Book Review: The Rentier City by Isaac Rose reviewed by James Fishwick

The Rentier City - Manchester and the making of the Neoliberal Metropolis by Isaac Rose is a more than thorough history of the industrialisation of Manchester …

Review of Same Skies Film Screening

On Tuesday 11th October, Same Skies Think Tank held a screening of films in the basement of Hyde Park Book Club. There were refreshments, there …

Preview Screening: Three Short Films About Inspirational West Yorkshire People and Organisations

Please join us for a preview screening of three Same Skies short films about inspirational West Yorkshire people and organisations.

The story of Frontline Self …

Are Planners More Important Than Doctors?

In the rush of daily life when we all get caught up in the dash of uncertainty, it is professional planners who are the ones …

Planning and Housing - An alternative approach: Community and collaboration across boundaries

The UK has a housing crisis, and here in West Yorkshire, with an area covered by five local authorities and around 2.5 million people …

“We’re all in this together…Again.” Resetting the approach to housing provision in West Yorkshire

I’ve worked in housing policy strategy and provision for over 30 years working with local authorities, housing associations, developers, third sector and community based …