Key Cities

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Thousands of people in @SunderlandUK will benefit from £1.76m funding for Links for Life programme. It will connect residents to services & wellbeing support, tackle loneliness & improve connections. It's supported 15,000 people since launching in 2023. thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26403269.…

Cllr @vincemaple talks about the key to successful devolution in this latest opinion piece published by @lgcplus. As chair, Cllr Maple wants Key Cities to be right at the centre of conversation when it comes to devolution. But new powers only go so far. lgcplus.com/politics/devol…

@CumberlandCoun's masterplan for Whitehaven has been agreed with plans to improve public spaces, stronger connections and reactivated buildings along the town's waterfront. newsandstar.co.uk/news/26405866.…

An independent chair has been appointed for the £20m Pride in Place programme transforming 2x @ExeterCouncil neighbourhoods. The new board will convene residents, councillors and local orgs to identify priorities which reflect the community's ambitions. exmouthjournal.co.uk/news/26290713.…

Two of @yourcolchester's green spaces have earned prestigious Green Flag award. Cllr Martin Goss said the parks are much loved and play an important role in people's daily lives. The award reflects the dedication of volunteers and care teams. gazette-news.co.uk/news/26288230.…

6 of 10 UK cities with the fastest-rising online presence are Key Cities. @localgoveditors reports that @SunderlandUK, @ExeterCouncil & @Hullccnews are joint-top fastest-risers. @yourcolchester, @LancasterCC & @SouthamptonCC also featured in the top 10. localgov.co.uk/Key-Cities-dom…

@bradfordmdc has set out plans to increase canopy cover across the city from 9.14% to 17%. The authority's plans to improve biodiversity and conserve and restore habitats was reported in its Enhanced Biodiversity Report. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Plans to improve transport across Lincolnshire have been put forward by @lincolncouncil. This would be funded by the Gov's Local Transport Grant and would improve connectivity, support growth and make journeys safer and more reliable across the county. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

In the hot summer months, @BCPCouncil's seafront facility MACC, funded by government, is crucial in bringing the police, RNLI and council together to monitor tourist and climate emergencies. bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/26269154.…

£5.5m new 'box park' will be a magnet for 500k visitors to the city, says @WolvesCouncil leaders. The council expects the park to have a knock-on effect, drawing businesses and young professionals to the area as part of its regeneration. expressandstar.com/news/ps55-mill…

Congratulations to @vincemaple, elected Chair of Key Cities. As Leader of @medway_council, Vince will champion place-based solutions and ensure the voices of urban communities are heard as devolution, housing and growth reforms reshape local government. medway.gov.uk/news/article/2…

@portsmouthtoday created Portsmouth International Port 50 years ago. Since then, it has enabled faster ferry travel, acted as a film set and been a gateway for imports. Here are 50 facts about the port, as part of its Portsmouth100 celebrations: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

@NewportCouncil is seeking contractors for its £5.2m Private Sector Housing Adaptations framework. The council expects to deliver approximately 150 schemes a year, & works will include additional ramps, extensions & stair lifts for the elderly or disabled. architectsjournal.co.uk/competitions/n…

Morecambe Bay Fringe Festival will take over the area with 40 shows this summer, for a landmark 10th anniversary edition. The festival has underpinned cultural renewal for the seaside town in recent years. @LancasterCC lancasterguardian.co.uk/news/national/…

@Hullccnews has been awarded in two categories at The MJ Achievement Awards 2026 for Innovation in Housing and Workforce optimisation. @CumberlandCoun was also awarded for Innovation in Children's and Adults' Services. Read the full list of awards here: themj.co.uk/mj-crowns-loca…

At UKREiiF, Key Cities and @CPCatapult brought leaders and investors together to unlock growth across UK cities. “If we are serious about driving growth, it must be a collective effort” – Cllr @CouncillorTudor. At a time of change, collaboration matters more than ever. @UKREiiF

@CumberlandCoun public transport team took part in Rural Bus 2026 earlier this month to discuss the future of its local services and how rural bus networks contribute to economic growth, reduced carbon emissions, improved health outcomes and connectivity. newsandstar.co.uk/news/26219463.…

Renewed investment in @plymouthcc's defence industry could create thousands of new jobs, reinvigorate the city centre and highlight its engineering and manufacturing experitse, as it undergoes its largest regeneration of the century. theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/m…

@bradfordmdc's plans to double its city centre have been revealed outlining 5k new homes, a new station and new walkable green corridorsconnecting Leeds Road, Manchester Road and Bowling - leading to the city centre. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

@SoTCityCouncil has backed a major expansion of Keele University's Science and Innovation Park which will create 13k jobs in the local area and 5.4k on site, while contributing £1bn to local economy. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…