Hello, I’m Glenn
I help build sustainable and inclusive local economies
vision, leadership, insights and solutions
Mylocaleconomy is a UK-based consultancy firm which is run by Glenn Athey, a leading economic development and regeneration professional and senior executive with a 30-year track record of successful leadership, delivery, networks, and practical knowledge acquired working in senior roles in government agencies, partnership organisations and UK think tanks.
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Advice and guidance to leaders and professionals based on experience and knowledge of current policy and practice.
Local and regional strategies
Full wraparound services from strategy concept, to full economic review and research, business surveys, consultations, ideas facilitation, stakeholder and advisory board management, final authoring and presentation materials… and delivery and action planning.
Policy and investment development and advocacy
We are experts and crafting compelling policy propositions and investment cases, using evidence, robust analysis and high impact language and writing.
Skills, labour markets and inclusion
We are seasoned professionals at labour market economics, policy and practice, conducting many applied studies and developing bespoke labour market and skills strategies for clients.
Economic performance, assessment, dashboards and systems
We are amongst the best UK consultants working in this field and bring a vast amount of experience and a track record of work and publications to justify our enviable position as providers of quality, robust and insightful economic analysis that explains what it means for your city, local and regional economy.
Enterprise, investment and place promotion
We have conducted dozens of full scale regional enterprise support reviews, and have also evaluated focused enterprise support functions and programmes. We excel at analysing the complexities of local needs, current provision, policies and resources – and synthesizing new best practice solutions.
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We specialise in analysing every aspect of your local, regional or city economy and helping you understand the best solutions to improve economic growth rates, address social problems, increase labour market participation, reduce poverty and reduce inequalities.
About Glenn
Glenn has 30 years of experience in regional economic development, which includes executive leadership as well as being an expert economist and researcher. He holds a PhD from the University of Glasgow which was part sponsored by Scottish Enterprise. Glenn has wide-ranging experience in local and regional economic analysis, with specific experience in labour market research, intelligence, and demand analysis – and its application to policy, strategy, and delivery plans. Glenn specialises in evidence-based policy, from economic analysis to using this to specify and articulate policy options and delivery mechanisms. Glenn was Senior Labour Market Economist for Futureskills Scotland (part of the skills directorate at SE, and also working with HIE) 2001 to 2004, Head of Enterprise Strategy and Policy at London Development Agency 2004-2006, Head of Research at The Centre for Cities 2006-2008, Director of Research and Intelligence at the East of England Development Agency 2008 to 2011, and Executive Director of Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough LEP 2012-2013.
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1. Unlocking local and regional potential: the foundational role of industrial policy (Article 1 of 5 on industrial policy)
This article marks the commencement of a five-part exploration into the crucial role of industrial policy in fostering local and regional economic development. The breadth and depth of this subject necessitate a series of discussions, and I trust your engagement, dear...
Foundational policies and strategies that create a high and lasting impact
Strategy and policy work matters - if done well, the benefits can last for years, and establish your organisation or endeavour as a serious, creative endeavour which is attractive to major stakeholders Sometimes the strategy development work you commission as local...
Monthly UK economic outlook: April 2025
February's high rate of GDP growth surprises many The UK economy surpassed analyst's expectations with its 0.5% growth in February. Growth was widespread across services and manufacturing, and marked the fastest monthly pace since March 2024. The GDP figures predate...