Centre for Cities
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The Centre for Cities is an independent think tank dedicated to improving the economies of the UK's largest cities and towns
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📢#CitiesOutlook2025, our annual health check of UK cities economic performance, is out now.
🏙️🔎2025 needs to be a year of growth delivery by the Government. What must policy do to boost wages across the country?
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🏙️🔎2025 needs to be a year of growth delivery by the Government. What must policy do to boost wages across the country?
Read the report 👇
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Dijon is the inspiration behind the upcoming Integrated National Transport Strategy.
What should the metro mayors learn from its success?
Read our latest blog 👇
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What should the metro mayors learn from its success?
Read our latest blog 👇
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November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Dijon is the inspiration behind the upcoming Integrated National Transport Strategy.
What should the metro mayors learn from its success?
Read our latest blog 👇
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What should the metro mayors learn from its success?
Read our latest blog 👇
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With integrated modes, increased bus frequency and reduced journey times #Newcastle could see 170,700 more people connected to the city centre 📢
November 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
With integrated modes, increased bus frequency and reduced journey times #Newcastle could see 170,700 more people connected to the city centre 📢
We discuss our latest research into integrated transport systems in big cities on last week's episode of City Minutes🎙️
Listen now 👇
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Listen now 👇
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November 10, 2025 at 1:01 PM
We discuss our latest research into integrated transport systems in big cities on last week's episode of City Minutes🎙️
Listen now 👇
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Listen now 👇
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🛍️ Join Centre for Cities and Deputy Mayor of London Howard Dawber for the launch of new research into high streets across the capital.
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Find out more 👇
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November 10, 2025 at 11:50 AM
🛍️ Join Centre for Cities and Deputy Mayor of London Howard Dawber for the launch of new research into high streets across the capital.
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Find out more 👇
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With Merseyrail already under local control, and bus franchising soon to be completed, the future looks bright for integrated transport in Liverpool.
Our modelling suggests the city could see an increase in city centre connectivity by a third, just through improvements on its existing network
Our modelling suggests the city could see an increase in city centre connectivity by a third, just through improvements on its existing network
With integrated modes, increased bus frequency and reduced journey times #Liverpool could see 160,400 more people connected to the city centre 📢
November 7, 2025 at 10:12 AM
With Merseyrail already under local control, and bus franchising soon to be completed, the future looks bright for integrated transport in Liverpool.
Our modelling suggests the city could see an increase in city centre connectivity by a third, just through improvements on its existing network
Our modelling suggests the city could see an increase in city centre connectivity by a third, just through improvements on its existing network
With integrated modes, increased bus frequency and reduced journey times #Liverpool could see 160,400 more people connected to the city centre 📢
November 7, 2025 at 9:15 AM
With integrated modes, increased bus frequency and reduced journey times #Liverpool could see 160,400 more people connected to the city centre 📢
Dijon is the inspiration behind the upcoming Integrated National Transport Strategy.
What should the metro mayors learn from its success?
Read the blog 👇
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What should the metro mayors learn from its success?
Read the blog 👇
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What can the metro mayors learn from transport in Dijon? - Centre for Cities
Dijon is the inspiration behind the upcoming Integrated National Transport Strategy. What should the metro mayors learn from its success?
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November 6, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Dijon is the inspiration behind the upcoming Integrated National Transport Strategy.
What should the metro mayors learn from its success?
Read the blog 👇
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What should the metro mayors learn from its success?
Read the blog 👇
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2025 marks 2️⃣0️⃣ years of Centre for Cities 🥳
Join @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social @mayorofwy.bsky.social and The Rt Hon Greg Clark for their reflections on two decades of urban policy👇
Join @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social @mayorofwy.bsky.social and The Rt Hon Greg Clark for their reflections on two decades of urban policy👇
20 years of Centre for Cities: How has urban policy evolved over the last two decades? - Centre for Cities
Join Mayor Tracy Brabin and the Rt Hon Greg Clarke for their reflections on two decades of urban policy.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:28 PM
2025 marks 2️⃣0️⃣ years of Centre for Cities 🥳
Join @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social @mayorofwy.bsky.social and The Rt Hon Greg Clark for their reflections on two decades of urban policy👇
Join @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social @mayorofwy.bsky.social and The Rt Hon Greg Clark for their reflections on two decades of urban policy👇
We are delighted to have been nominated for this award for our work putting together the most detailed local-level housebuilding dataset in England,spanning 1946 - 2023🥳
If you'd like to take a look at the data it's here on our GitHub 👉🔗 github.com/CentreforCit...
If you'd like to take a look at the data it's here on our GitHub 👉🔗 github.com/CentreforCit...
🎉Congratulations to all our finalists for the inaugural Innovation Award!
@centreforcities.bsky.social
@britainleads.bsky.social
@demos-uk.bsky.social
@moneyandmentalhealth.org
@nestauk.bsky.social
@resfoundation.bsky.social
@smfthinktank.bsky.social
#SmartThinkingAwards
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@britainleads.bsky.social
@demos-uk.bsky.social
@moneyandmentalhealth.org
@nestauk.bsky.social
@resfoundation.bsky.social
@smfthinktank.bsky.social
#SmartThinkingAwards
November 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM
We are delighted to have been nominated for this award for our work putting together the most detailed local-level housebuilding dataset in England,spanning 1946 - 2023🥳
If you'd like to take a look at the data it's here on our GitHub 👉🔗 github.com/CentreforCit...
If you'd like to take a look at the data it's here on our GitHub 👉🔗 github.com/CentreforCit...
We discuss our latest research into integrated transport systems in big cities on this week's episode of City Minutes🎙️
Listen now 👇
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Listen now 👇
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November 5, 2025 at 11:03 AM
We discuss our latest research into integrated transport systems in big cities on this week's episode of City Minutes🎙️
Listen now 👇
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Listen now 👇
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With integrated modes, increased bus frequency and reduced journey times #Manchester could see 255,000 more people connected to the city centre 📢
November 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
With integrated modes, increased bus frequency and reduced journey times #Manchester could see 255,000 more people connected to the city centre 📢
#ICYMI Report launch – Integrated transport: The size of the prize for mayors
We launched our newest report exploring just how much transport integration could improve existing public transport networks in big cities.
Catch up on our Youtube channel 👇
We launched our newest report exploring just how much transport integration could improve existing public transport networks in big cities.
Catch up on our Youtube channel 👇
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November 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
#ICYMI Report launch – Integrated transport: The size of the prize for mayors
We launched our newest report exploring just how much transport integration could improve existing public transport networks in big cities.
Catch up on our Youtube channel 👇
We launched our newest report exploring just how much transport integration could improve existing public transport networks in big cities.
Catch up on our Youtube channel 👇
Better transport for big cities🎙️
@andrewcities.bsky.social is joined by @rjson.bsky.social and Caitlin Rollison to dive into the economic benefits of better transport systems for big city regions and the size of the prize for metro mayors.
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@andrewcities.bsky.social is joined by @rjson.bsky.social and Caitlin Rollison to dive into the economic benefits of better transport systems for big city regions and the size of the prize for metro mayors.
Listen to the podcast 🎧👇
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November 4, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Better transport for big cities🎙️
@andrewcities.bsky.social is joined by @rjson.bsky.social and Caitlin Rollison to dive into the economic benefits of better transport systems for big city regions and the size of the prize for metro mayors.
Listen to the podcast 🎧👇
buff.ly/igJ6ARV
@andrewcities.bsky.social is joined by @rjson.bsky.social and Caitlin Rollison to dive into the economic benefits of better transport systems for big city regions and the size of the prize for metro mayors.
Listen to the podcast 🎧👇
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Metro mayors will soon be able join up their existing public transport networks, delivering economic growth in England’s big cities outside the capital 🚌
This would better connect 1.2 million people to big city centres 🏙️
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This would better connect 1.2 million people to big city centres 🏙️
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Sizing up: What metro mayors could achieve with integrated transport - Centre for Cities
Mayors will soon be able join up their existing public transport networks, delivering economic growth in England’s big cities outside the capital.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Metro mayors will soon be able join up their existing public transport networks, delivering economic growth in England’s big cities outside the capital 🚌
This would better connect 1.2 million people to big city centres 🏙️
Read more👇
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This would better connect 1.2 million people to big city centres 🏙️
Read more👇
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NEW REPORT | Integrated transport: The size of the prize for mayors 🚌🚂🚃
Transport is the wiring that allows urban economies to function. But this wiring is faulty in big UK cities outside of London.
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Transport is the wiring that allows urban economies to function. But this wiring is faulty in big UK cities outside of London.
Read the report 🔎👇
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November 4, 2025 at 8:01 AM
NEW REPORT | Integrated transport: The size of the prize for mayors 🚌🚂🚃
Transport is the wiring that allows urban economies to function. But this wiring is faulty in big UK cities outside of London.
Read the report 🔎👇
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Transport is the wiring that allows urban economies to function. But this wiring is faulty in big UK cities outside of London.
Read the report 🔎👇
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England needs a Scottish-style tourist tax 🪙
Every other G7 country already has local tourist tax powers and its time we followed suit.
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Every other G7 country already has local tourist tax powers and its time we followed suit.
Read more 👇
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October 30, 2025 at 4:09 PM
England needs a Scottish-style tourist tax 🪙
Every other G7 country already has local tourist tax powers and its time we followed suit.
Read more 👇
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Every other G7 country already has local tourist tax powers and its time we followed suit.
Read more 👇
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England’s metro mayors want tourist tax powers like Scotland and Wales.
But they have each chosen very different approaches.
If England is going to follow the rest of the UK and introduce a local tourist tax, which nation should it follow? 👇
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But they have each chosen very different approaches.
If England is going to follow the rest of the UK and introduce a local tourist tax, which nation should it follow? 👇
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England needs a Scottish tourist tax - Centre for Cities
If England is going to follow the rest of the UK and introduce a local tourist tax, which nation should it follow?
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October 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
England’s metro mayors want tourist tax powers like Scotland and Wales.
But they have each chosen very different approaches.
If England is going to follow the rest of the UK and introduce a local tourist tax, which nation should it follow? 👇
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But they have each chosen very different approaches.
If England is going to follow the rest of the UK and introduce a local tourist tax, which nation should it follow? 👇
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London’s productivity decline shows the capital’s success cannot be taken for granted.
The city's wider economy is stagnating, not just the knowledge economy.
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The city's wider economy is stagnating, not just the knowledge economy.
Read the blog in full 👇
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October 29, 2025 at 10:45 AM
London’s productivity decline shows the capital’s success cannot be taken for granted.
The city's wider economy is stagnating, not just the knowledge economy.
Read the blog in full 👇
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The city's wider economy is stagnating, not just the knowledge economy.
Read the blog in full 👇
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The Government has set a clear mission – to get the UK growing again 🌱
To achieve this, they will need to increase residential density.
Join us for the launch of a new report exploring where higher densities could be expected in UK cities👇
www.centreforcities.org/event/report...
To achieve this, they will need to increase residential density.
Join us for the launch of a new report exploring where higher densities could be expected in UK cities👇
www.centreforcities.org/event/report...
Report launch – Flat Britain: The urban density gap and how to solve it - Centre for Cities
Join Centre for Cities for the launch of a new report exploring where higher densities could be expected in UK cities.
www.centreforcities.org
October 29, 2025 at 10:07 AM
The Government has set a clear mission – to get the UK growing again 🌱
To achieve this, they will need to increase residential density.
Join us for the launch of a new report exploring where higher densities could be expected in UK cities👇
www.centreforcities.org/event/report...
To achieve this, they will need to increase residential density.
Join us for the launch of a new report exploring where higher densities could be expected in UK cities👇
www.centreforcities.org/event/report...
🚨Yesterday the Government’s Bus Services (No.2) Bill received royal assent, becoming the Bus Services Act (2025) 🚌
Check out our bus franchising FAQ's for all the up to date information 👇
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Check out our bus franchising FAQ's for all the up to date information 👇
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October 28, 2025 at 4:56 PM
🚨Yesterday the Government’s Bus Services (No.2) Bill received royal assent, becoming the Bus Services Act (2025) 🚌
Check out our bus franchising FAQ's for all the up to date information 👇
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Check out our bus franchising FAQ's for all the up to date information 👇
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Do you know anyone who wants to work in urban policy at the UK's leading think tank in this area?
We're #hiring a new Analyst to join the Centre for Cities Research team 💼
Apply today 👇
We're #hiring a new Analyst to join the Centre for Cities Research team 💼
Apply today 👇
Analyst - Centre for Cities
We are seeking to appoint a new member to our research team to conduct authoritative analytical research on UK cities and large towns, and help shape the
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October 28, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Do you know anyone who wants to work in urban policy at the UK's leading think tank in this area?
We're #hiring a new Analyst to join the Centre for Cities Research team 💼
Apply today 👇
We're #hiring a new Analyst to join the Centre for Cities Research team 💼
Apply today 👇
The Mayor and Housing Minister are trying to resuscitate housebuilding in London 🏗️
Will the emergency measures have an impact? What more needs to be done?
Read our latest blog from @mauricelange.bsky.social 👇
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Will the emergency measures have an impact? What more needs to be done?
Read our latest blog from @mauricelange.bsky.social 👇
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Support package: London housebuilding, the ‘emergency measures’, and what further action is needed - Centre for Cities
The Mayor and Housing Minister are trying to resuscitate housebuilding in London.
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October 28, 2025 at 11:37 AM
The Mayor and Housing Minister are trying to resuscitate housebuilding in London 🏗️
Will the emergency measures have an impact? What more needs to be done?
Read our latest blog from @mauricelange.bsky.social 👇
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Will the emergency measures have an impact? What more needs to be done?
Read our latest blog from @mauricelange.bsky.social 👇
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Join us for the launch of our new report exploring how transport integration could improve public transport 🚀
We will be joined by @ruthcadbury.bsky.social MP, Rebecca Fuller of @utg-uk.bsky.social,
@rjson.bsky.social and @andrewcities.bsky.social.
Register your place👇
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We will be joined by @ruthcadbury.bsky.social MP, Rebecca Fuller of @utg-uk.bsky.social,
@rjson.bsky.social and @andrewcities.bsky.social.
Register your place👇
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October 27, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Join us for the launch of our new report exploring how transport integration could improve public transport 🚀
We will be joined by @ruthcadbury.bsky.social MP, Rebecca Fuller of @utg-uk.bsky.social,
@rjson.bsky.social and @andrewcities.bsky.social.
Register your place👇
buff.ly/UIMm8MD
We will be joined by @ruthcadbury.bsky.social MP, Rebecca Fuller of @utg-uk.bsky.social,
@rjson.bsky.social and @andrewcities.bsky.social.
Register your place👇
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#ICYMI Briefing launch and Q&A- How productive are the UK’s big cities?
Missed the launch of our new briefing exploring national and city-level productivity in the UK?
Watch back the event here 👀👇
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Missed the launch of our new briefing exploring national and city-level productivity in the UK?
Watch back the event here 👀👇
youtube.com/live/1lBpo5Z...
Briefing launch and Q&A- How productive are the UK’s big cities?
YouTube video by Centre For Cities
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October 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM
#ICYMI Briefing launch and Q&A- How productive are the UK’s big cities?
Missed the launch of our new briefing exploring national and city-level productivity in the UK?
Watch back the event here 👀👇
youtube.com/live/1lBpo5Z...
Missed the launch of our new briefing exploring national and city-level productivity in the UK?
Watch back the event here 👀👇
youtube.com/live/1lBpo5Z...
London’s productivity growth has gone from slow to non-existent since 2019 📉
This blog dives deeper into the data from our latest research on city productivity to look at London's stagnant economy👇
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This blog dives deeper into the data from our latest research on city productivity to look at London's stagnant economy👇
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October 27, 2025 at 1:24 PM
London’s productivity growth has gone from slow to non-existent since 2019 📉
This blog dives deeper into the data from our latest research on city productivity to look at London's stagnant economy👇
buff.ly/KN2ee41
This blog dives deeper into the data from our latest research on city productivity to look at London's stagnant economy👇
buff.ly/KN2ee41