28 January 2011
The recent publication of the Decentralisation and Localism Bill and unprecedented cuts in local government budgets both formed the backdrop to this seminar. It contrasted how city leaders in Greater Manchester and London are seeking to coordinate a response to the present challenges while negotiating internal local tensions.
This seminar, co-hosted with SERC, was chaired by Professor Michael Harloe from the University of Salford, and Visiting Professor at LSE London. Speakers included James Rees from the Institute for Political and Economic Governance at the University of Manchester. He has recently co authored a paper with Alan Harding and Michael Harloe questioning the robustness of current city governance as we enter the second phase of managing the economic crisis – substantial cuts in government funding. Tony Travers, Director of LSE London, spoke to the London context providing an opportunity to compare and contrast the approaches. Finally, SERC's Director and LSE professor in Economic Geography, Henry Overman, framed the implications of the cuts for both cities' economies. The event concluded with a drinks reception.
For further details about this, please contact: lselondon@lse.ac.uk.
