press releases & statements

Cities Outlook 2012 tips the cities that will offer the silver lining to the gloomy national economic forecast

Date: 23/01/2012

Many UK cities are continuing to feel the effects of the downturn and disparities between cities are growing.

Preston is the key to growth in Lancashire

Date: 12/12/2011

Strength from Within: Supporting economic growth in Preston, shows that Preston plays a key role in the performance of the wider Lancashire economy. 

The Centre for Cities welcomes Nick Clegg's commitment to "Unlocking Growth in Cities"

Date: 08/12/2011

"Today marks an important point in the process of empowering English cities"

Half of all young people in cities are not getting the grades in Maths and English GCSE to get them a job

Date: 24/11/2011

As youth unemployment reaches a record high, Centre for Cities has published research showing many young people are leaving school without the basic literacy and numeracy qualifications that employers require.