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The long-term impact of the pandemic on towns and cities

Inquiry

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed our relationship with towns and cities, and the dynamic within those areas. This inquiry will look at the long-term impact of the pandemic on large towns and smaller cities, concentrating particularly on housing and green spaces, the changing nature of employment and public transport, and the resulting impact on inequality. The Committee will also explore the potential to develop and implement an innovative vision for the future of towns and cities, especially how we create more equal towns and cities.

Reports, special reports and government responses

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2nd Report - Towns and Cities: Local Power is the Path to Recovery
Inquiry The long-term impact of the pandemic on towns and cities
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Government Response to the Report "Towns and Cities: Local Power is the Path to Recovery"
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Oral evidence transcripts

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20 July 2021
Inquiry The long-term impact of the pandemic on towns and cities
Witnesses Rob Stewart (Leader at Swansea City Council), Hazel Simmons MBE (Leader at Luton Borough Council), and Stephen Martin (Mayor at Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council)
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14 July 2021
Inquiry The long-term impact of the pandemic on towns and cities
Witnesses Joshua Artus (Placemaking and Strategy Lead at Centric Lab), Paul Owens (Director at World Cities Culture Forum), Olafiyin Taiwo (Chair at Young Planners Network, Commonwealth Association of Planners), Ryan Walker (Young Planner of the Year at Royal Town Planning Institute), Lucy Yu (Non-Executive Director at Connected Places Catapult), Cannon Ivers, and Lara Kinneir
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29 June 2021
Inquiry The long-term impact of the pandemic on towns and cities
Witnesses Nye Cominetti (Senior Economist at Resolution Foundation), Kate Cox (Chief Marketing Officer at Moneypenny), Joe Fitzsimons (Senior Policy Advisor at Institute of Directors), Mark Gregory (Director at Centre for Towns), and Rooney Anand (Chair at WorldSkills UK)
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Written evidence

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Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council (PTC0049)
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Josh Artus (Director at Healthy Places) (PTC0046)
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Professor Nick Tyler (Director at Centre for Transport Studies, University College London) (PTC0047)
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Contact us

The COVID-19 Committee ceased to exist on 30 November 2021. If you would like further information on the work of the House of Lords or its committees please contact the House of Lords Enquiry Service by email at hlinfo@parliament.uk or by phone on 0800 223 0855 (freephone) or 020 7219 3107