RIBA calls for three-year pilot to fund city architects across England

By Daniel Gayne2026-05-20T08:46:00

The architects’ body suggests a pilot at the combined authority level could deliver value

The RIBA has called for a three-year pilot programme to fund city architect roles across combined authorities in England.

City architects are chartered architects who play a strategic role in shaping the built environment of the region they cover, guiding the architectural and urban quality of developments.

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