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City Growth Commission:
John Van Reenen joins other Commissioners in launch of Final report: Unleashing Metro Growth

22 October 2014

CEP Director, John Van Reenen, joins other City Growth Commissioners in launch of Final report, Unleashing Metro Growth. Commission Chair Jim O'Neill presents findings at 11am, Wednesday 22 October, 2014.

Unleashing Growth is the final report of the City Growth Commission, containing a full set of recommendations for national and local government.

The report makes the case for, and explain how, cities can take a new role in our political economy, creating stronger, more inclusive and sustainable growth in the UK.

The final report considers evidence heard by the Commission in the form of written submissions and evidence hearings, and discussions hosted by the Commission at seminars, roundtables and other stakeholder engagement.

Key recommendations outline a significant shift - from the centre to metros - in policy and finance.

For more information, please visit the City Growth Commission website.