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, in partnership with Oxford Economics and Arcadis, undertook research for the Severn Estuary Commissioners and Western Gateway Partnership to help understand the potential socio-economic effects of the development of tidal range power in the Severn Estuary.
Hardisty Jones delivered a local economic analysis of the Western Gateway, looking at the area’s economic strengths, challenges, and opportunities. The report works to support and inform future policy direction and economic development for the Western Gateway pan-regional partnership.
Hardisty Jones was commissioned by Bridgemere Land Ltd to support a planning application for a proposed innovation centre – the Cambridge Discovery Campus (CDC) – in Hauxton, South Cambridgeshire. Outline planning approval was granted in April 2024.
Hardisty Jones, in partnership with Oxford Economics and Arcadis, undertook research for the Severn Estuary Commissioners and Western Gateway Partnership to help understand the potential socio-economic effects of the development of tidal range power in the Severn Estuary.
Hardisty Jones delivered a local economic analysis of the Western Gateway, looking at the area’s economic strengths, challenges, and opportunities. The report works to support and inform future policy direction and economic development for the Western Gateway pan-regional partnership.
The HM Treasury Green Book made one of its rare appearances in the mainstream press at the end of last week. It will be updated next week alongside the Government’s Spending Review and UK Industrial Strategy.
The end of Pan-Regional Partnership (PRP) funding – What’s next?
This insight piece sets out our thoughts on the announcement of the end of socio-economic impact assessments within Environmental Impact Assessments in favour of new Environmental Outcomes Reports.
The HM Treasury Green Book made one of its rare appearances in the mainstream press at the end of last week. It will be updated next week alongside the Government’s Spending Review and UK Industrial Strategy.
The end of Pan-Regional Partnership (PRP) funding – What’s next?
We are pleased to see the Government commit to building the UK's nuclear power capacity.
The eagle eyed among you may have noticed a mild refresh to our brand. Here is a bit of background as to why we have changed our logo!
Severn Estuary Commission releases its final report, setting out the potential for tidal range energy to contribute to the UK’s low-carbon future.
We are pleased to see the Government commit to building the UK's nuclear power capacity.
The eagle eyed among you may have noticed a mild refresh to our brand. Here is a bit of background as to why we have changed our logo!