News & Insights

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Insight

12 May 2026

After the Bill - what further powers do places need?

In the second of our mini essay series, Leader of Liverpool City Council Cllr Liam Robinson gives his views on where devolution to place goes next.
Devolution

5 May 2026

After the bill - What next for Devolution?

Following the passage of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill into law, Inner Circle Consultancy's Evie John writes the first in a…
Culture

27 March 2026

Core Cities UK joins with LGA and CLOA for Visitor Levy Conversation

The visitor levy is coming. Our new webinar on the 20th of April will look at what it will mean for local areas.
Insight

19 March 2026

Core Cities UK Investment Summit - Leeds, February 2026

The notes from our successful Investment Summit in February 2026
Blog

19 March 2026

It's 'game on' for fiscal devolution - a blog from Core Cities UK Director Stephen Jones

Stephen welcomes recent announcements from the Chancellor, in particular her pledge on fiscal devolution.
Devolution

17 March 2026

The most radical announcement on fiscal devolution in decades

Chairs of Core Cities UK's Cabinet and Chief Executives Group react to the Chancellor's Mais lecture.
Insight

5 March 2026

Core Cities Stand Together Against Hate

Our Leaders have come together to send a clear message that our cities will always be places of diversity and tolerance, where there is no place for…
Future of Cities

16 January 2026

Where we're going, we don't need roads!

Our Director Stephen Jones looks ahead to 2026 in the first of our series of essays on what the future looks like for UK cities.
Environment

3 December 2025

Great progress made on Net Zero, but significant barriers remain say City Leaders

In the wake of COP 30, our Leaders have come together to re-state their belief in local solutions to climate change.
Report

24 November 2025

Core Cities Investment Opportunities

The Core Cities have been the bright sparks of the UK economy over the last decade. This document looks at the case for large scale investment across…
Devolution

24 November 2025

Cities are key to growth - our message to Chancellor ahead of the budget.

We publish our a new report into investment opportunities in our cities
Insight

29 October 2025

How can cities create sustainable growth and manage risk?

In a new guest blog, Sandy Forsyth from local Government Think Tank Localis talks through the findings of Ride The Wave, a new report supported by…
International

9 July 2025

Core Cities welcome 'reset' of relations between UK and EU

Our visit to the recent Eurocities Conference in Braga, Portugal, demonstrated our willingness to work with European partners.
International

23 June 2025

Reflections from Montreal and Toronto

Core Cities UK director Stephen Jones on his a recent study tour to look at regeneration in two of Canada's biggest cities.
Devolution

16 June 2025

Core Cities UK leaders respond to Spending Review

We welcome the recent Spending Review as a vote of confidence in our cities and their ability to deliver for the nation
International

6 June 2025

Cllr Susan Aitken reflects on her 'profound experience' in Kobe

The Glasgow Leader travelled to Japan to help commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake.
Devolution

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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
News

6 November 2024

The UK Urban Futures Commission

We teamed up with the RSA to produce a ground-breaking report into the future of UK cities
Public Sector Reform

5 November 2024

We publish major new report on Public Service Reform

Core Cities UK works with Metro Dynamics and the Centre for Progressive Policy to look at how we create a smarter, more preventative state.