Covid-19 has posed similar challenges to these cities, but has elicited very different responses.
Buses have demonstrated that they are the essential public transport during the pandemic. Now central government, cities and bus operators must build a compact to deliver a successful National Bus Strategy.
Once the coronavirus crisis has passed, Keir Starmer has the task of reshaping the party. A change in how it views cities and towns is vital.
The Government's plans to level up the UK economy pose a problem for the metro mayor manifestos argues Andy Westwood.
Despite some progress, UK cities still have significantly fewer powers and funding than counterparts in other developed countries. New local transport projects or training schemes depend on Whitehall for money and permission. We have long argued for greater devolution of the right resources and responsibilities so that cities can do more to reach their potential.
The creation of metro mayors for England’s most populated cities was the biggest shake-up of local government in a generation
North of Tyne's new Mayor should focus on boosting the city region's economy.
What the most recent Bank of England speech did and didn’t say about the role of place in the national economy.
Amid commuter discontent about annual fare rises, we take a look at city leaders’ priorities for urban transport reform
Two and a half years on from his election, we look at what Andy Street has prioritised as West Midlands’ Mayor
At this year's Labour and Conservative party conferences Andrew Carter caught up with senior politicians and figures from the business community to discuss how they want to kick start the devolution agenda in the months ahead.
Making the case for urban devolution is Centre for Cities’ main aim and every year we champion the untapped potential of Britain’s largest urban areas among politicians and key national and...
The Government’s rejection of the One Yorkshire devolution is an opportunity to give Yorkshire’s cities the powers they need to thrive
The introduction of metro mayors is a major step forward for devolution in the UK.
Read about their ambitions and expert takes on their potential to transform their citiesShowing 1–10 of 155 results.
Simon Jeffrey on the problems with English local government, and his proposals to fix them.
This report sets out how the Government should use the devolution white paper to reorganise and simplify local government to level up the country.
London's Deputy Mayor Dr Debbie Weekes-Bernard on how issues of race and ethnicity are considered in the devolved policy making process.
Covid-19 has posed similar challenges to these cities, but has elicited very different responses.
Buses have demonstrated that they are the essential public transport during the pandemic. Now central government, cities and bus operators must build a compact to deliver a successful National Bus Strategy.
What is the future of bus services after the pandemic?
Councils are expecting large shortfalls as a result of coronavirus over the next 18 months. Data shows that urban areas are feeling the strain more.
The University of Manchester's Francesca Gains on gender, representation and devolution.
Our latest thinking on devolution in England
Once the coronavirus crisis has passed, Keir Starmer has the task of reshaping the party. A change in how it views cities and towns is vital.
