Safe, secure #housing is the bedrock of our society, giving people the ability to access good jobs, education and live a healthy life. Read more from Lorna Fielker, Leader of SouthamptonCC & Deputy Chair of #KeyCities, in Campbell Tickell's CT Brief: campbelltickell.com/ctbrief/issue7…

TerraQuest's latest report highlights the discrepancy between the housebuilding plans and reality at the time of the General Election. #KeyCities John Merry commented about the importance of boosting housing supply, per the #KeyCities’ manifesto. More: shorturl.at/63YGj

A multi-million-pound scheme to transform central #Wolverhampton has been expanded. Funded by the central government, the £19m plan aims to make the city centre a place where people can enjoy living and working. #KeyCities Wolves Council bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

#Culture can transform cities, and #Salford is proof. Culture is a priority for Salford City Council, says SalfordMayor Paul Dennett. It is intrinsically valuable: a catalyst for attracting investment and regenerating our cities. #KeyCities Place North West shorturl.at/mYMfU

The The Guardian's Jonathan Jones returns to his birthplace of #Wrexham, asking "is my old hometown about to become a hothouse of culture?" He finds a city transformed, and not just by Rob McElhenney & Ryan Reynolds buying the football team ⚽️ #KeyCities theguardian.com/artanddesign/a…

Stunning pictures show #Gloucester 's £107m The Forum as the hotel, gym and rooftop bar nears completion. The design is intended to be both contemporary and show respect for the city's architectural heritage. #KeyCities gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/glouceste…

A multimillion-pound regeneration project in #KeyCities #Carlisle will start later this month, aiming to transform one of the city centre's squares into a 'multifunctional events space' and an attractive destination for locals and visitors. CarlisleCityCouncil bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

#Gloucester city centre could be "set for a new dawn," thanks to plans to split large empty shop units and reopen them to encourage smaller businesses and host artistic and cultural events. #KeyCities Gloucester City Council Gloucester Chamber of Commerce Gloucestershire Live gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/glouceste…

Residents have been given the first glimpse into what a new town with more than 7,000 homes near #Colchester could look like. This includes thousands of student accommodation rooms, a new link road, a hotel and schools. #KeyCities Colchester City Council clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk/news/24514052.…

A giant inflatable walk-through sculpture has been brought to #StokeOnTrent as part of Appetite 's 10th anniversary celebrations. Rebecca Blackman, Arts Council England, described Appetite's Luminarium as a "trailblazer". #KeyCities Stoke-on-Trent CC bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

#Exeter has been rated amongst the top 10 'most appealing' UK high streets, offering a compelling mix of shopping and leisure experiences. The new research from American Express also lists #KeyCities #Gloucester in the top ten. exmouthjournal.co.uk/news/24520304.…

Major roads in #Plymouth are set for a £6m upgrade, paid for by new government funding. The project will increase capacity while also improving pedestrian & cycle routes and strengthening key flood defences. #KeyCities Plymouth City Council bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

The #Gloucester History Festival, taking place this September, will be bringing TV stars, national treasures, bestselling authors and Britain's top historians to the 13th-century setting at Blackfriars Priory. Gloucester History Festival Gloucester City Council #KeyCities soglos.com/event/culture/…

Hundreds of people attended the first-ever Pride event in #Bath earlier this month. Attendees said the day felt "special" and "amazing" - an important step for the city to have its own day of protest and celebration. #KeyCities B&NES Council bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Thousands of people packed the streets of #Bradford last weekend as the UK City of Culture gave a little taste of what’s to come in 2025. An opera singer sang as 7 eight-foot-tall giraffes roamed the city centre. #KeyCities thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/24540518.…

"If affordable housing is to be a pillar of Britain's future, finding an equitable way to make social housing economically viable is the only way forward". Cllr Lorna Fielker, Deputy Chair of #KeyCities and Leader of SouthamptonCC writes in the Financial Times. ft.com/content/da0a74…

#Wolverhampton's City Investment Plan is set to be approved by Wolves Council. The plan aims to maximise new jobs and business opportunities in the city, attract new firms, and encourage existing employers to grow. #KeyCities bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

#Wrexham Council have revealed its aims for a thriving city centre. Wrexham Council's 'Plans for towns programme' will refurbish the Butchers & General Markets and regenerate the High Street with events, street markets and cafe culture. #KeyCities leaderlive.co.uk/news/24528398.…