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.
Japan’s local government funding model demonstrates that it is possible to achieve both tax devolution to encourage growth and an adequate level of funding for public services across a country
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
Voters North of the River Tyne will pick their first metro mayor in May, here we outline some priorities for them to consider.
The Government’s rejection of the One Yorkshire devolution is an opportunity to give Yorkshire’s cities the powers they need to thrive
As the Government launches its Clean Air Strategy, we examine whether it goes far enough in improving cities’ economies as well as their environment
The National Infrastructure Commission chief executive, Phil Graham, signals a welcome focus on urban transport
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 106 results.
What the most recent Bank of England speech did and didn’t say about the role of place in the national economy.
North of Tyne's new Mayor should focus on boosting the city-region's economy.
In Japan's more successful cities, workers have the option of giving some of their local taxes to less prosperous places.
A roundup of the key learnings from the recent North of Tyne mayoral hustings
Centre for Cities’ new policy paper sets out three key areas for the North of Tyne metro mayor election winner to focus on
Japan’s local government funding model demonstrates that it is possible to achieve both tax devolution to encourage growth and an adequate level of funding for public services across a country
If successful, the ULEZ will save lives and demonstrate the benefits of city devolution.
This briefing sets out what the incoming North of Tyne metro mayor needs to prioritise in order to bring about tangible improvements to the region
Catch the full video of our Hustings ahead of the North of Tyne mayoral elections
The creation of metro mayors for England’s most populated cities was the biggest shake-up of local government in a generation
