Resolution Foundation city events programme In the wake of Brexit and as we look toward the first ever Metro mayoral elections next May, England’s cities are in the spotlight. From the Northern Powerhouse to the Midlands Engine and beyond, the future of our economy will depend on the strength of our cities and their surrounding areas. But there are huge economic inequalities both between cities and within cities. How should Metro Mayors promote strong, shared growth? How can wider economic leaders in business, local authorities and universities support this drive for higher city living standards? As part of our major new investigation into living standards in our cities, the Resolution Foundation is holding events across England – in Manchester, Birmingham, Sheffield and Bristol – to explore the unique challenges faced in different areas, and how Metro Mayors can use their new powers to be the driving force behind a new era of inclusive prosperity. At a series of events, leading local politicians, academics and business leaders will debate the key policy issues for that area, and Resolution Foundation will present fresh new analysis of the relevant city region’s economy and living standards. Manchester Monday 28 November 18:00-19:30 (refreshments from 17:30) Lord Mayors Parlour, Manchester Town Hall Refreshments provided Speakers Andy Burnham MP, Labour candidate for Mayor of Greater Manchester Julia Fawcett OBE, Chief Executive of The Lowry Ruth Lupton, Head of the Inclusive Growth Analysis Unit, University of Manchester Stephen Clarke, Research and Policy Analyst at the Resolution Foundation Chair: Torsten Bell, Director of the Resolution Foundation Birmingham Monday 12 December 8:30-10:00 (refreshments from 8:00) Meeting room 101, Birmingham library Breakfast provided Speakers Andy Street, Managing Director of John Lewis and Conservative candidate for West Midlands Mayor Siôn Simon, MEP for the West Midlands and Labour candidate for West Midlands Mayor Beverley Nielsen, former regional CBI director and Liberal Democrat candidate for West Midlands Mayor Simon Collinson, Director of the City-Region Economic Development Institute, University of Birmingham Stephen Clarke, Research and Policy Analyst at the Resolution Foundation Chair: David Willetts, Executive Chair of the Resolution Foundation Sheffield Thursday 19 January 18:00-19:30 (refreshments from 17:30) Mandela Room, Sheffield Town Hall Refreshments provided Speakers Dan Jarvis, MP for Barnsley Central Craig Berry, Deputy Director of Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute (SPERI) Emma Stone, Director of Policy and Research at Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) Stephen Clarke, Research and Policy Analyst at the Resolution Foundation Chair: Torsten Bell, Director of the Resolution Foundation Bristol Thursday 26 January 18:30-20:00 (refreshments from 18:00) Watershed, 1 Canons Road, Harbourside, BS1 5TX Refreshments provided Speakers Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol Conor D’Arcy, Research and Policy Analyst at the Resolution Foundation Other speakers tbc Chair: Torsten Bell, Director of the Resolution Foundation
