Job creation for inclusive growth in cities

Joseph Rowntree has published a report that identifies 'more and better jobs' in UK cities. 

The report shows:

• There is a significant shortfall in labour demand in 12 major UK cities.

• Local industrial strategies can raise labour demand in cities and can complement supply-side policies.

• Policy interventions should be based on clear and robust aims and rationales, and careful coordination with supply-side initiatives.

• The priorities for demand-side policies are:
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• Identifying and targeting inclusive growth sectors, fostering demand-led skills development, building closer employer engagement and partnership focused on priority sectors.

• Lobbying for greater devolved powers, and strengthening policy analysis and evaluation frameworks.