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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.
FINANCE
Lessons in tourism levies
By Martin Ford | 05 February 2026
Powers to implement visitor levies will soon be available in all corners of the country. Martin F...
POLICY AND POLITICS
EXCLUSIVE: Councils to push against statistics rowback
By Dan Peters | 16 December 2025
Councils are preparing to push back after the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed it wa...
DEVOLUTION
Tourist tax could pave way to greater fiscal devolution
By Martin Ford | 28 October 2025
Enabling mayors in England to levy tourist taxes could pave the way for greater fiscal devolution...
MAYORS
Metro mayors show what real change looks like
By Andrew Carter | 30 September 2025
Andrew Carter says that as national politicians debate abstract promises, metro mayors are delive...
CENTRE FOR CITIES
A time for celebration
By Cllr James Lewis | 06 August 2025
Cllr James Lewis looks back on three decades of collaboration between Core Cities and London Coun...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Unlocking the potential of cities other than London is not optional
By Andrew Carter | 03 July 2025
Responding to the Government's publication of the Industrial Strategy, Andrew Carter says 'there...
LOCAL ECONOMIES
Green Book blamed for 'political decisions'
By Martin Ford | 23 May 2025
The Green Book is not to blame for perceived investment bias in favour of affluent regions, exper...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Defending growth
By Paul Marinko | 22 May 2025
Alongside next month’s Spending Review the Government will announce its Industrial Strategy, but ...
DEVOLUTION
How will the Government engage with a more politically diverse group of mayors?
By Andrew Carter | 20 May 2025
Andrew Carter says that 'as mayors grow in profile and power, the emphasis needs to be on compete...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Preparing for Trump's tariff curveballs
By Emily Twinch | 07 May 2025
The ripple effect of Donald Trump’s shock introduction of tariffs to goods going into the US has ...
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West Oxfordshire District Council is seeking an exceptional and forward-thinking Director of Place Apply for this job
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This post is a crucial leadership role within the exciting new Westmorland and Furness children’s home service area. Apply for this job
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