Introduction

Metro Dynamics provides strategic advice to those leading, growing, or investing in cities.

We are experts in economics, finance, investment, policy and governance. Our approach is evidence-led and underpinned by a deep understanding of the dynamics of places.

Our experience working with cities, regions and areas with strong connections to urban centres across the UK has equipped us with an understanding of how cities grow, particularly in terms of the links between infrastructure development / investment and growth.

Our best in class team has decades of experience, combining the political, economic, communication and financial skills to support and build the capacity of cities and their partners.

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Can improving the work environment help solve the UK’s health problem?
Can improving the work environment help solve the UK’s health problem?

Amidst all the discussion surrounding the newly released deprivation data for England, one finding stands out – wherever you are, there are clear correlations between the different “domains” of deprivation. For instance, consider the link between health deprivation and income deprivation. Of the areas in the bottom decile for health deprivation (Figure 1.), 89% are in one of the bottom two deciles for income deprivation. This works both ways – of places in the bottom decile for income deprivation (Figure 2.), 87% are in the worst fifth for health deprivation.

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Deprivation: A Changing Picture for England?
Deprivation: A Changing Picture for England?

The release of the English Indices of Deprivation provides a base from which to track the country’s progress since 2015, both socially and economically. An EU referendum and three Prime Ministers later, the past four years have brought with them two simple, but interesting questions: What has changed, and where has it changed?

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Complexity & Prosperity (or: why messy economies do better)
Complexity & Prosperity (or: why messy economies do better)

Think about a simple agrarian economy, with only very basic technology. Individuals grow crops and trade them, bartering for other things they need.

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A Powerhouse for the West
A Powerhouse for the West

At a time when the economic map of Britain is being reshaped by devolution and strong regional powerhouses, the Great Western Cities (Bristol, Cardiff and Newport) commissioned Metro Dynamics to write a report, making the case for a Powerhouse for the West.

Developing Successful Industrial Strategies
Developing Successful Industrial Strategies

A support offer for councils looking to play an active role in developing Local Industrial Strategies.

West Midlands Local Industrial Strategy
West Midlands Local Industrial Strategy

The West Midlands Local Industrial Strategy is a long-term plan aimed to increase productivity. It is locally led and developed in partnership with government, based on clear evidence and aligned to the national industrial strategy.