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Cities Outlook 2016
In the latest city-by-city health check, we reflect on the government's intention to create a high wage, low welfare economy and look at which cities are likely to achieve this.
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City Talks: Is gentrification a bad thing?
Andrew talks gentrification with Anna Minton, Toby Lloyd and Ed Clarke, and asks Alexandra Jones and Paul Swinney about the Autumn Statement.
Getting ready for mayors
In April 2017 some of England’s biggest cities will vote for their first directly elected metro mayor. To prepare for these elections, Centre for Cities will be convening events and publishing research on what the top priorities for the new mayors should be.
Everything you need to know about metro mayors: an FAQ
In May 2017 a number of metro mayors will be elected in cities and counties across England, but what are they and what will they do?
Lessons from the US on Mayors
Alexandra Jones speaks to Dr Benjamin Barber and Mayor Jorge Elorza about the theory and practice of mayoral government.
The Government must use Autumn Statement to offer clarity on its plans for economy
Against a background of global shifts and economic uncertainty, Alexandra Jones looks ahead to the big themes and questions for next week’s Autumn Statement
Event catch-up: City Horizons with Prof Philip McCann
Audio and video from our City Horizons event with Prof Philip McCann on the UK's regional economic problem.
How do UK cities compare to European counterparts?
Event with the European Commission on how UK cities measure up to their continental competitors.
Calls for Yorkshire-wide devolution could undo hard-won Sheffield City Region deal
Local leaders should focus on getting Sheffield’s deal over the line for next year, or risk missing out on devolution altogether.