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Local Growth and the United Kingdom: UK earmarks £1.5 billion in arts funding until 2030 – expert panel responds
Source: Local Growth and the United Kingdom Author: Adam Behr, Reader in Music, Politics and Socieity, Newcastle University Date published: 2026-01-23 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Visitors enjoying Manchester Art Gallery. Mark...
Combined Authorities (England): DfT says underground Manchester Piccadilly ‘needs testing further’ as NPR agreements signed
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Rob Hakimian Date published: 2026-01-23 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The Department for Transport (DfT) has agreed to re-examine the value of an underground station at Manchester Piccadilly...
City Economies: Maharashtra to get India’s first Innovation City near Mumbai, says Fadnavis
Source: City Economies Author: unknown Date published: 2026-01-23 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday shared a detailed plan of India's first "Innovation City" close to Mumbai,...
Cities & Communities | Brookings: Not your grandfather’s factory: Why tariffs won’t help Midwest manufacturing
Source: Cities & Communities | Brookings Author: unknown Date published: 2026-01-22 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Speaking on the 2024 campaign trail in Michigan, then-candidate Donald Trump promised to bring manufacturing jobs back to...
SmartCitiesWorld News: Leading data infrastructure is helping power better lives in Sunderland
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: unknown Date published: 2026-01-22 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Leading data infrastructure is helping power better lives in SunderlandSunderland City Council is using data to put residents first and...
SmartCitiesWorld News: Which cities will define the next economy?
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2026-01-22 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Which cities will define the next economy?Singapore sits at number 1 in the Top tier of the Global South City...
Local Economies (UK): Grassroots music sector in crisis: MVT report warns of 6,000 job losses
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Newsdesk Date published: 2026-01-21 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] NEWS Grassroots music sector in crisis: MVT report warns of 6,000 job losses 13 min Newsdesk A sobering new report from the Music Venue...
Combined Authorities (England): Mersey Tidal timeline delayed two years as Liverpool seeks government support
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Rob Hakimian Date published: 2026-01-20 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) has announced a revised timeline for the Mersey Tidal Power Project,...
City Economies: NEW YORK CITY REGIONAL CENTER-MANAGED COMPANY AWARDED $75 MILLION IN NEW MARKET TAX CREDIT ALLOCATION FROM U.S. TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Source: City Economies Author: GlobeNewswire Date published: 2026-01-20 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] New allocation marks its 8th award since 2016 and will help spur economic development and job creation in low-income areas throughout...