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The network that speaks for urban UK. [email protected]
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Key Cities launches 'Turbocharging Housebuilding in Cities and Urban Areas' report. It reveals viability as the biggest barrier to urban areas, with recommendations to help deliver homes that meet the community's needs. Full report:
keycities.uk
While housing remains a national priority, many cities lack the powers and resources required to meet ambitious housebuilding targets and respond to increasing demand. This report demonstrates how...
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Key Cities' and We Made That's latest report, Rights to Place: Delivering Spatial Justice in UK Cities, highlights how we can advance fairness and inclusion across urban communities. Read the full report here:
wemadethat.co.uk
A new report explores how the built environment can advance fairness and inclusion across urban communities.
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Last week's budget showed signs of hope for local communities in the network, driven by the gov's commitment to schools, new taxes to drive growth and its latest announcement to absorb SEND by 2028. Read more from Cllr @JohnDMerry here:
themj.co.uk
Support for regional growth is welcome, but more must be done to address real pressures facing local authorities, says Cllr John Merry.
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Great to welcome Key Cities and BEYOND Conference colleagues to the ‘centre of the universe’ , otherwise known as Salford. Interesting discussion on innovation, growth, making bold decisions together and the power of collaboration. #spiritofsalford
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What an inspirational few days hosting both the BEYOND Conference and Key Cities Innovation Network at Media City talking all things collaboration and Innovation as well as meeting some truly inspirational people from industry, policy and academia. #SpiritOfSalford
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#iPlace25 @KeyCities this week - unis, councils and industry on how innovation districts boost UK growth. AHRC discussed nearly £1bn funding, and showcases of 9 pioneering local innovation projects driving real impact from universities within the Key Cities Innovation Network.
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Cllr Mike Stonard, Leader of @NorwichCC and Key Cities' portfolio holder for health and social care spoke with The Municipal Journal about the action required to properly address the needs of vulnerable adults and young people. Read the article here:
themj.co.uk
Ahead of the Autumn Budget, Key Cities portfolio holder for health and social care Cllr Mike Stonard says swift action from ministers is essential if the needs of vulnerable adults and young people...
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Last week, Chris Hinchliffe MP referenced Key Cities' latest housing research as part of the debate on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Watch the full clip here or from 14:53:00: https://t.co/XNPHAjCFXX
There is no conflict between housebuilding and nature—the real conflict is between greed and the kind of country we want. Planning deregulation lets developers put profit before people: cutting quality, hiking prices, and leaving families waiting for council homes.
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60% of councils plan to sell assets to meet costs of adult and children's social care, according to Key Cities' leaders' survey. Cllr @vincemaple spoke with @phillipinman at @Guardian to discuss the mounting pressures councils will face this coming year.
theguardian.com
Survey finds 60% of key cities councils are planning to sell assets to meet costs of adult and children’s social care
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A new SEND centre in @BCPCouncil will save up to £1.5m annually by reducing out-of-area placements. 60 places will be offered. Cllr Richard Burton said the council is "committed to investing in young people with SEND".
bournemouthecho.co.uk
A new Special Educational Needs and disabilities (SEND) skills centre for young people open at Linwood Post 16 Skills Centre.
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A community centre outside of @yourcolchester will undergo a £6m revamp including an extension and refurbishment to Greenstead Community Centre and a new public square. The works will deliver community and economic benefits.
essexlive.news
Council says its plans will bring economic benefits and boost footfall in the area
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Destination Coventry and @WMGrowth showed 11.8m people visited #Coventry in 2024 - 3.6% increase yoy. The visitor economy value also increased by £67.9m. @coventrycc said tourism was driving investment, and supporting 8,116 jobs.
bbc.co.uk
Coventry welcomes 11.8 million visitors in 2024, up 3.6% on the previous year, a new report finds.
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#Salford’s latest major housing shake up plans to improve the lives of tenants who previously had ‘no power or ability to defend themselves’, says local councillors. @salford_mayor @SalfordCouncil Read the full article here:
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Landlords with mouldy or damp properties will need to act.
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The Government has announced an £84m boost to tackle homelessness & support families this winter, including urgent help for children in temporary accommodation. While this is welcome, we must also address the root causes blocking housing delivery. https://t.co/Qj4RNea7IB
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Key Cities has published a new report, Turbocharging Housebuilding in Cities and Urban Areas, which calls for urgent action to address the countrywide housing shortage, the issue of viability, and to...
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Cllr John Merry, Chair of Key Cities recently spoke with Matt Masters on @Truthaboulocgov about Housing and successful partnerships to achieve the government's ambitious 1.5 million housing target. Listen to the full episode here:
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Truth about Local Government · Episode
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Why have local authorities found housing delivery so difficult? Cllr Michael Mordey reveals all in @housing_today. According to Key Cities latest report, planning is not the main barrier to housing delivery. Read the article here:
housingtoday.co.uk
Research from Key Cities has found financial constraints and land availability - not planning - are the main barriers to delivering homes. Michael Mordey argues we need to empower local authorities...
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“Local authorities’ ability to deliver against national housing targets is still not being leveraged to its full potential” - Councillor Michael Mordey, deputy chair of Key Cities on Local Government Chronicle. Read the full article here:
lgcplus.com
Financial constraints and land availability – rather than planning – are the mains blocks on development, writes the deputy chair of Key Cities and leader of Sunderland City Council.
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Construction has started at Isledane, a 34 high-quality newly built affordable home scheme available for social rent from @Hullccnews. The development is eco-friendly, energy efficient, and adds to the affordable offering in #Hull. Read the story here:
news.hull.gov.uk
Affordable homes that will be some of the most energy efficient in the city are now being built in the Orchard Park area of Hull. Construction has started at Isledane, where 34 new high-quality...
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This years' #LabourConference2025 was a powerful taster of local authority determination to: - Navigate devolution - Deliver quality housing & more of it - Back our local communities. Key Cities also launched its latest housing report: https://t.co/u5UiG7SMt0
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At the Key Cities & Total Politics Fringe at #Lab25 on the critical issue of turbocharging housing delivery. Great to hear @naushabah_khan on the panel recognising one of the many issues is ensuring there is a well trained workforce to build the much needed homes.
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