Andrew Carter
Andrew Carter is chief executive of the Centre for Cities
We need a deal with EU that minimises all export barriers
The Centre for Cities' latest report highlights that an industry-by-industry approach to trade is unlikely to work for cities, says Andrew Carter.
Give cities the discretion to manage their finances
Andrew Carter says the spending cuts borne by cities for a decade need to end - but they need more control over how they raise and spend money locally if they are to build a sustainable long-term financial future.
Another week of guessing games is time wasted
For people living and working in cities another week of guessing games about who will stay the course in Westminster is another week wasted in terms of tackling the worsening challenges facing places throughout the country, says Andrew Carter.
Budget must give cities new chances for growth
Hopefully the Budget will shed light on the future direction of cities' finances, particularly with a Spending Review looming says Andrew Carter.
The key commercial property considerations for local industrial strategies
Andrew Carter outlines the findings of a new Centre for Cities report on local industrial strategies and city centres.
Tough decisions needed to protect commercial heart of cities
As urban centres change transform, the priority should be on protecting and expanding the commercial space in city centres, rather than encouraging more residential development, argues Andrew Carter.
Cities need to up their game to make devolution a success
Devolution is not just about gaining new powers, it is about using the powers you already have. Andrew Carter believes cities are not as doing as much as they can.
Britain will continue to divide unless we devolve to more cities
The sense of dislocation across the country is only going to be exacerbated in the coming years. Andrew Carter argues the answer is to move away from one-size-fits-all policy-making and to increase decentralisation.
Wages remain stagnant despite growth - we need action
Andrew Carter calls for cities to set up inclusive growth commissions as growth across the country fails to translate into increased wages.
Business rates: reform and devolve
Andrew Carter breaks down the Centre for Cities' latest report on why devolution of the current business rates system falls far short of incentivising long-term economic growth.
Cities need greater openness to thrive – not ‘buy local’ protectionism
Some councils are looking are 'buying local' to boost economic growth. But Andrew Carter warns of the pitfalls of such a protectionist approach.
Ministers must recover a singular purpose over devolution
The Government needs to go back to its original focus for its city devolution agenda and regain a uniformity of voice, argues Andrew Carter.
Big-ticket projects shouldn’t come at expense of effective policies
Andrew Carter argues local leaders should be prioritising education, housing, skills and transport issues over headline-grabbing projects.
Mayors are making an impact. Everywhere else should take note
Places without a mayor will fall further behind the likes of Greater Manchester and the West Midlands without a mayor, suggests Andrew Carter.
Local government must fill any vacuum in Westminster
The uncertainty which lies ahead on the national political stage will not prevent local leaders from driving growth, writes Andrew Carter.
The new PM must pick up the devolution baton
The tone on devolution has shifted since the 2015 General Election - and not for the good. Andrew Carter argues whoever is in power tomorrow has a chance to further empower cities.
The new mayors have a duty to show the benefits of devolution
The new mayors must waste no time in turning their attention to the big economic challenges their city regions face, argues Andrew Carter.
Ministers must work with the grain of the national economy
The industrial strategy must recognise the role UK cities play in driving growth in the national economy, writes Andrew Carter.
Hopelessly devo-ted?
There are many still to be convinced about the merits of the devolution agenda, meaning the passing of the recently-announced Devolution Bill is not a forgone conclusion. Andrew Carter explains.
Full deal or no deal
Andrew Carter welcomes appointment of City Deals architect Greg Clark as communities secretary but argues full legal underpinning for landmark Greater Manchester devolution agreement is needed to maintain momentum.