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Centre for Cities

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

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 Rob Johnson, Senior Analyst, and Neela Parker-Talwar, Researcher, to discuss the current debate on growth and inclusion in big cities. Drawing on our recent publication Uneven Cities, which looked at how urb... more

Chief Executive Andrew Carter is joined by Joshi Herrmann, founder and editor of Manchester Mill (Mill Media), Dave Hill, founder and editor of OnLondon, and Jane Haynes, politics and people editor at Birmingham Live, to discuss cities in the media. ... more

Chief Executive Andrew Carter is joined by Ant Breach, Director of Policy and Research, to discuss devolution following the passing of the Devolution Act at the end of April. They cover what is included in the Act, what is missing - notably fiscal de... more

Chief Executive Andrew Carter is joined by Caitlin Rollison, External Affairs and Policy Manager, and Jess Tulasiewicz,

Head of Public Affairs and Policy. They discuss the manifestos for the upcoming Scottish and Welsh elections as well as the Engli... more

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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
Alex Trew
Professor of Economics
Glasgow University (Adam Smith Business School)
Episode: City Talks: Death and life of British cities

Host

Andrew Carter
Host and senior urban policy thinker at Centre for Cities; central figure in City Talks and City Minutes.

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.

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    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 Kingdom6 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 Kingdom6 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 Kingdom8 years ago

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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.
City Talks: Land power with Professor Michael Albertus
Q: How do you see this sort of land power, land ownership interacting with other forces?
Land power interacts intricately with financial capital and technology, shaping societal choices and economic development.

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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?

The show consistently centers urban policy, housing delivery, planning reform, and devolved governance in UK cities. Episodes routinely feature Centre for Cities researchers and external experts discussing how to boost city economies, the role of mayors and combined authorities, and comparative lessons from global city policy. A notable pattern is rigorous data-driven analysis paired with practical policy implications for planning, housing, and local finance, with a willingness to examine both successes and missteps in implementation. This mix makes it especially valuable for listeners involved in city leadership, urban development, or policy strategy who want evidence-based insights and actionable takeaways. A recurring strength is the ble... more

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3. Jane Haynes
4. Alison Coutinho
5. Guy Rochez
6. Caitlin Rollison
7. Zoe Johnson
8. David Nagy

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