Meet the team Southern Policy Centre (SPC) was established in 2014 as the only independent think tank and policy forum for central southern England. SPC is a small organisation which operates as a not-for-profit enterprise and comprises three directors and a general manager. We are joined from time to time […]
Levelling up and devolution: what might it mean for the central South
Levelling up and devolution: what might it mean for the central South ‘Levelling up’ – ensuring there is equality of opportunity across all parts of the United Kingdom – is a key theme for Boris Johnson’s Government. We are promised a White Paper in the autumn which will address regional […]
Deliberative Democracy: exploring fresh approaches to consultation
Deliberative Democracy: exploring fresh approaches to consultation Introduction Test Valley Borough Council led a Government-funded pilot to explore how a deliberative approach could inform decision-making on important local policy and service issues. Following that pilot the Council are keen to adopt that model for citizen engagement where it offers the […]
About Southern Policy Centre
About Southern Policy Centre The Southern Policy Centre (SPC) was established in 2014. It is the only independent think tank and policy forum for the central South. Our focus is on Hampshire, the cities of Southampton, Portsmouth, and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) and the Isle of Wight but often […]
Recovery in the central South: an update
Recovery in the central South: an update, February 2021 Report of SPC’s seminar held on 26 February 2021 In June 2020, the Southern Policy Centre published Recovery in the central South: collaboration for growth. That report summarised the conclusions of a series of online consultations with key players from business, […]
Citizens decide: grants and commissioning budgets in Southampton
Citizens decide: grants and commissioning budgets in Southampton Southampton City Council has established a People’s Panel, made up of residents who are interested in taking part in consultations and other opportunities to express their views on council services, health services and living in the city. On Saturday 4th July 2015 […]