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The Prime Minister has made strategic authorities a key part of his plans for national economic growth, asking metro mayors to produce Local Growth Plans for their regions. Power to Change’s new report, 'Lessons in local growth', argues that alongside boosting high growth industries these growth plans provide a timely opportunity to create inclusive growth, by working with organisations in the social economy – like community businesses, co-operatives and social enterprises.
Join Power to Change and regional and local partners as we launch our new report and discuss how strategic authorities can help drive inclusive local growth through partnership and support for local social economy organisations.

• How can we rethink engagement and social value from tender to legacy to create Better Places Together?
• What changes can we make to promote a shift from tokenism to trusted conversations?
• Are there opportunities to deliver more meaningful engagement that enables us to successfully listen to and advocate for less-heard voices?
• Can we improve social value initiatives to ensure they genuinely create long term change, not short-term solutions?

In recent years, engagement and social value have become buzzwords in the sector, featuring as key requirements in tenders and a focus of discussion at built environment forums. Whilst the conversation is positive, the reality on the ground can often be fraught with challenges. Better Places Together Conference is a programme of collaboration and action from PLACED. Open to all, it will explore how rethinking the approach to engagement and social value can create better places for everyone.