London’s lost decade
London’s economy has faltered over the past decade; this has big implications for the national economy.
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Bus franchising: what does it mean for Greater Manchester?
Greater Manchester will soon adopt a London-style bus franchising system so what are the expected consequences of the decision, and why should other cities follow?
Fast Growth Cities — 2021 and beyond
This report investigates the development of the Fast Growth Cities, shining a light on the additional challenges this group has faced due to the pandemic and exploring how best to unlock their further growth and future success.
Three questions the government needs to answer on buses
Last week, Centre for Cities hosted an event to discuss the next steps for improving the quality of bus services and their contribution to the economy, supported by Abellio.
Buses and the future of urban transport
The pandemic has deeply affected bus services, hitting hard a sector that had already seen decades of decline in passenger numbers in most cities. As cities look to a post-pandemic future, this...
Core Cities: the impact of the first wave of Covid-19
This briefing examines the economic impact of Covid-19 from the first national lockdown to understand how the 11 Core Cities are likely to be affected by continuing restrictions and what the shape of their recovery might look like.
Why we need more empty homes to end the housing crisis
Empty houses and flats put pressure on landlords and property sellers so if we want to solve the housing crisis we need more vacant homes - not less.
Should the stamp duty holiday last forever?
Stamp duty holidays may be justified whilst the pandemic continues, but they are not a longterm option. What does the future hold for the holiday and local taxation for cities in the post-Covid world?
Urban infrastructure: Things to look out for in 2021
Six areas to watch in infrastructure policy this year.
A new planning algorithm requires a new planning system
Meaningful economic rebalancing will be impossible if the Government doesn't match its ambitious homebuilding targets with an ambitious new planning system.