In a new series of Blogs, we hear from new City-REDI Associate John Cotton. As a born and bred Brummie, and someone who has spent over 25 years in civic leadership working on the big political, economic and social questions facing our city and region, I’m delighted to be joining the team of associates at … Continue reading “Meet New City-REDI Associate John Cotton”
Month: August 2026
Meet New City-REDI Associate Christopher Lonsdale
In a new series of blogs, we will be introducing our City-REDI Associates, learning more about them and what they plan to do whilst working with us. The next instalment of this series, we introduce Christopher Lonsdale. I am a Professor of Procurement and Supplier Management at Birmingham Business School, home of City-REDI. I have … Continue reading “Meet New City-REDI Associate Christopher Lonsdale”
Meet New City-REDI Associate Mike Spicer
In a new series of Blogs, we hear from new City-REDI Associate Mike Spicer. Across a variety of roles in the public and private sectors, I have spent over twenty years working on why some places and some firms do better than others, and what policy should and actually can do about it. I have … Continue reading “Meet New City-REDI Associate Mike Spicer”
Policy News – July 2026
This blog summarises the latest policy news including reports, inquiries, consultations, government research and events. Reports from Academics and Think Tanks Title Details Published Centralising council tax would make Burnham’s job more difficult Proposals for replacing council tax are common and it should be reformed, but it shouldn’t be centralised. Checking out: The varying performance … Continue reading “Policy News – July 2026”