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Sean Benstead
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Senior Researcher, CLES
Greater Manchester, Manchester
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Biography
I am currently working with Labour for a Green New Deal, assisting in the coordination of political strategy, and I organise & assist campaigns on local urban development issues in Greater Manchester. My writing is generally rooted in these issues. You can find my words in Jacobin, Verso, Tribune, The Meteor, Greater Manchester Housing Action & The Social Review.
Land & Housing , Urban Development , Environment , Politics
Content
By Julian Boys, Sean Benstead| CLES@ RESEARCH While recognising the many obstacles anchor institutions face in buying food locally – ranging from procurement constraints to deficiencies in local supply – this report sets out a roadmap of interventions that food system actors can follow to deliver healthy, sustainable and local food to their communities.
By Sean Benstead| CLES@ GUIDE This short guide provides an overview and commentary on SEZ policy in the UK in recent years. SEZs are areas where businesses receive tax breaks, simplified regulations and other incentives to boost economic activity. In the UK, the most recent iteration of SEZs includes freeports, greenports and investment zones.
By Sean Benstead| CLES@ This article originally appeared in the Local Government Chronicle. When complete, the new NPPF will act as a guide for local planning authorities and developers by outlining the government’s planning policies and how they should be applied locally. And, even within the language of the consultation, we can read the runes on where the government places the blame for the lack of delivery on housebuilding and infrastructure projects in the UK.
Company Info
CLES
Lawline is a prominent provider of online Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses and professional development resources for legal professionals. The company offers a comprehensive platform that helps attorneys enhance their legal knowledge and skills while ensuring compliance with CLE requirements. Lawline features over 2,000 on-demand courses across various practice areas, including ethics, wellness, and legal technology. It also provides more than 20 live webcasts each month for real-time learning. An AI Learning Assistant enhances the educational experience by offering personalized support. Additionally, Lawline includes a credit tracking system that simplifies compliance management for attorneys. The platform is accessible on mobile devices, and a dedicated support team is available to assist users. Lawline serves a diverse clientele, including large law firms, government agencies, Fortune 500 companies, insurance carriers, and educational institutions, providing tailored learning solutions to meet their specific needs.
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Founded: 2007