About IPPR

About ippr north

ippr is the only UK think tank to benefit from offices in both London and the North. ippr north explores the local, regional, national and international dimensions of a diverse range of policy areas. Our research, together with our stimulating and varied events programme, aims to deepen democratic engagement in the North.

ippr north has a broad remit. At any one time we are conducting major research projects, writing reports, taking part in public debates and holding seminars and conferences. Our aim is to be a force for change by delivering far-reaching and realistic policy solutions that we hope will produce a fairer, more inclusive and more environmentally sustainable society.

We aim to involve as wide a range of stakeholders as possible in exploring these issues. The importance of local and sub-regional issues cannot be overestimated. ippr north is working to build networks throughout the North of England in urban, rural and coalfield communities. It is crucial that this is not simply a resource for existing political elites, particularly as one of our aims is to explore how to reinvigorate civil society in its broader sense.

ippr north's advisory board

Lord David Puttnam (Chair)
Professor Janet Bainbridge OBE
Dinah Bennett
Paul Chandler
Andrea Cook OBE
Joe Docherty
Professor John Goddard
Tom Harvey
Lord Chris Haskins
Chris Jobe
Irene Lucas
Baroness Estelle Morris
Professor Alison Murdoch
Marcus Robinson
Daoud Zaaroura

Public Service Paradox

The final report of the Commission on Public Sector Reform in the North East

Interlinked themes under which the public sector and the region must overcome challenges, each with a key recommendation.

The Impact of the Recession on Northern City-Regions

By Senior Economist Tony Dolphin

This paper looks at the geographical effect of the recession across the United Kingdom and, in particular, at how it has affected deprived communities in the city-regions in the North of England and the people who live in them.

Building Communities of Trust

Community Cohesion in the North

The conference sought to explore the role of local authorities and third sector organisations in building trust and cohesion in all communities across the North.