Getting ready for mayors
Brexit, Trump and the New LocalismWith major distractions in national governments both in the US and UK, it is up to cities to deal with real and practical challenges.
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Why we should talk more about buses and less about trains
Our national obsession with complaining about train fares means that the importance of buses to cities is overlooked.
Three policy priorities for Sheffield City Region
Ahead of the election of the first Sheffield City Region metro mayor, this briefing sets out what they should prioritise.
Mayoral cities are already a step ahead in preparing for the rise of the robots
Increased automation and globalisation will pose big challenges to all cities – but those with mayors are better placed to act
Three reforms needed to tackle the crisis in local government finance
Without fundamental reform of local government finance, more cities will face a funding crisis in the coming years
The five biggest issues in urban policy in 2017
Andrew Carter reflects on the key themes and developments for UK cities in the past 12 months
Six months of the metro mayors
National leaders must get off the fence and give metro mayors the support they need to deliverMore devolution will be crucial in helpng the mayors deliver on big issues like housing, deprivation and productivity
Six months of the metro mayors
Metro mayors have the potential to radically change governance in EnglandThe new mayors have been sure-footed and are fulfilling expectations
Six months of the metro mayors
Metro mayors can play a big role in expanding the evidence base of UK policy makingRobust evaluation will be critical in assessing which mayoral policies work, and ensuring other cities can benefit
Six months of the metro mayors
Tim Bowles: ‘I want to ensure that everyone in the West of England can fulfil their potential’We’ve invited each of the metro mayors to reflect on the first six months of their mayoralties. Here, the mayor of the West of England discusses his time in office so far