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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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Sigh. @KeyCities report talks about supporting SMEs but the didn’t speak to the largest trade fed for SMEs and didn’t include a report they wrote on the thresholds! Also, @CIEEMnet, don’t even understand environmental planning! builders.org.uk/bats-newts-a…
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3/10/25 CIEEM/Key Cities: New housebuilding report shows nature not a blocker. Costs & finance, land availability, developer delays & skills shortages all come ahead of issues relating to the “planning system”. cieem.net/new-housebuilding-…
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Our thanks to the panellists at 'Turbocharging housing delivery in our cities' (l to r) @naushabah_khan MP, @RLong_Bailey MP, @JohnDMerry Deputy City Mayor of Salford, Chair of @KeyCities, Pam Cox MP @ColchesterLab and @weezegee Leader of @Go_CheshireWest Chair @LGAcomms #Lab25
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'We don't just need homes but the infrastructure, green space, schools, GPs and all the elements that make of a community. To deliver the housing pipeline as a whole we need skills and workforce training,' suggested @naushabah_khan MP @CommonsHCLG at the @KeyCities event #Lab25
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23 Jul 2025
At the latest Leaders Council, @AngelaRayner, @KeyCities and other local gov leaders jointly explored initiatives to drive national renewal. We welcome the government's collaborative approach and remain committed to partnerships that facilitate flourishing local communities.
Yesterday I chaired Leaders Council which brings together local government leaders from across England to drive forward our missions for national renewal. From the 10-Year Health Plan to our landmark Devolution Bill, we're building partnerships that will transform communities.
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At the #KeyCities Annual General Meeting that took place at the @LGAcomms Conference, we were delighted to announce the re-election of Cllr @JohnDMerry as Chair, along with Cllr Kevin Guy, Leader of Bath & NES, and Cllr Michael Mordey, Leader of Sunderland, as our Deputy Chairs.
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23 Jun 2025
''Councils are central to national renewal. They must be properly funded, and adequately resourced to deliver essential services'' - @JohnDMerry, Chair of @KeyCities. You can read his reaction to @mhclg's consultation on LA funding reform here: gov.uk/government/news/faire…
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“Local authorities across the UK are grappling with funding gaps, the social care crisis, housing shortages and infrastructure deficits”, writes Cllr @JohnDMerry of @KeyCities 🗣️ Doge is absolutely the last thing local authorities need right now politics.co.uk/comment/2025/…
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Agree @KeyCities & @JohnDMerry.👍🏻 The demands of the complex regulatory & reporting environment facing local government is costing this part of the British State a small fortune, growing bureaucracy & constraining agency! Establishing more through ‘Doge’ is counterintuitive!🤯
"The absolute last thing local authorities need right now is Doge'', Cllr @JohnDMerry, Deputy Mayor of @salfordcouncil and Chair of Key Cities' reacts to today's announcement on Kent County Council in the @guardian here: theguardian.com/politics/202…
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Pleased to hear from fantastic speakers @salford_mayor cllrs John Merry and Lorna Fielker and ING researchers at the @KeyCities APPG to discuss housebuilding, social housing and securing the homes families in Salford and across the UK need. (1/2)
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Thanks to @KeyCities and @RLong_Bailey for inviting me to speak to their APPG on how we can turbocharge housebuilding and ensure that families in Salford & across the UK get the homes they need and deserve. 🏘️
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#KeyCities portfolio lead for Ports and Coastal Communities, @CouncillorTudor, pens the latest piece on @themjcouk about the urgent need to boost coastal towns and cities, as emphasised in our latest "On the Waterfront" research. Read the full research: keycities.uk/2025/03/10/on-t…

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Revitalising coastal communities is not just a regional issue but a matter of national renewal, says @CouncillorTudor @KeyCities themj.co.uk/reviving-coast via @themjcouk
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7 May 2025
An honour to be in Parliament last night for the fantastic @KeyCities Innovation Network AGM & dinner, and to hear @peterkyle on KCIN’s vital role in delivering the Govt’s missions. I am Proud to announce @SalfordUni will host I-Place, KCIN’s annual conference, this November.
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Some further highlights from LGA Chair Cllr Louise Gittins' session at the @KeyCities Forum yesterday. Pictured here with Cllr Tudor Evans, Leader of @plymouthcc
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Our Chair @weezegee addressed the first @KeyCities Forum today. Through our City Regions Board, Key Cities leaders have made the case for further devo, investment in urban areas and need to unlock local, inclusive and sustainable growth. #KeyCities #LocalGov
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In Stoke-on-Trent for @KeyCities first Cities Forum. I'll be speaking on the Housing Panel.
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I was pleased to raise the issue of coastal communities funding with Local Government Minister @JimfromOldham at @LGAcomms Councillors Forum today. I quoted evidence from our @KeyCities report "On The Waterfront".
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🌊 @CouncillorTudor, portfolio lead for Coastal Communities Ports for @KeyCities, opened a launch event for a major new report aimed at revitalising Britain's coastal communities at the @HouseofCommons 🗣 'It's a game-changer,' he said. Read more ⬇️ plymouthherald.co.uk/news/pl…

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A great night in @HouseofCommons with @KeyCities for the launch of a powerful report on the problems and opportunities in Coastal Communities. Big @Plymouthcc input from our Kevin MacKenzie! #onthewaterfront
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