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 Associates, 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 Associates, 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 release of the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in mid-December has prompted a buzz of conversation in economic planning circles. Several clients have since approached us, keen to understand the impact of these reforms on how they plan for their local economy. This insight piece outlines our initial thoughts to help local and…
Technological development is expected to play an important role in re-assessing the supply and demand of commercial property. The application of artificial intelligence, robotics, development of smart cities and use of data centres are all expected to become increasingly important in the economy and will have ramifications for both the quantifiable demand for commercial property…
This insight piece sets out our thoughts on the updated NPPF (which recently went through its consultation stage) with the finalised document expected to be adopted later this year or early next year.
The release of the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in mid-December has prompted a buzz of conversation in economic planning circles. Several clients have since approached us, keen to understand the impact of these reforms on how they plan for their local economy. This insight piece outlines our initial thoughts to help local and…
Technological development is expected to play an important role in re-assessing the supply and demand of commercial property. The application of artificial intelligence, robotics, development of smart cities and use of data centres are all expected to become increasingly important in the economy and will have ramifications for both the quantifiable demand for commercial property…
Severn Estuary Commission releases its final report, setting out the potential for tidal range energy to contribute to the UK’s low-carbon future.
It’s fantastic to hear that planning permission has been granted for the regeneration of Town Quay Marina in Southampton.
Labour's ambitious new towns policy is clearly underway with the news of a new MADE Partnership.
Severn Estuary Commission releases its final report, setting out the potential for tidal range energy to contribute to the UK’s low-carbon future.
It’s fantastic to hear that planning permission has been granted for the regeneration of Town Quay Marina in Southampton.
