Cities Outlook 2023
Solving the UK’s inactivity crisisWhat does the UK's growing inactivity crisis say about the state of the labour market and how should policy tackle this urban problem?
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Cities Outlook 2023
As well as providing a deep dive into the latest economic data on the UK’s cities and largest towns, this year our flagship publication focuses on the scale and geography of economic inactivity across the country.
City Minutes
Cities Outlook TrilogyChief Executive Andrew Carter and members of Centre for Cities’ research team explore the findings and implications of Cities Outlook 2023.
Which parts of the UK make the greatest contribution to the national economy?
Very few parts of the country account for large shares of its economic output.
Has Blyth really been forgotten by levelling up?
A common sentiment in struggling towns is that they’ve been overlooked by government in favour of places further south, but this isn’t the source of their problems.
Targeting land banking is only tackling a symptom, not providing a cure
The UK and Ireland are both worried about land banking, but the common denominator is their planning systems.
After the Levelling Up Bill: What next for planning reform?
Our first event of 2023, this panel discussion focused on the need for planning reform and how the UK planning system compares internationally.
Does Dundee really have a gaming cluster?
Dundee’s expanding gaming sector does look to have helped turn the city’s fortunes around. Now policy should attempt to broaden its sources of growth to encourage the further expansion of its economy.
Does building on its manufacturing legacy offer the North a brighter future?
Just because northern towns and cities have a strong manufacturing past doesn’t mean they are well placed to attract manufacturing jobs of the future.
Three lessons for the Chancellor’s remoulded investment zones
Three lessons that should guide the development of the Chancellor’s remoulded investment zones.