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A review of the Green Book review

Henry Overman

While correctly rejecting criticisms that existing guidance is biased, the latest Green Book review suggests changes that should improve appraisal and decision making.

Blog Post 18 Jun 2025

Current issues

Devolution

The Government will this year publish its English Devolution Bill. This will be the latest staging post in England's gradual move to having more power held at the level that an economy operates...

Page 21 Oct 2024
Housing

The UK doesn’t just have a national housing crisis, but there is a housing crisis in our most unaffordable cities. How can homes be built where they are needed?

Page 3 Dec 2024

Cities Outlook 2025

As well as providing a deep dive into the latest economic data on the UK’s cities and largest towns, Cities Outlook 2024 looks back at how cities have fared since 2010.

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City Talks
City Talks: City branding with ING Media

Series: City Talks

Chief Executive Andrew Carter is joined by Jake Nunley, City Specialist, and James Child, Head of Research, for ING Media, strategic communications specialists for the built world. They discuss...

Podcast 18 Jun 2025
City Minutes
City Minutes: Reflections on the Spending Review

Series: City Minutes

Chief Executive Andrew Carter is joined by Paul Swinney, Director of Policy and Research, for the Centre for Cities' first reflections on yesterday's Spending Review.

Podcast 11 Jun 2025

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