New research by Centre for Cities warns that unless cities can grow their local economies, they will see their budgets fall even further in the years ahead, potentially putting the provision of public services in jeopardy.

Responding to the results of the Mayoral Referenda which saw Bristol vote yes, and Birmingham, Bradford, Coventry, Nottingham, Manchester, Sheffield, Leeds, Wakefield and Newcastle vote no, Alexandra Jones said:

Data compiled by Centre for Cities illustrates the size of the task in hand for mayors Elected mayors will have some of the tools to drive real change in the cities that elect them, but they...

New research published today by Centre for Cities calls on the Government to establish a national fund for urban development to drive forward major projects like city centre redevelopment, office buildings and houses.

Today's labour market statistics show that the labour market continues to stabilise at a national level but the road to recovery will be a long one for many cities. Last year marked a return to...

We welcome the news that 20 cities will have the opportunity to negotiate City Deals

Many UK cities are continuing to feel the effects of the downturn and disparities between cities are growing, according to Cities Outlook 2012.  However, despite the sombre national forecast,...

Centre for Cities welcomes the creation of a core cities cabinet