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ECONOMIC GROWTH
Growth: the big issue
By Ben Lucas | 03 October 2023
As we enter election season a national growth plan is needed now, delivered with and by places, s...
MAYORS
There's a huge economic argument for delivering on HS2
By Dr Arianna Giovannini | 03 October 2023
Northern cities could indeed take on the world, but it’s becoming increasingly clear the energy t...
WHITEHALL
Government announces 20mph review
By Chris Ames | 02 October 2023
The Government has announced plans to discourage English local authorities from bringing in 20mph...
WHITEHALL
Whitehall micromanaging is 'holding back economic progress in West Midlands'
By Ann McGauran | 19 September 2023
Central Government’s ‘man-marking’ of local decisions in the West Midlands is holding back progre...
ENVIRONMENT
We're putting people before cars
By Cllr James McAsh | 18 September 2023
Southwark’s recently launched Streets for People is more than just a transport strategy – it set...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Building up Brum
By Ann McGauran | 18 September 2023
Britain cannot afford Birmingham to be bust. Ann McGauran reports on what lies ahead and the plan...
WHITEHALL
Smith calls for boroughs to be handed vehicle excise duty share
By Dan Peters | 15 September 2023
Devolved funding from vehicle excise duty should be allocated directly to the capital’s 32 boroug...
CLIMATE CHANGE
Wales to consider funding bids straddling English border
By Paul Marinko | 11 September 2023
Wales’ economy minister has said he would consider funding bids from a new council partnership th...
CLIMATE CHANGE
Why it might be better to be French
By Ben Page | 11 September 2023
France's long-term planning – by yes, big government – has given them a better rail network, safe...
PLANNING
EXCLUSIVE: Mayors press for trailblazer devolution powers
By Martin Ford | 04 September 2023
Mayors are pressing for devolved powers currently reserved for their trailblazer counterparts in ...
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Director of Customer, Digital and Corporate Strategy
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