William Eichler 21 November 2022

Colchester and Reading join Key Cities network

Colchester and Reading join Key Cities network image
Image: chrisdorney/Shutterstock.com.

Colchester and Reading today announced that they have joined Key Cities, a national network representing the UK’s urban areas, in order to help drive their economic growth.

Key Cities works with cities, towns and organisations across local government and beyond to deliver prosperity, protect the environment and raise standards of living across the country.

The network advocates for the future of the UK’s urban centres by producing research, responding to consultations and engaging with politicians and policy makers.

Cllr John Merry, Key Cities chair and deputy mayor for Salford, said: ‘Our collective voice is powerful in demonstrating the opportunities and challenges our cities face via the range, expertise and agility across the members.

‘The decision for Colchester and Reading to join Key Cities is a testament to the value of our network in making a positive difference, and we very much look forward to working with them.’

Cllr David King, leader of Colchester City Council, said: ‘Colchester is delighted to be joining a great network, Key Cities. As Britain's first Roman and now latest city, we have character, heritage and culture. As home to the world-class University of Essex and 16 Air Assault Brigade, we also embrace the best of the modern world, from defence to high tech, and the best of a multicultural world.

‘We welcome this opportunity to ensure our collective voice is heard and to create and exploit the opportunities that city status can bring to us and others, as great places to live, work and visit.’

Cllr Jason Brock, Reading Borough Council leader, said: ‘As a modern, thriving, diverse town, and a major economic player in the south-east, we are hugely proud of everything Reading has to offer. Joining Key Cities now offers Reading the opportunity to build on that considerable success by working alongside other local authority partners more closely.’

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Chief Executive

Ebbsfleet Development Corporation
up to £165,000
Ebbsfleet is one of the UK’s most ambitious regeneration projects, a 21st-century Garden City Ebbsfleet, Kent
Recuriter: Ebbsfleet Development Corporation

Virtual School Inclusion Support Officer

Essex County Council
£32768.0000 - £38550.0000 per annum
Virtual School Inclusion Support OfficerPermanent, Term Time£32,768 to £38,550 per annum (full time equivalent)Location
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Senior Business Development Officer

Essex County Council
£36341.0000 - £42754.0000 per annum
Senior Business Development Officer - Integrated Passenger Transport UnitFixed Term, Full Time£36,341 to £42,754 per annumLocation
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Adults Social Worker - Neighbourhood Team

Essex County Council
£37185 - £50081 per annum + Flexible Working, Hybrid Working
Interview dates
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Investment Marketing and Web Officer CDC

City Of Doncaster Council
Grade 8, £33,708 - £37,399
The postholder should be experienced in planning social media activity, refreshing web content and analysing their impact. Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Recuriter: City Of Doncaster Council
Linkedin Banner