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, was developed in

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, however the

has also been developed and applied with the creation of the "Preston Model", in Preston,

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. It is a form of

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which utilises anchor institutions, living wage expansion, community banking, public pension investment, worker ownership and municipal enterprise tied to a procurement strategy at the municipal level.

Preston Model

The Preston Model is an approach to community wealth building pioneered by

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. It is a form of

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and Mondragon, Spain. Councillor Matt Brown, originally Executive Member for Social Justice, Inclusion and Policy, played a key role in developing the model with his colleague Councillor Martyn Rawlinson, working in conjunction with the

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. The first issue they tackled in 2012-2013 was to localise their procurement spend in Preston and the surrounding county of Lancashire. Former

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was a vocal supporter of the project during his time on the frontbenches.

Criticism

The plan has been criticised by some members of Preston City Council. The leader of the council Liberal Democrat group described it as a 'marketing gimmick' that has not had a substantial effect on the local area, and that locals are not interested in project. Critics have also pointed out Preston relies heavily on multi-national companies for employment, and that local procurement isn't the answer to everything, despite being a useful tool.

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Preston Model

Criticism

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