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 supported a successful planning application for a food retail and mixed use development at Grovefield Way, Cheltenham through delivering a Socio-economic Impact Assessment.
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 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).
Hardisty Jones supported the successful Development Consent Order (DCO) for the Morgan and Morecambe Offshore Wind Farms Transmission Assets, providing socio-economic and tourism evidence throughout the examination process.
Hardisty Jones supported the successful Development Consent Order (DCO) for the Morgan and Morecambe Offshore Wind Farms Transmission Assets, providing socio-economic and tourism evidence throughout the examination process.





