Delivering his autumn Spending Review, Chancellor Rishi Sunak outlined measures to tackle the coronavirus and invest in the UK's economic recovery. Included in the announcements were £55 billion announced to combat Covid-19 in the next year, and £100 billion in capital spending to drive the … [Read more...]
News for: Northern Powerhouse
High Lane development expected to be removed from GMSF housing plans
Plans to designate greenbelt land for housing development in High Lane as part of the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework (GMSF) are expected to be withdrawn as part of negotiations with Stockport Council over approving the document. Stockport Council had been due to vote on approving the GMSF … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham to open first Future of Cities digital summit
Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, will give the opening keynote speech at the first Future of Cities online summit. Held on Thursday 19th November, the Future of Cities Summit is an international event, hosted by Tortoise Media and Toronto newspaper, The Globe and Mail, bringing together … [Read more...]
Regional transport leader to step down next year
Regional transport leader and Transport for the North (TfN) Chief Executive, Barry White, has announced his intention to step down from his role. Mr White will leave the position for a career break in May 2021, following a submission of the next business case for Northern Powerhouse Rail in … [Read more...]
TfN welcomes transport connectivity review
Sub-national transport body, Transport for the North (TfN) has welcomed the government's Union Connectivity Review into transport and regional interconnectivity in the UK. The review, first announced by the Prime Minister in June, will be chaired by Network Rail chairman, Sir Peter Hendy, and … [Read more...]
STOK and MDC at centre of discussion on Stockport’s future transformation
Glenbrook's redevelopment of the former Marks & Spencer store on Princes Street, STOK, was one of the schemes praised by the panel as exemplifying plans for Stockport's transformation for the future in an online forum hosted by Insider. Hosted by Insider editor, Simon Keegan, the online forum … [Read more...]
£600 million announced for rail upgrades in the North
Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has confirmed over £600 million will be made available for rail upgrades in the North of England. The majority of the funding, £589 million, will be spent of commencing work on the Transpennine route between Manchester and Leeds. Work will include completing … [Read more...]
New bridge links Manchester Airport with local workforce
A new foot and cycle bridge has been installed, providing a link between Manchester Airport and local workforce in Wythenshawe. The 380-tonne structure spans the M56 spur airport approach road and its installation marks a major milestone for the Airport City Manchester project, which will deliver … [Read more...]
Northern leaders respond to Chancellor’s coronavirus stimulus announcements
Business and political leaders from the North of England have responded to Chancellor Rishi Sunak's announcement of £30 billion of economic stimulus measures following the coronavirus pandemic. The Chancellor outlined a number of economic stimulus measures to support the hospitality and leisure … [Read more...]
GM Mayor challenges Chancellor ahead of statement on economy
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has challenged Chancellor Rishi Sunak to do more to address inequality ahead of an upcoming statement on the UK economy. In article for the Times newspaper, Andy Burnham highlights how communities in the North of England have been harder hit by the … [Read more...]
Northern leaders talk ‘building back better’ in TfN webinar
Following Prime Minister Boris Johnson's recent speech on investing in the UK's infrastructure, Northern political leaders will discuss what this means in the context of rebuilding the region's economy after Covid-19 in an upcoming webinar hosted by Transport for the North (TfN). The 'Northern … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham calls on Government: ‘don’t leave the North behind’
A recent poll shows that just 6% of those asked want things to return to as they were pre-Covid-19. Community groups are calling for a recovery plan that creates a stronger, fairer and greener future and take in the whole of the UK. But in the North things aren’t changing fast enough, according to … [Read more...]
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