Metro Dynamics @metrodynamics
Founded in February 2015, Metro Dynamics provides strategic advice to those who lead, grow or invest in cities and urban areas. metrodynamics.co.uk Joined September 2015-
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Today @MetroMayorSteve and I will present stunning new evidence to Parliament of how we’re starting to close the North-South divide. But we have a plan to go much further. The “Northern Arc” - a growth corridor supported by a new rail line - is the game-changer the UK needs.👍🏻
📈 New analysis published by @metrodynamics has shown that Northern Arc economies have grown faster than the rest of the UK. 🌊 It also shows how a Northern Arc could connect key growth sectors, including clean energy and decarbonisation projects like Mersey Tidal and @HyNetNW.
Great to have some of the team at the Enterprising Cumbria Economic Summit in Keswick today, focussing on the emerging Cumbria Economic Strategy @WandFCouncil @CumberlandCoun.
NEW: In @themjcouk @emmerich_mike highlights the shift from “Singapore-on-Thames” dreams to a pragmatic approach in the 2024 Budget. In delivering the promise Budget, he argues, Local Government now needs to lead the way in turning policy into action. themj.co.uk/reevess-giant-…
🚨NEW CPP policy paper with @corecities and @metrodynamics looks at how a preventative approach to public services can close the gap on public service outcomes and raise productivity in our cities. Read the paper below👇 progressive-policy.net/publications/p…
We can make the state smarter, more efficient and better placed to serve our citizens' interests. @JamesLewisLab on our new PSR report which we're launching later this month. @metrodynamics @CentreProPolicy
We can make the state smarter, more efficient and better placed to serve our citizens' interests. @JamesLewisLab on our new PSR report which we're launching later this month. @metrodynamics @CentreProPolicy
.@corecities has worked with colleagues to come up with some basic principles of public sector reform, creating true place-based policy with an emphasis on prevention, says Cllr James Lewis. themj.co.uk/creating-true-… via @themjcouk #localgov
Great team away day yesterday learning all about @newcastlehelix! Thanks for having us - a really informative and interesting visit.
Mission-led government needs a different approach. We look at the structural and cultural changes that will be needed to deliver on the Government’s growth plans. themj.co.uk/can-devo-do-it
OUT NOW – Impactful Devolution: A new framework for inclusive local growth & national renewal. New report with @FutureGovForum sets out the role of #devolution in delivering Labour's mission to restore growth across the UK. metrodynamics.co.uk/blog/2024/7/25…
📣 OUT NOW – Impactful Devolution: A new framework for inclusive local growth & national renewal New report with @metrodynamics sets out the role of #devolution in delivering Labour's mission to restore growth across the UK Read the report, or read on 🧵 futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/impac…
NEW EVENT – How can Labour deliver on its devolution commitments in govt? Hear from: 🗣️ @KiMcGuinness, North East Mayor 🗣️ @liamrobinson24, Leader @lpoolcouncil 🗣️ @PialiDG, @londoncouncils 🗣️ @BenLucas_, @metrodynamics 🪑 @HeatheratTheMJ 👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/908226539027…
We're hiring for Senior Consultant positions in our Manchester office. If you're interested working on projects and strategies that deliver inclusive economic growth please get in touch! metrodynamics.co.uk/join-us
Question: what might statutory Local Growth Plans mean in practice? Answer: what we make of them. Read more from me in this week's MJ. Link below. Not paywalled. themj.co.uk/Getting-ahead-… @metrodynamics @themjcouk @HeatheratTheMJ @JenWilliams_FT
As the sector gears up for a new government, it’s time to put together investable proposals for sustainable local growth, and private finance is a tool that can’t be ignored, says Mike Emmerich @metrodynamics ⬇️⬇️ themj.co.uk/Getting-ahead-… #localgov

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