Centre for Cities

Chief Executive Andrew Carter is joined by Oscar Selby, Analyst, to discuss The Government’s plans to give councils and communities the ability to tighten permissions needed for vape shops and refuse new betting shops on their high streets. They explore why high streets continue to be an important topic for successive governments and what it actually takes to regenerate a high street.

Director of Policy and Research Ant Breach is joined by Jess Tulasiewicz, Head of Public Affairs and Policy, and Oscar Selby, Analyst, to discuss the big devolution announcements that came last Friday. They discuss the seven-page document published by the Cabinet and breakdown some of the key changes that will be coming down the line and what they mean for people in their places.

Andrew Carter, Chief Executive, is joined by the Mayor of Cleveland, Justin Bibb, to discuss what lessons can be learned from Cleveland for UK mayors and local government.

Chief Executive Andrew Carter is joined by Ant Breach, Director of Policy and Research, and Maurice Lange, Senior Analyst, to discuss Andy Burnham’s emphasis on council house building and how it fits into the wider urban housing crisis. They discuss the scale of the shortfall in UK housing, the role of planning reform, and the practical implications of councils building more homes.

Chief Executive Andrew Carter is joined by Ant Breach, Director of Policy and Research, and Jess Tulasiewicz,
Head of Public Affairs and Policy, to discuss the urban implications of Andy Burnham's latest speech where he laid out his vision for the country should he become the new Prime Minister.