The latest Cities Outlook (January 2015) explores how cities have grown over the last 10 years and how policy has sought to support them.

Now in its eight year, Cities Outlook provides the authoritative economic index of the 64 largest cities and towns in the UK.

To explore the data behind the report, visit the data tool (beta).

Source: Centre for Cities

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This new report from IPPR North, marking 10 years since their launch, highlights the most important trends in the north of England over the last decade.

Looking at economic growth and productivity, investment, public services and welfare, housing, demographics and political attitudes, it gives an overview of the North’s successes, challenges and future prospects.

While the north of England continues to face a number of challenges, there are also reasons for optimism. Whilst some of the challenges faced by the North have been deepened by recession and spending cuts, there is a strong sense they can be overcome if the right approaches to policy and subnational governance are adopted.

It is also proposed that annual State of the North reports are produced over the next decade. These will reflect less on longer-term trends and more on the changes and challenges happening on a yearly basis, and continue to present analysis and policy proposals driven by an evidence base.

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PHE has developed an excel tool to help CCGs review their ambitions which is attached along with a guidance document intended to support the use of the tool. It is recommended that users of the tool print the document and read it while using the tool. The guide contains instructions on using the tool with screen-shots, guidance on reviewing the level of ambition and definitions of the various CCG and Local Authority indicators within the tool (Technical Appendix).

The main focus of the tool is a CCG registered population base (because this is the basis for the indicator in the outcomes framework) but the tool also includes the LA resident population trajectories as context, which is particularly useful where the CCG relates to more than one LA.

For any technical queries please contact David.Merrick@PHE.gov.uk and for other queries relating to this tool please contact Sue.Baughan@PHE.gov.uk

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At this free evening seminar, researchers from TNS BMRB and the International Longevity Centre describe research which explores:

• The impact of an older population in rural areas on service demand and delivery
• Where and how the design and delivery of key services need to be tailored to meet present and future needs
• Underlying principles of good practice in designing and delivering key services to an older population.

The research methods used include a literature review, secondary data analysis, and qualitative research with a range of service users and designers/deliverers. This research was conducted to inform Defra’s development of policy and local strategies for the protection and improvement of services and to better understand the needs of older people.

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