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May 2026 Devolution & Growth

Why Manchester: Civic Growth and Why Labour Says They Need It

Andy Burnham has named his model of regional development Manchesterism. This article examines what that model actually is, what its theoretical foundations are, and what it requires of the planning profession now being assembled to deliver it. The examination reveals something the name does not fully capture.

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April 2026 Climate & Planning

The Two-Headed Coin: When Every Weather Event Proves Climate Change

In 2025, England's driest spring in a century was attributed to climate change. Six months later, fifty consecutive days of rain in parts of the South West were attributed to the same cause. This is not a contradiction — but the way it is communicated creates one. And for planners, the difference matters enormously.

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