Core Cities

They're an engine for growth and innovation

With international links and global brands

Home to a third of the UK population

What's new

International

17 February 2025

Core Cities representatives travel to Washington DC to discuss subnational diplomacy

Our international lead Shelley Nania from Bristol City Council reflects on her time in the US capital.
Blog

19 December 2024

French and English cities demonstrate success of Entente Cordiale

Our Chair Cllr James Lewis on the recent Anglo French Local Government summit hosted by Leeds celebrating the 120th anniversary of the Entente…
International

9 December 2024

Globally connected cities are the future

Our deputy chair Cllr Huw Thomas, Leader of Cardiff City Council, on why global city-to-city relationships are vital.

Insights

Article

28 March 2025

Edinburgh joins Core Cities UK

Edinburgh has joined Core Cities UK, becoming the organisation's 12th member city, its third national capital, and expanding the UK-wide reach of the…

Economy

9 January 2025

Our response to the Industrial Strategy Green Paper

We welcome the Industrial Strategy Green Paper, but there is more to do if we are to unleash our cities' vast economic potential.
Climate Investment

26 November 2024

How the Core Cities are leading on Net Zero

Some examples of the innovative work taking place across the Core Cities to help the UK reach its Net Zero targets.

The UK Urban Futures Commission

Asking the big questions about the future of UK cities