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We’re pleased to share new national research for Homes England on the placemaking impacts of commercial-led regeneration. The study builds on earlier Homes England work on housing-led regeneration and feeds into the 2025 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) Appraisal Guide. It focuses on what commercial development means for...

If you thought the UK’s economic development toolbox already had too many acronyms, brace yourself – there’s a new one on the block: ISZs, or Industrial Strategy Zones. They’re not an entirely brand-new invention, but rather a tidy repackaging of Freeports and Investment Zones. The government’s goal? To unite their strengths, cut duplication, reduce...

Our Team Across the UK, towns and cities are facing complex and interconnected challenges: how to attract investment, regenerate centres, unlock brownfield sites and ensure communities can thrive. Meeting these challenges requires a blend of skills and perspectives. AMION’s Place Economics team has been established to provide just that. By combining...

AMION’s independent evaluation of Historic England’s High Streets Heritage Action Zones (HSHAZ) programme has been shortlisted for an Institute of Economic Development (iED) Award.  The recognition highlights the impact that heritage-led regeneration can deliver when undertaken at scale and in partnership with communities. Between 2020 and 2024,...

AMION Consulting is delighted to announce the promotion of Matt Budd and Jonathan Guest to Directors. Their appointments reflect both their individual strengths and the organisation’s commitment to building leadership capacity across research, evaluation, policy and strategy. Strengthening our leadership team As AMION continues to grow and diversify,...

AMION Consulting has been appointed by Homes England, through its Strategic Research, Economics and Evaluation Framework, to examine how the design of homes and neighbourhoods contributes to economic, financial and social value. Why design quality matters Across government, local authorities and the housing sector, there is growing recognition that...

Last week, the UK Government launched a bold new vision: a £725 billion commitment over the next 10 years to reshape the nation’s infrastructure and services. This isn’t just about new bridges and better broadband (although we love those too) – it’s about unlocking economic growth, tackling regional inequalities and making all public services...

After years of lukewarm commitment, the emergence of a coherent plan to support long-term economic growth is genuinely good news. But as with any strategy trying to tackle everything, everywhere, all at once, there are layers. And beneath them? A few bubbling policy conundrums we need to talk about. AMION’s Jonathan Guest gives his take on the new Industrial...

Us economists live sheltered lives, with an abacus in one hand and a well-worn copy of the Green Book in the other. So, when a Spending Review and a Green Book consultation land on the same day, it’s basically our version of a solar eclipse. Now I’ve fully recovered from all this interplanetary excitement, I thought it only fair I attempted to unpick...

AMION were out in force at the Oxfordshire Business Awards last night, celebrating the excellence and innovation of Oxfordshire-based businesses. Coming hot on the heels of the Spending Review, the awards provided a timely reminder that the Oxford-Cambridge Arc remains firmly in the spotlight as a key driver of UK growth. At the stunning John Henry...