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The secret of Warrington and Barnsley's success
ECONOMIC GROWTH

The secret of Warrington and Barnsley's success

By Andrew Carter | 25 February 2026

Cities Outlook 2026 shows that Warrington and Barnsley achieved better-than-average growth in both their economies and household incomes. Andrew Carter looks at what sets these places apart.

DEVOLUTION

A pivotal moment for mayors

By Ann McGauran | 25 February 2026

The recent devolution Bill and the Government’s consultation on visitor levies are seen as positi...

LOCAL ECONOMIES

Pensions can transform places

By Pete Gladwell | 19 February 2026

Local government partnerships are crucial for turning pension savings into homes and jobs, says P...

YOUTH SERVICES

Plymouth powers up youth futures

By Cllr Jemima Laing | 16 February 2026

Cllr Jemima Laing says Plymouth is backing its young people and investing in the city’s future pr...

FINANCE

Councils' unaudited accounts remain 'a cautionary tale', NAO chief will say

By Ann McGauran | 10 February 2026

Backlogs of unaudited accounts mean English local government ‘remains a cautionary tale’, the hea...

APSE

Developing a balanced skillset will be a necessity for councils

By Mo Baines | 02 February 2026

With local government reorganisation on the horizon, Mo Baines asks if it's time for many English...

DEVOLUTION

The march of the metro mayors

By Vijay K Luthra | 21 January 2026

Patrick Diamond and Vijay K Luthra look at what England’s metro mayors can really change. And wha...

FINANCE

Crossing the capability chasm

By Simon Christian | 20 January 2026

Local government finance leaders are very clear about what they want to focus on, but there is a ...

HR

From adult social care international recruitment crisis to collaboration

By Pete Fahy | 19 January 2026

Pete Fahy looks at how the West Midlands is rewriting the future of social care workforce plannin...

LOCAL ECONOMIES

Big differences within urban Britain are a key reason why the UK economy is performing so poorly

By Andrew Carter | 13 January 2026

The 19th edition of Centre for Cities’ flagship report, Cities Outlook 2026 will set out what Gov...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

In defence of growth

By Paul Marinko | 16 December 2025

Plymouth is home to the Royal Navy’s Devonport base and dockyard and at the heart of the Governme...

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