Reading joins Key Cities Network

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Stephen Emerson

Reading has joined the Key Cities Network group in a move to boost economic growth.

The now 27 city strong network advocates for UK urban centres by producing research, responding to consultations and engaging with politicians on policy issues.

Southampton, Plymouth and Portsmouth are also members of the lobbying organisation.

Cllr Jason Brock, Reading Borough Council leader, said: ‘As a modern, thriving, diverse town, and a major economic player in the south-east, we are hugely proud of everything Reading has to offer. Joining Key Cities now offers Reading the opportunity to build on that considerable success by working alongside other local authority partners more closely.’

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Stephen Emerson

Stephen Emerson is the Managing Editor of The Business Magazine and is responsible for the publication's print publications and online properties including the newly launched Biz News websites in Hampshire and Dorset. Stephen has been a journalist for 20 years and has worked at local, regional and national publications and led a team which made The Scotsman website one of the fastest growing news sites in the UK with over eight million monthly users. He has a keen interest in technology, property and corporate finance and telling the stories of the people behind the successful firms in these sectors.