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Andrew Carter

Andrew Carter

Andrew Carter is chief executive of the Centre for Cities

Articles by Andrew Carter

Tough decisions needed to protect commercial heart of cities

By Andrew Carter | 11 April 2018

As urban centres change transform, the priority should be on protecting and expanding the commerc...

Cities need to up their game to make devolution a success

By Andrew Carter | 12 March 2018

Devolution is not just about gaining new powers, it is about using the powers you already have. A...

Britain will continue to divide unless we devolve to more cities

By Andrew Carter | 14 February 2018

The sense of dislocation across the country is only going to be exacerbated in the coming years. ...

Wages remain stagnant despite growth - we need action

By Andrew Carter | 16 January 2018

Andrew Carter calls for cities to set up inclusive growth commissions as growth across the countr...

Business rates: reform and devolve

By Andrew Carter | 12 December 2017

Andrew Carter breaks down the Centre for Cities' latest report on why devolution of the current b...

Cities need greater openness to thrive – not 'buy local' protectionism

By Andrew Carter | 21 November 2017

Some councils are looking are 'buying local' to boost economic growth. But Andrew Carter warns of...

Ministers must recover a singular purpose over devolution

By Andrew Carter | 27 September 2017

The Government needs to go back to its original focus for its city devolution agenda and regain a...

Big-ticket projects shouldn't come at expense of effective policies

By Andrew Carter | 06 September 2017

Andrew Carter argues local leaders should be prioritising education, housing, skills and transpor...

Mayors are making an impact. Everywhere else should take note

By Andrew Carter | 02 August 2017

Places without a mayor will fall further behind the likes of Greater Manchester and the West Midl...

Local government must fill any vacuum in Westminster

By Andrew Carter | 04 July 2017

The uncertainty which lies ahead on the national political stage will not prevent local leaders f...