Cities in north and Midlands dominate growth measure
by Larry Elliott Economics editor from on (#3JPZ7)
Report places Manchester top across England and Wales, with London only coming in 20th
Cities in the north and the Midlands have been transformed by a period of rapid regeneration that has seen population and jobs growth far exceed that of London since the turn of the century, according to a new report.
The Centre for Cities thinktank said urban renaissance in Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham and Liverpool had been so marked that problems of urban decay had been replaced by a need to find room for further expansion.
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