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A very short guide to planning reform

This report from UK think tank the Centre for Cities looks at the most frequently asked questions on planning reform. This report brings together answers to the most frequently asked questions on planning reform and what actions local and national government should be taking to tackle the root cause of the housing crisis and to...

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Making places

This report from UK think tank the Centre for Cities looks at the role of regeneration in levelling up. One of the most eye-catching policies in the Government's Levelling Up White Paper, published in February, was the announcement that 20 regeneration projects would be rolled out across the UK. So far, Blackpool, Sheffield, and Wolverhampton...

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Out of pocket

This report from UK think tank Centre for Cities looks at the places at the sharp end of the cost of living crisis. The burden of the cost of living crisis is being felt in every corner of the UK. Nationally, the picture is clear, but much less is known about how the rising cost...

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Homeworking and the high street

This report from UK think tank Centre for Cities looks at how important is it for city centres that workers return to the office. Before the pandemic, the vibrancy of the high street varied greatly across the country. Some, but not all, were doing well. Their performance was largely driven by the economic strength of...

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