New "State of the English cities" published 08-03-2006 England's cities have improved in recent years but still lag behind the top
cities in continental Europe, according to the recently published 'State of the
English cities'. This is an independent report to the Office of the Deputy Prime
Minister (ODPM) by a group of city experts led by Professor Michael Parkinson.
It provides a comprehensive audit of urban performance in England and a review
of the impact of government policies upon cities.
State of the English Cities is the most comprehensive study ever undertaken
of England's cities and towns. It focuses on 56 major towns and cities in
England and covers five main themes:
The study draws upon many sources:
It is underpinned by a new, large set of key indicators of urban performance
specifically created for the project: the State of the Cities Database. This
database provides extensive quantitative data which shows how different urban
areas in England have been performing and changing in recent years at different
spatial levels.
The report is intended to be an authoritative statement of the state of
English cities, the opportunities and challenges they face in an international
context and the policy steps that need to be taken to build upon the progress
that has been made in recent years.
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