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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🚀Cities Outlook 2026 is out now!
🏙️ Our annual report looks at how the UK’s cities are performing — and what that means for economic growth and living standards.
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🏙️ Our annual report looks at how the UK’s cities are performing — and what that means for economic growth and living standards.
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We’re almost ready to kick off the #CitiesOutlook2026 launch event 🚀
Looking forward to welcoming all of those joining us this evening for a great discussion!
Looking forward to welcoming all of those joining us this evening for a great discussion!
January 29, 2026 at 4:52 PM
We’re almost ready to kick off the #CitiesOutlook2026 launch event 🚀
Looking forward to welcoming all of those joining us this evening for a great discussion!
Looking forward to welcoming all of those joining us this evening for a great discussion!
📢Integrating transport in England's biggest cities could mean 1.2m more people connected to cities.
Centre for Cities' Senior Analyst @rjson.bsky.social joined the Transport Committee to discuss how to achieve transport integration.
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Centre for Cities' Senior Analyst @rjson.bsky.social joined the Transport Committee to discuss how to achieve transport integration.
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January 29, 2026 at 11:39 AM
📢Integrating transport in England's biggest cities could mean 1.2m more people connected to cities.
Centre for Cities' Senior Analyst @rjson.bsky.social joined the Transport Committee to discuss how to achieve transport integration.
Watch in full 👇
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Centre for Cities' Senior Analyst @rjson.bsky.social joined the Transport Committee to discuss how to achieve transport integration.
Watch in full 👇
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NEW PODCAST | Perspectives on place 🎙️
@andrewcities.bsky.social is joined by @drjennings.bsky.social to discuss his latest paper Perspectives on Place and delve into peoples pride in their places and what this can mean for boosting growth.
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@andrewcities.bsky.social is joined by @drjennings.bsky.social to discuss his latest paper Perspectives on Place and delve into peoples pride in their places and what this can mean for boosting growth.
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January 29, 2026 at 9:53 AM
NEW PODCAST | Perspectives on place 🎙️
@andrewcities.bsky.social is joined by @drjennings.bsky.social to discuss his latest paper Perspectives on Place and delve into peoples pride in their places and what this can mean for boosting growth.
Listen now 🎧👇
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@andrewcities.bsky.social is joined by @drjennings.bsky.social to discuss his latest paper Perspectives on Place and delve into peoples pride in their places and what this can mean for boosting growth.
Listen now 🎧👇
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Why have living standards risen in some cities but fallen in others?
This blog uses Cities Outlook 2026 data to compare the UK’s best and worst performers and what explains the difference. 👇
This blog uses Cities Outlook 2026 data to compare the UK’s best and worst performers and what explains the difference. 👇
Raising living standards in cities starts with a stronger business base - Centre for Cities
Cities that grew faster since 2013 also saw higher living standards. New analysis shows what sets the best performers apart.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Why have living standards risen in some cities but fallen in others?
This blog uses Cities Outlook 2026 data to compare the UK’s best and worst performers and what explains the difference. 👇
This blog uses Cities Outlook 2026 data to compare the UK’s best and worst performers and what explains the difference. 👇
Economic growth is necessary for improving living standards in UK cities – but it is not enough on its own.
Cities Outlook 2026 shows that where growth comes from, and how it's accessed, matters for living standards.
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Cities Outlook 2026 shows that where growth comes from, and how it's accessed, matters for living standards.
Read the report 👇
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January 28, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Economic growth is necessary for improving living standards in UK cities – but it is not enough on its own.
Cities Outlook 2026 shows that where growth comes from, and how it's accessed, matters for living standards.
Read the report 👇
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Cities Outlook 2026 shows that where growth comes from, and how it's accessed, matters for living standards.
Read the report 👇
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Reflections on #CitiesOutlook2026 from Mayor Oliver Coppard 👇
January 28, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Reflections on #CitiesOutlook2026 from Mayor Oliver Coppard 👇
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Want a fly through of what's happened to economic and living standards growth over a quarter of a century? And what this means for the government's mission to raise living standards everywhere?
Read the summary blog of @centreforcities.bsky.social Cities Outlook 2026 report below:
Read the summary blog of @centreforcities.bsky.social Cities Outlook 2026 report below:
January 27, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Want a fly through of what's happened to economic and living standards growth over a quarter of a century? And what this means for the government's mission to raise living standards everywhere?
Read the summary blog of @centreforcities.bsky.social Cities Outlook 2026 report below:
Read the summary blog of @centreforcities.bsky.social Cities Outlook 2026 report below:
Growth alone isn’t enough, residents also need access to jobs, skills and transport.
Cities Outlook 2026 looks at how places like Barnsley, Liverpool and Manchester have combined both.
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Cities Outlook 2026 looks at how places like Barnsley, Liverpool and Manchester have combined both.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Growth alone isn’t enough, residents also need access to jobs, skills and transport.
Cities Outlook 2026 looks at how places like Barnsley, Liverpool and Manchester have combined both.
Read the blog 👇
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Cities Outlook 2026 looks at how places like Barnsley, Liverpool and Manchester have combined both.
Read the blog 👇
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Let's unpack the findings in #CitieOutlook2026🎙️
@andrewcities.bsky.social and @rjson.bsky.social discuss the cities that have managed to buck the national trend to improve the quality of life in their place.
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@andrewcities.bsky.social and @rjson.bsky.social discuss the cities that have managed to buck the national trend to improve the quality of life in their place.
Listen now 🎧👇
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January 27, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Let's unpack the findings in #CitieOutlook2026🎙️
@andrewcities.bsky.social and @rjson.bsky.social discuss the cities that have managed to buck the national trend to improve the quality of life in their place.
Listen now 🎧👇
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@andrewcities.bsky.social and @rjson.bsky.social discuss the cities that have managed to buck the national trend to improve the quality of life in their place.
Listen now 🎧👇
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Reflections on #CitiesOutlook2026 from the Mayor of the North East, Kim McGuinness👇
January 26, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Reflections on #CitiesOutlook2026 from the Mayor of the North East, Kim McGuinness👇
🔴LIVE NOW | Cities Outlook 2026 online launch briefing
We're taking an in-depth look at the findings from Cities Outlook 2026, the 19th edition of our annual flagship publication.
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We're taking an in-depth look at the findings from Cities Outlook 2026, the 19th edition of our annual flagship publication.
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January 26, 2026 at 12:02 PM
🔴LIVE NOW | Cities Outlook 2026 online launch briefing
We're taking an in-depth look at the findings from Cities Outlook 2026, the 19th edition of our annual flagship publication.
Tune in 👇
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We're taking an in-depth look at the findings from Cities Outlook 2026, the 19th edition of our annual flagship publication.
Tune in 👇
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Reflections on #CitiesOutlook2026 from @mayorofgm.bsky.social 👇
January 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Reflections on #CitiesOutlook2026 from @mayorofgm.bsky.social 👇
📢#CitiesOutlook2026 launch event today at 12pm!
@rjson.bsky.social, @antbreach.bsky.social and @andrewcities.bsky.social will be taking an in-depth look at the findings from the 19th edition of our annual flagship publication.
Don't miss out on the launch event👇
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@rjson.bsky.social, @antbreach.bsky.social and @andrewcities.bsky.social will be taking an in-depth look at the findings from the 19th edition of our annual flagship publication.
Don't miss out on the launch event👇
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January 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM
📢#CitiesOutlook2026 launch event today at 12pm!
@rjson.bsky.social, @antbreach.bsky.social and @andrewcities.bsky.social will be taking an in-depth look at the findings from the 19th edition of our annual flagship publication.
Don't miss out on the launch event👇
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@rjson.bsky.social, @antbreach.bsky.social and @andrewcities.bsky.social will be taking an in-depth look at the findings from the 19th edition of our annual flagship publication.
Don't miss out on the launch event👇
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"According to the Centre for Cities, this is the most prosperous town in northern England, as the only urban location out of more than a dozen in the region analysed by the thinktank where workplace wages are above the UK average."
A closer look at #Warrington from @theguardian.com 🔎👇
A closer look at #Warrington from @theguardian.com 🔎👇
‘A southern economy in the north’: how Warrington has adapted to change
‘A southern economy in the north’: how Warrington has adapted to change
Good transport links and the quietly booming nuclear sector are helping the Cheshire town to thrive
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January 26, 2026 at 9:02 AM
"According to the Centre for Cities, this is the most prosperous town in northern England, as the only urban location out of more than a dozen in the region analysed by the thinktank where workplace wages are above the UK average."
A closer look at #Warrington from @theguardian.com 🔎👇
A closer look at #Warrington from @theguardian.com 🔎👇
Income levels in most places are still below their pre-financial crisis peak.
Cities Outlook 2026 examines why weak growth sits behind cost of living pressures — and how some cities are doing better👇
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Cities Outlook 2026 examines why weak growth sits behind cost of living pressures — and how some cities are doing better👇
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January 26, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Income levels in most places are still below their pre-financial crisis peak.
Cities Outlook 2026 examines why weak growth sits behind cost of living pressures — and how some cities are doing better👇
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Cities Outlook 2026 examines why weak growth sits behind cost of living pressures — and how some cities are doing better👇
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Cities sit at the heart of the UK economy.
Cities Outlook 2026 looks at what that means for growth and household living standards ▶️
Cities Outlook 2026 looks at what that means for growth and household living standards ▶️
January 26, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Cities sit at the heart of the UK economy.
Cities Outlook 2026 looks at what that means for growth and household living standards ▶️
Cities Outlook 2026 looks at what that means for growth and household living standards ▶️
🚀Cities Outlook 2026 is out now!
🏙️ Our annual report looks at how the UK’s cities are performing — and what that means for economic growth and living standards.
buff.ly/w5hQiNS
🧵👇
🏙️ Our annual report looks at how the UK’s cities are performing — and what that means for economic growth and living standards.
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🧵👇
January 26, 2026 at 7:15 AM
🚀Cities Outlook 2026 is out now!
🏙️ Our annual report looks at how the UK’s cities are performing — and what that means for economic growth and living standards.
buff.ly/w5hQiNS
🧵👇
🏙️ Our annual report looks at how the UK’s cities are performing — and what that means for economic growth and living standards.
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🧵👇
Local initiatives can improve trust, but only if local government has the freedom and resources to act — and if local economies are growing👇
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January 23, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Local initiatives can improve trust, but only if local government has the freedom and resources to act — and if local economies are growing👇
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Discontent with national politics is high — but people feel more positive about their local area.
Our new blog from @antbreach.bsky.social explores what that means for local government, trust and economic growth👇
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Our new blog from @antbreach.bsky.social explores what that means for local government, trust and economic growth👇
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Communities need stronger local government and local growth
Rebuilding trust in politics depends on stronger local government and local economic growth that improves living standards in communities.
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January 22, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Discontent with national politics is high — but people feel more positive about their local area.
Our new blog from @antbreach.bsky.social explores what that means for local government, trust and economic growth👇
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Our new blog from @antbreach.bsky.social explores what that means for local government, trust and economic growth👇
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Momentum is building around devolution for Glasgow City Region.
The key question now is whether 2026 delivers meaningful powers — or leaves Glasgow still disadvantaged👇
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#Devolution #Scotland
The key question now is whether 2026 delivers meaningful powers — or leaves Glasgow still disadvantaged👇
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#Devolution #Scotland
January 20, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Momentum is building around devolution for Glasgow City Region.
The key question now is whether 2026 delivers meaningful powers — or leaves Glasgow still disadvantaged👇
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#Devolution #Scotland
The key question now is whether 2026 delivers meaningful powers — or leaves Glasgow still disadvantaged👇
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#Devolution #Scotland
As the cost of living stays high, the case for economic growth matters more than ever.
Ahead of #CitiesOutlook2026, @andrewcities.bsky.social explains why growth remains the only durable route to higher living standards👇
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Ahead of #CitiesOutlook2026, @andrewcities.bsky.social explains why growth remains the only durable route to higher living standards👇
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January 19, 2026 at 3:03 PM
As the cost of living stays high, the case for economic growth matters more than ever.
Ahead of #CitiesOutlook2026, @andrewcities.bsky.social explains why growth remains the only durable route to higher living standards👇
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Ahead of #CitiesOutlook2026, @andrewcities.bsky.social explains why growth remains the only durable route to higher living standards👇
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📢Final week to apply! #hiring
Centre for Cities is recruiting a Director of External Affairs to join its leadership team and help shape how our work engages policymakers and stakeholders. 👇
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Centre for Cities is recruiting a Director of External Affairs to join its leadership team and help shape how our work engages policymakers and stakeholders. 👇
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January 19, 2026 at 2:12 PM
📢Final week to apply! #hiring
Centre for Cities is recruiting a Director of External Affairs to join its leadership team and help shape how our work engages policymakers and stakeholders. 👇
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Centre for Cities is recruiting a Director of External Affairs to join its leadership team and help shape how our work engages policymakers and stakeholders. 👇
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In his New Year message, the Prime Minister set out 2026 as a year when people should start feeling the benefits of economic improvement.
Cities Outlook 2026, published next week, provides our annual assessment of how UK cities are performing with a focus this year on living standards.
📅26 January
Cities Outlook 2026, published next week, provides our annual assessment of how UK cities are performing with a focus this year on living standards.
📅26 January
January 19, 2026 at 11:08 AM
In his New Year message, the Prime Minister set out 2026 as a year when people should start feeling the benefits of economic improvement.
Cities Outlook 2026, published next week, provides our annual assessment of how UK cities are performing with a focus this year on living standards.
📅26 January
Cities Outlook 2026, published next week, provides our annual assessment of how UK cities are performing with a focus this year on living standards.
📅26 January
ℹ️ British cities are generally less dense than comparable cities in France and Japan.
Our density data tool lets you explore residential densities across 62 British cities and see how they compare internationally.
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Our density data tool lets you explore residential densities across 62 British cities and see how they compare internationally.
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Try our density data tool!
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January 16, 2026 at 12:26 PM
ℹ️ British cities are generally less dense than comparable cities in France and Japan.
Our density data tool lets you explore residential densities across 62 British cities and see how they compare internationally.
Explore the tool 🔎
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Our density data tool lets you explore residential densities across 62 British cities and see how they compare internationally.
Explore the tool 🔎
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📊Cities with similar populations can have very different housing density — affecting affordability and growth.
This blog explains how our Housing Density Tool helps identify where housing supply may be falling short of local demand.
What density challenges come up most in your area?
This blog explains how our Housing Density Tool helps identify where housing supply may be falling short of local demand.
What density challenges come up most in your area?
January 15, 2026 at 3:01 PM
📊Cities with similar populations can have very different housing density — affecting affordability and growth.
This blog explains how our Housing Density Tool helps identify where housing supply may be falling short of local demand.
What density challenges come up most in your area?
This blog explains how our Housing Density Tool helps identify where housing supply may be falling short of local demand.
What density challenges come up most in your area?