Is the wind still in Hull’s sails?
In the second half of the 20th century, Hull suffered numerous social and economic problems as its once-vibrant fishing industry was decimated. However, it is now reinventing itself as a hub for wind power.
Britain
The British government wants more mayors and fewer councils in England
The goal is to streamline operations, but it's not yet clear how local government would change.
Leicester’s lockdown reveals tension between national and local governments in England
Locking down a single city has proved to be no easy business in the UK, where city councils are relatively weak.
Academics are mapping the legacy of slavery in Britain’s cities
The Legacies of British Slave-Ownership project is mapping every British address linked to a slave-owner.
England’s first local lockdown raises questions about council boundaries and powers
What exactly is Leicester, anyway?
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Could zoning help the UK build its way out of a housing crisis?
A new report takes aim at the UK's arbitrary approach to building permits.
UK rail operators offer government a choice: Pay up, relax lockdown, or stop services
In normal times, the trains are funded largely via passengers, but now the passengers are staying home.
British cities face a long overdue reckoning with racist monuments
Figures of the slave trade are honored in public spaces throughout Britain's cities, and opposition has rarely found footing in mainstream politics.
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