Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative
The Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative is a pioneering programme to help mayors and their teams across Europe tackle urban challenges, drive progress, and lead – delivering tangible results for residents in new ways.
News
The latest from the Initiative, including announcements, press releases and media coverage.
INITIATIVE NEWS: 8 October 2026
Welcome to the second class of mayors to the Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative
IN THE MEDIA: 23 May 2026, Corriere della Sera Torino
"Turin, 30 mayors at school with Bloomberg, 'we are preparing cities to meet the challenges of the future'".
IN THE MEDIA: 6 January 2026, The Guardian
‘"We have a new role": mayors across the world increasingly taking on society’s biggest challenges' features Ricky Burdett, Co-Chair of the Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative and Director of LSE Cities.
IN THE MEDIA: 9 October 2025, MONOCLE RADIO
The Urbanist podcast in conversation with James Anderson, Head of Government Innovation at Bloomberg Philanthropies.
