We provide consultancy advice and support throughout the UK on economic development, often at the interface between the public and private sectors. We help local authorities, government, communities, developers and businesses to plan for economic development and understand the socio-economic impacts of projects and programmes on areas and societies. Our work covers issues such as jobs, enterprise, investment, employment of local people, skills, productivity, energy, infrastructure, sites and premises.
Hardisty Jones were commissioned by Enviromena to deliver an economic benefits statement in support of a planning application for the proposed development of Motcombe Solar Farm in Dorset.
Hardisty Jones were commissioned by Enviromena to deliver an economic benefits statement in support of a planning application for the proposed development of Lutterworth Solar Farm in Rugby.
Hardisty Jones provided socio-economic support for the Moorside nuclear power station project in Cumbria. Our work included workforce analysis, supply chain strategy, PEIR review, and legacy planning to maximise local benefits and mitigate risks.
Hardisty Jones were commissioned by Enviromena to deliver an economic benefits statement in support of a planning application for the proposed development of Motcombe Solar Farm in Dorset.
Hardisty Jones were commissioned by Enviromena to deliver an economic benefits statement in support of a planning application for the proposed development of Lutterworth Solar Farm in Rugby.
This article explains the potential local socio-economic impacts of data centres in the UK, including construction employment, operational employment, GVA, business rates, infrastructure demand, power and water requirements, fibre connectivity, supply chain opportunities, and the role of AI Growth Zones. It also sets out practical actions that local authorities and economic development partners can take…
The Government has now published both its response to the 2023 consultation on Environmental Outcomes Reports (EORs).
This insight highlights the key themes shaping our recommendations for updated planning policy.
This article explains the potential local socio-economic impacts of data centres in the UK, including construction employment, operational employment, GVA, business rates, infrastructure demand, power and water requirements, fibre connectivity, supply chain opportunities, and the role of AI Growth Zones. It also sets out practical actions that local authorities and economic development partners can take…
The Government has now published both its response to the 2023 consultation on Environmental Outcomes Reports (EORs).
Changes to the planning appeals process in England has come into force as of April 1st, 2026.
Hardisty Jones has provided socio-economics support to the Berwick Bank Offshore Wind Farm on behalf of SSE Renewables. We are pleased to see Berwick Bank Phase B confirmed in CfD Allocation Round 7.
As the UK prepares for its first small modular reactor at Wylfa, planning and regulatory decisions will need to rely on robust socio-economic assessments of nuclear power projects. This insight piece explores how thorough assessment can inform DCO applications and support sustainable local economic development.
Changes to the planning appeals process in England has come into force as of April 1st, 2026.
Hardisty Jones has provided socio-economics support to the Berwick Bank Offshore Wind Farm on behalf of SSE Renewables. We are pleased to see Berwick Bank Phase B confirmed in CfD Allocation Round 7.
