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INFRASTRUCTURE
The Stronger Towns Fund is not the right solution to a complex problem
By Judith Blake | 11 March 2019
The Stronger Towns Fund is not the response we need to a complex and nuanced problem, says chair ...
CORE CITIES
When it comes to our cities there are reasons to be cheerful
By Cllr Judith Blake | 16 January 2019
There is little doubt that 2019 will be an historic and turbulent year, but there are some great ...
FINANCE
Why it is time for a fair deal for everyone
By Jon Collins | 19 November 2018
The system is broken for everyone and we need to stop wasting valuable time and effort arguing wi...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Core Cities could generate almost £100bn every year
By Cllr Judith Blake | 30 October 2018
We can generate almost £100bn for the UK economy every year if Government adopts our 'productivi...
WHITEHALL
Councils warn of no deal Brexit risks
By Mark Conrad | 24 July 2018
A no deal Brexit would leave councils struggling with new checks on EU imports and without access...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Local transport bodies need greater freedoms
By Cllr Judith Blake | 10 July 2018
Local economies suffer due to transport disruption. Cllr Judith Blake explains what cities need i...
CORE CITIES
Keeping our creative economy afloat
By Cllr Judith Blake | 16 May 2018
Cllr Judith Blake on funding cities' cultural offerings.
WHITEHALL
Are our arguments finally getting through to ministers?
By Cllr Judith Blake | 20 March 2018
While some in government seem to be getting the message about council finances, Cllr Judith Blake...
WHITEHALL
Deprivation key to fair funding - Core Cities
By Dan Peters | 15 March 2018
Student numbers, deprivation, density and pollution should all be recognised by the Government wh...
FINANCE
Timetable will plunge sector into 'crisis management'
By Dan Peters | 15 March 2018
Local government would be thrown into a period of ‘crisis management’ under the Government’s curr...
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