The network that speaks for urban UK

The network that speaks
for urban UK

KEY CITIES is a diverse, national network of 24 cities that represents urban living in the UK and has the range, expertise and agility to deliver innovative solutions for the challenges we face. Read more about Key Cities >

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Key takeaways from the Cities Forum 2025The inaugural Cities Forum finds that the public and private sector are ready to embrace the opportunities that collaboration can provide.

Reviving coastal areas: a matter of national renewalRevitalising coastal communities is not just a regional issue but a matter of national renewal.

Secure your place at the Cities Forum 2025!Less than 2 weeks to go until the first Cities Forum in Stoke-on-Trent!

THE 24 Key Cities are significant urban entities with populations between 100,000 and 600,000. As a network, Key Cities’ objective is to influence Government policy by showcasing the value of urban areas in a prosperous society. Find out more about our member cities >

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Culture, Place and Development

On the waterfront – report on coastal communities

THE NETWORK’s APPG, events and research initiatives help focus the national policy agenda on cities. For Key Cities, platforming and connecting the diverse voices of urban UK is central to unlocking successful devolution and a productive, balanced economy for all parts of the country. Read more about our Parliamentary engagement >

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