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Report finds cities hit by Zoomshock are best placed for economic recovery
Cities have been hollowed out by COVID but they are still best placed to drive the recovery, a report by economic growth specialists Metro Dynamics has said.
An exodus of 229,000 workers to rural areas – and what the report terms as ‘Zoomshock’ – has hit cities, but the report offers a blueprint to boost post-pandemic economic recovery.
Commissioned by Core Cities and Key Cities, the report calls for greater collaboration between central and local government to tackle job losses, economic inequality and the climate crisis. It also calls for strengthened partnerships at city level with local businesses, anchor institutions and investors.
Leaders urge caution as we reach the next step of the roadmap out of lockdown
Leaders urge caution as we reach the next step of the roadmap out of lockdown
As the next step of the roadmap out of lockdown comes into effect, we re asking residents across the North East to be cautious as we are once again able to visit shops, personal care premises, indoor leisure facilities and outdoor hospitality settings.
From Monday, these businesses will be able to reopen their doors, offering a welcome boost to employers and to the emotional and physical wellbeing of all our communities.
North East leaders acknowledge today marks an important milestone on our road to recovery as we reach the first step of the Government's plan for easing lockdown restrictions.