press releases 2010
Centre for Cities sets out an ambitious new approach to regeneration in cities and neighbourhoods facing decline
Date: 14/12/2010
The Government’s approach to physical regeneration in England’s ex-industrial cities will not work for local residents and a new way forward is needed, according to a new report by the Centre for Cities.
New Centre for Cities poll shows thirst for city revenue raising powers in fiscal crunch
Date: 06/12/2010
76% agree that relocalising the business rate would be positive for their local area. See Regen & Renewal's coverage of the results.
Local Growth White Paper: The government has recognised today that success will look different in different places
Date: 28/10/2010
"The possibility of letting councils retain more of the proceeds of the local business rate is an exciting one, which would give city leaders more control over their finances and provide a clear incentive to prioritise local growth."
Comprehensive Spending Review Announcement: Spending cuts are going to hit all cities hard...
Date: 20/10/2010
“The extension of the Regional Growth Fund for a further year is welcome, as is further decentralisation and the removal of ringfencing. But finally winning responsibility for these decisions will be bittersweet, with limited money available."
Derby must reach out beyond its borders to grow in the recovery
Date: 18/10/2010
Derby must reach out beyond its borders and its
traditional industrial base to grow in the recovery, as some large local
employers may be vulnerable in the public spending squeeze.
Latest report finds that more realism needed from Coalition and cities chasing "bandwagon" sectors
Date: 17/09/2010
The Centre for Cities is calling for more realism from the Coalition and the cities across England pursuing “bandwagon” sectors - from green industries to creative clusters, in a new report, published today.
Alexandra Jones appointed as Chief Executive of Centre for Cities
Date: 05/08/2010
Alexandra joins from The Work Foundation, where she has headed up the influential Ideopolis cities programme.
Better rail services vital to rebalancing the economy
Date: 22/07/2010
Over 20,000 businesses in Leeds and more than 15,000 in Glasgow could benefit from improvements to the rail network, according to our new report.
Plans to introduce Local Enterprise Partnerships
Date: 29/06/2010
LEPs will need to do better than regional development agencies. Their top priority is to help generate more private sector jobs, as the public sector shrinks in England's cities.
Budget response from Dermot Finch, Centre for Cities
Date: 22/06/2010
The Government clearly recognises the need for more enterprise and growth in cities outside the Greater South East.
Centre for Cities announces its new Chair, Nigel Hugill
Date: 10/06/2010
Nigel Hugill, Executive Chair of Urban & Civic, will succeed Tom Bloxham, the Centre's founding Chair, on the 1st July.
For every extra private sector job generated in the North & Midlands ten were created in London & the South.
Date: 07/06/2010
Our new report has identified that for every extra private sector job generated in the North and Midlands between 1998 and 2008 ten were created in London and the South.
Dermot Finch appointed Head of Public Affairs at Fishburn Hedges
Date: 19/05/2010
Dermot Finch, Centre for Cities' Chief Executive, has been appointed as Head of Public Affairs at Fishburn Hedges and will be leaving the Centre at the end of July.
New analysis shows shift in urban party support since 2005 election result
Date: 26/04/2010
Urban voters were signalling Clegg's new found popularity, uncertainty about Cameron and antipathy towards Brown - well before the election campaign began.
Free up more land for homes in buoyant cities - or choke off future economic growth
Date: 16/03/2010
The UK economy needs more homes built in cities like Brighton, London and Cambridge. They are the cities most likely to lead the recovery - and their economic growth is in danger of being stifled by unaffordable house prices.
New report sets out map for South Hampshire's future economic growth
Date: 16/03/2010
The challenge ahead for PUSH will be to further strengthen the economies of Southampton and Portsmouth to drive the economic growth of the wider sub-region.
Centre for Cities' response to the National Equality Panel's Findings
Date: 28/01/2010
The next Government needs to address the gap between poor and prosperous cities by giving cities the power to strengthen their fundamentals, such as skills and business base.
Centre for Cities response to the news that the national economy has emerged from recession
Date: 26/01/2010
The UK as a whole is now out of recession - just - but the recovery will be slow and very uneven.
Annual index shows recession has widened gap between UK cities
Date: 18/01/2010
Cities Outlook 2010 finds that, as we move out of recession, the UK will face an uneven recovery, raising tough questions about how struggling cities can carve out a future that's economically sustainable.
