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08/12/2004
Report examines urban prosperity across regions
A major report to help drive forward the urban renaissance and increase prosperity across the regions, was launched today by Urban Policy Minister, Keith Hill, and leaders of England's Core Cities.
'Our Cities are Back' shows how the eight regional Core Cities - Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham and Sheffield - have been transformed in recent years, with more jobs and investment breathing new life back into city centres.
The report sets out the next steps for building on this success, through exploiting the economic strength of the Core Cities to create more prosperous regions and sustainable communities.
Minister Hill said: "Our core cities have undergone an urban renaissance in recent years. Alongside major investment in homes and jobs, we are seeing improvements to people's quality of life. Our towns and cities are becoming cleaner, safer and greener.
"There's still a long way to go - comparisons with Europe tell us that. But there is a renewed sense of confidence, underpinned by an unprecedented period of economic growth and stability.”
Today’s key recommendation is that neighbouring cities need to work more closely together in their 'city region', to increase their economic competitiveness and accelerate growth.
Specific action plans in the report to improve city competitiveness include work to further develop transport planning, improve local knowledge and skills, and build closer economic linkages between London and the Core Cities.
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'Our Cities are Back' shows how the eight regional Core Cities - Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham and Sheffield - have been transformed in recent years, with more jobs and investment breathing new life back into city centres.
The report sets out the next steps for building on this success, through exploiting the economic strength of the Core Cities to create more prosperous regions and sustainable communities.
Minister Hill said: "Our core cities have undergone an urban renaissance in recent years. Alongside major investment in homes and jobs, we are seeing improvements to people's quality of life. Our towns and cities are becoming cleaner, safer and greener.
"There's still a long way to go - comparisons with Europe tell us that. But there is a renewed sense of confidence, underpinned by an unprecedented period of economic growth and stability.”
Today’s key recommendation is that neighbouring cities need to work more closely together in their 'city region', to increase their economic competitiveness and accelerate growth.
Specific action plans in the report to improve city competitiveness include work to further develop transport planning, improve local knowledge and skills, and build closer economic linkages between London and the Core Cities.
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