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  • 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.

    Shelley Nania
  • 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…

    Cllr Lewis with British Ambassador to France (Menna Rawlings) and French Ambassador to UK (Hélène Duchêne)
  • 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.

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  • 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…

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  • 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.

    Berkley Street in Birmingam
  • 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.

    Harbour View in Bristol

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