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Centre for Cities

Centre for Cities
Urban Policy
Devolution
Industrial Strategy
London
Productivity
Urban Planning
UK Economy
Centre For Cities
Economic Growth
Planning Reform
Economic Performance
UK Government
Cities Outlook 2025
High Streets
Manchester
Hull
Affordable Housing
Wales
Export Base
Government Policy

Centre for Cities is the leading think tank dedicated to improving the economies of the UK’s largest cities and towns. In these podcasts, Chief Executive Andrew Carter interviews leading thinkers in the urban policy field, as well as experts from Centre for Cities about their research and ideas on improving the economies of cities and large towns.

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Latest Episodes

Chief Executive Andrew Carter is joined by Jasbir Basi, Head of Corporate Affairs at SSE, to discuss cities, net zero, green energy and what's changed in the the two years since we published 'Accelerating net zero delivery: What can UK cities learn f... more

Chief Executive Andrew Carter is joined by Oscar Selby, Analyst, to discuss The Government’s plans to give councils and communities the ability to tighten permissions needed for vape shops and refuse new betting shops on their high streets. They expl... more

Director of Policy and Research Ant Breach is joined by Jess Tulasiewicz, Head of Public Affairs and Policy, and Oscar Selby, Analyst, to discuss the big devolution announcements that came last Friday. They discuss the seven-page document published b... more

Andrew Carter, Chief Executive, is joined by the Mayor of Cleveland, Justin Bibb, to discuss what lessons can be learned from Cleveland for UK mayors and local government.

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Recent Guests

Justin Bibb
Mayor of Cleveland
City of Cleveland
Episode: City Talks: Lessons from Cleveland with Mayor Justin Bibb
Dave Hill
Founder and editor of OnLondon
OnLondon
Episode: City Talks: Cities in the media
Joshi Herrmann
Founder and editor of Manchester Mill
Manchester Mill
Episode: City Talks: Cities in the media
Jane Haynes
Politics and people editor of Birmingham Live
Birmingham Live
Episode: City Talks: Cities in the media
Alison Coutinho
Worked for Mace Consult on Croydon project
Mace Consult
Episode: City Minutes: The Croydon planning experiment
Guy Rochez
From Town, SME developer
Town
Episode: City Minutes: The Croydon planning experiment
Caitlin Rollison
Co-author of the report Around the World, How do visitor levies work in other countries
Centre for Cities
Episode: City Minutes: Visitor levies around the world
Zoe Johnson
Co-author of the report Around the World, How do visitor levies work in other countries
Centre for Cities
Episode: City Minutes: Visitor levies around the world
David Nagy
Senior Researcher
CREI (Center for Research in International Economics)
Episode: City Talks: Death and life of British cities

Host

Andrew Carter
Host of City Talks, Centre for Cities

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Sound quality needs adjusting

    The sound quality is poor compared to other podcasts. I need to have the volume on my headphones high to hear the episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    new_berry
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Great content, terrible audio

    I love this and want more but please get some new kit! Also the start and end sound a bit like a hypnosis session. I really enjoyed the episode on Liverpool, could be the makings of an interesting series on the planning histories of individual cities. Thanks

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    3
    NickbSElondon
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • Really interesting topics and guests by difficult to hear

    The content is great, but you struggle to hear anything if you’re on the train or in any other moderately noisy environment.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Donado89
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • Good content, poor sound quality

    The content is great but the sound quality is shocking, whether I listen on laptop/headphones/mobile/speaker I have to turn the volume up to maximum and the background noise is louder than voices.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    discolcs
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • Poor sound quality

    Excellent subjects discussed but the sound quality is appalling. Need to invest in better equipment to match the subject matter!!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Benjaminnnnnyyyyyy
    United Kingdom9 years ago

Listeners Say

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Strong emphasis on devolution and local growth; good for policymakers and researchers.
Sound quality often criticized; listeners value the topics but note production issues.
Guests bring strong policy insight and expert context.
Covers a broad range of city policy topics with practical relevance for city leaders.

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#39
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#40
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#71
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#114
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#128
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#218
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City Talks: Lessons from Cleveland with Mayor Justin Bibb
Q: What would you say is the most important takeaway for other mayors thinking about growth and equity together?
Prioritize convening power, craft a clear, executable strategy, and ensure growth is broad-based by investing in talent, education, and inclusive housing so the benefits reach all residents.
City Minutes: Visitor levies around the world
Q: Why is local autonomy important in setting exemptions and spending?
Exemptions should reflect local aims and populations, but adding too many exemptions can shrink the tax base and complicate administration; local leaders need discretion to balance these trade-offs.
City Minutes: Visitor levies around the world
Q: What is the central finding about how visitor levies should be designed in England?
A percentage-based model is preferred because it is more flexible, progressive, and easier to administer, while allowing mayors to tailor exemptions and spend to local needs.
City Talks: Land power with Professor Michael Albertus
Q: Where do you think we are now in terms of land reform attempts being unsuccessful?
Land reform is often resisted by landowners, and engaging them in the reform process can ease resistance.
City Talks: Land power with Professor Michael Albertus
Q: Why do you think there is a sort of general undervaluing of land?
There are at least two major reasons: increased urban living disconnects society from land, and erosion of historical identity linked to land.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Centre for Cities

What is Centre for Cities about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program concentrates on UK urban policy, growth, and governance through in-depth conversations with researchers, city leaders, and policy practitioners. Across episodes, the focus tends to be on devolution, housing delivery, planning reform, and how local authorities can foster inclusive, productivity-led growth in major cities. Guests frequently bring data-driven perspectives, international benchmarks, and practical delivery lessons, from visitor levies to suburban design guides, making it useful for listeners in local government, urban planning, and policy research who want concrete takeaways and policy context. A notable strength is its evidence-based approach, drawing on Centre for Cities research and prominent city leaders to illu... more

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1. Justin Bibb
2. Dave Hill
3. Joshi Herrmann
4. Jane Haynes
5. Alison Coutinho
6. Guy Rochez
7. Caitlin Rollison
8. Zoe Johnson

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