Urban infrastructure: Things to look out for in 2021
Six areas to watch in infrastructure policy this year.
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Spending Review 2020 – What should the Chancellor focus on?
What the Chancellor needs to focus on in the Spending Review 2020 to put local economies in the best position to bounce back, level up and decarbonise.
Devolution is working, but it’s not finished yet
The recent stand off between Andy Burnham and the Government shouldn't be seen as a failure of devolution, it shows that it's working. But there's still more to be done.
Re-writing the Green Book for levelling up
This report calls for a simplification of the Treasury's Green Book methodology, stronger local government, and a Government strategy and resources to achieve levelling up.
Three reflections on comment concerns about ‘levelling up local government’
Our recent paper 'Levelling up Local Government in England' sparked much debate. Here’s a round-up and response to the main themes.
Levelling up local government in England
This report sets out how the Government should use the devolution white paper to reorganise and simplify local government to level up the country.
Where next for buses after the pandemic?
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 impact will the Summer Statement have across the country?
While the Chancellor made a series of national announcements in the Summer Statement, they will play out differently across the country.
Keir Starmer’s urban choices
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.
Getting moving
There is a strong case for new transport infrastructure investment in some cities and large towns. But this only applies to a handful of places where the current transport system is struggling to support the growth of their city-centre economies.