telephone and street surveys.
MAIN SERVICES
We provide a wide range of economic development and regeneration consultancy services to a wide range of
public sector clients across four main areas:
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Business Support and Innovation
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Economic Analysis and Strategy
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Learning, Skills and Employment
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Social Policy
Within these, typical projects include:
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Programme Evaluations
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Feasibility Studies
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Employment Land Studies
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Sector & Cluster Studies
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Economic Analysis & Forecasting
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Economic Development Strategies
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Bid Writing & Appraisal (ESF, ERDF, LEGI)
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Employer Surveys
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Programme Management
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Innovation and Access to Finance
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Business Support & Social Enterprise
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Skill Audits & Household Surveys
RECENT PROJECTS
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Bolsover LSP – NRF Evaluation and Forward Strategy
Bradford MDC – Economic Inputs into a New Economic Development Strategy
SEEDA – Sub Regional Area Investment Programme Evaluation
Advantage West Midlands – West Midlands Food Policy Development
Sheffield City Council – LEGI Baseline and Evaluation Framework
LSC Yorkshire and Humber – A Framework to a People Centred Approach to Economic
Development – West Yorkshire
Northwest Development Agency - Knowledge to Innovate Programme Management
IED Members
Martyn Booth, BSc, FCMA, MIED
Valerie Mc Donell-Lenoach, BA (Hons), MA (Hons), M.Litt MIED
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Company Name
Claire Yates Regeneration Consultancy
Address
10 Bracken Ridge
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 3SY
Telephone
0791 8088571
E-Mail
Website
info@claireyates.co.uk
www.claireyates.co.uk
Main contact
Claire Yates
Regeneration Consultant
GENERAL INFORMATION
Claire Yates Regeneration Consultancy is based in Northumberland, specialising in social and economic
regeneration. Work is regularly undertaken in partnership with other organisations to allow the delivery of a
range of projects.
MAIN SERVICES
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Project planning/development
Feasibility studies, project appraisal and evaluation
Programme development
Programme management
Funding advice
Bid development
Strategy development/review
Partnership development and consultation
Preparation and delivery of training materials
General research
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Feasibility Study and Business Plan for the re-development of the Haswell Community Centre in
County Durham
Development of the County Durham LEGI web-site as a business development tool (in partnership
with other Consultants)
Housing Needs Study linked to Economic Investment: Upper Tyne Valley
Partnership development support to the Prudhoe North Regeneration Project
Programme Management of the national Beacon Peer Support Programme for Positive Youth
Engagement
Single Programme Business Case development for Northumberland Strategic Partnership.
IED Members
Claire Yates BA(Hons) AIED