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Insight

2 August 2023

Cllr John Cotton, Leader of Birmingham City Council

Councillor John Cotton was elected as the Leader of Birmingham City Council in May 2023, alongside Cllr Sharon Thompson as Deputy Leader, pledging to…
Insight

31 July 2023

Cities offer a steady hand amidst global challenges

We co-sign a statement from Mayors across Europe reminding national leaders of the power and potential of cities
Insight

13 July 2023

Cllr Liam Robinson, Leader of Liverpool City Council

CLLR Liam Robinson is Leader of Liverpool City Council and has been a Councillor since 2008, representing the Kensington & Fairfield ward.
Insight

3 July 2023

Lord Kerslake - a Tribute

A true giant of public service and a friend to Core Cities UK who will be greatly missed
Inclusive Growth

11 June 2023

We're proud to support Brum's Cost of Living Week

Colleagues from the great Core City of Birmingham shine a spotlight on the rising cost of living with a letter to the Prime Minister
International

23 May 2023

Nations Pledge, Cities Deliver

Our Chair Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees on the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan
Inclusive Growth

19 May 2023

Making Manchester Fairer

A major initiative that aims to tackle the scourge of inequality in Manchester.
International

24 April 2023

Urban 7 Grows in Global Influence with Climate Round Table

Urban 7 (U7), a global network of cities that Core Cities UK helped to found in 2021, continues to gain traction with national leaders
Future of Cities

23 March 2023

Urban groups unite to make joint offer to Government

Core Cities UK joins other urban groups in letter to Michael Gove MP as we gather for second Urban Summit
International

7 March 2023

U7 Group Highlights Role of Cities As Custodians of Peace and Democracy

U7, the group of urban networks from across the world, founded by Core Cities UK, meets for the third time.
Future of Cities

2 February 2023

Commissioners Announced for UK Urban Futures Commission

Leading experts appointed to look at the future of UK cities
Finance

15 November 2022

A Letter to the Chancellor ahead of Autumn Budget
Insight

13 November 2022

Cllr Tony Dyer, Leader of Bristol City Council

Cllr Dyer was born and raised in Bristol and joined the Green Party in 2008.
Insight

13 November 2022

Cllr Karen Kilgour, Leader of Newcastle City Council

Cllr Karen Kilgour was first elected to the council to represent the former Fenham ward in 2014.
Insight

12 November 2022

Cllr Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council

Susan Aitken became Leader of Glasgow City Council when the SNP became the largest party on the Council and formed a minority administration in May…
Insight

12 November 2022

Cllr Huw Thomas, Leader of Cardiff Council

Councillor Huw Thomas is the Leader of Cardiff Council and is the youngest Council Leader in Wales.
International

31 October 2022

Our message for World Cities Day

On October 31st 2022, we celebrate UN World Cities Day
Future of Cities

30 September 2022

Core Cities UK announces new director

Stephen Jones is the new director of Core Cities UK
Future of Cities

8 September 2022

Our letter to the new Prime Minister

We've written to the new Prime Minister with an offer to work together so our cities can reach their full potential
Insight

13 July 2022

Cllr Nick Kemp, Leader of Newcastle City Council
Future of Cities

8 July 2022

Major new commission into Urban Britain launched

We team up with colleagues at RSA to launch a commission into the future of Urban UK
International

30 June 2022

We welcome G7 statement on the role of cities and climate

Our Chair, Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees welcomes moves by G7 nations to recognise the role of cities in fighting climate change
Climate Investment

8 June 2022

How is your city tackling the climate crisis?

If we can unlock the full potential of our cities, we can minimize the price the planet pays for hosting us in our growing numbers
Future of Cities

13 April 2022

Levelling Up Cannot Happen Without Successful Cities

Our full response to the Levelling Up White Paper