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Andrew Carter

Andrew Carter

Andrew Carter is chief executive of the Centre for Cities

Articles by Andrew Carter

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...

The new PM must pick up the devolution baton

By Andrew Carter | 06 June 2017

The tone on devolution has shifted since the 2015 General Election - and not for the good. Andrew...

The new mayors have a duty to show the benefits of devolution

By Andrew Carter | 10 May 2017

The new mayors must waste no time in turning their attention to the big economic challenges their...

Ministers must work with the grain of the national economy

By Andrew Carter | 11 April 2017

The industrial strategy must recognise the role UK cities play in driving growth in the national ...

Hopelessly devo-ted?

By Andrew Carter | 03 June 2015

There are many still to be convinced about the merits of the devolution agenda, meaning the passi...