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Why are politicians so reluctant to talk about borrowing to invest?Focusing on the deficit without addressing the country's ability to grow its economy is a mistake.
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A Century of Cities
What is the future for manufacturing in UK cities?The second in a three part blog looking at the changing shape of manufacturing.
Is there a relationship between city size and productivity?
Reflections on two new books by the OECD on cities, which we launched at a roundtable event in London last week.
What impact will the new relaxed rules on forming combined authorities have?
The rules on the eligibility of councils to join combined authorities in the two-tier system of local government need to be looked at again if the administrative make-up of England is to support economic growth.
Lessons from the Netherlands on creating a ‘Northern Powerhouse’
Connections between Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht have created a single urban region: The Randstad. Is this what the future holds in store for Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds and Sheffield?
Core Strength: supporting the growth of Leeds City Centre
This paper looks at how to build on the strengths of Leeds city centre, and the role it plays within the wider City Region.
Delivering change: Putting city centres at the heart of the local economy
This report offers practical policy solutions to improving city centres to encourage high level jobs growth and footfall on the high street.
Northern Futures Summit: A Summary
This short note summaries the discussion and outcomes of the Northern Futures Summit held on 6 November 2014
Improving skills is vital to ensuring growth is shared more equally
Yesterday's UKCES report lays out the UK's skills challenge – cities should be at the forefront of solving it.
Investing in city-region transport
This event in partnership with Transport for London and Transport for Greater Manchester was held to launch new work by Volterra Partners looking into the best investments for city-region transport