Centre for Cities calls on Boris to make London's economy a top priority...
As Boris Johnson reaches the end of his first week as Mayor, Centre for Cities outline the major challenges that will determine his legacy for London.
event Networking the North
By plugging themselves into the likes of Leeds and Manchester, can smaller cities and towns put themselves in a better position to weather economic storms? Dr Henry Overman, from the London School of Economics, will be speaking on Wednesday 14 May, on why some regions, cities and communities prosper, whilst others do not.
event The Summit for American Prosperity: Washington and Metropolitan Areas Working Together
Dermot Finch will speak at the Summit for American Prosperity in Washington.
article London has lit torch for local power
London's impressive voter turnout in last week's elections has strengthened the case for the mayoral system in other city-regions, says Dermot Finch.
article It's the turnout, stupid
Last week's London elections were historic - not just because of Boris's victory, which few would have predicted at the start of the campaign, but also because of the high turnout.
event What does the future hold for the private rented sector?
What does the future hold for the private rented sector? What can be done to improve the quality of existing stock? Is home ownership always best? How can we bring more, and better quality, rented homes onto the market in a potential downturn? This event will be an opportunity to debate how these challenges should be addressed with expert speakers from the public and private sectors.
article The credit crunch and implications for the UK housing market
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What is the outlook for the UK housing market against an uncertain economic backdrop and continuing affordability pressure?
article RDA chief's Manchester senate plan is spot on
In a letter to the editor of Regeneration and Renewal, Dermot Finch said that the North-West Development Agency chief executive's proposal for a "federal senate" for Greater Manchester is a good idea.
