A new report has revealed how the construction of a second runway at Manchester Airport has driven foreign investment, exports and academic progress across the North over the past 25 years. The study, available in full here, by economic consultants Metro Dynamics, A Route to Growth for the North, … [Read more...]
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Full slate of candidates confirmed ahead of election for next Mayor of Greater Manchester
The candidates vying to be elected as the next Mayor of Greater Manchester have been confirmed ahead of the upcoming Mayoral By-Election on 30th July. Seven candidates will be on the ballot paper when voters across the city region go to the polls in the Greater Manchester Combined Authority … [Read more...]
Centre for Cities report reveals Greater Manchester as leading big UK city for growth and productivity
A report by think-tank, Centre for Cities, has highlighted how Greater Manchester is among the best performing cities in the UK for growth and productivity. The organisation's Big Cities Outlook report for 2026 sets out how the government can achieve its objectives of raising living standards … [Read more...]
Manchester again named top UK city for foreign investment after London in EY survey
Manchester has remained the UK's most successful city for attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) outside the capital, according to the annual EY UK Attractiveness Survey 2026. While the city-region saw a decline in the number of projects, mirroring a trend seen across much of Europe, it … [Read more...]
Regional mayors granted greater powers over innovation funding
Regional mayors across England, including in Greater Manchester, will gain control of Local Innovation Partnership funding, giving them greater powers to support key local industries to grow and create jobs. Changes will take effect after the next Spending Review, Technology Secretary Liz Kendall … [Read more...]
Brinnington residents invited to help shape £20 million Pride in Place investment
Stockport Council is inviting local residents to apply to join Brinnington's Pride in Place Board, and take a role in shaping how £20 million government investment will impact the community. Brinnington secured the £20 million through the national Pride in Place programme last year, and work is … [Read more...]
Northern Powerhouse Rail takes next step forward
Plans to improve rail connections across the North of England have taken another step forward with the inclusion of the Northern Powerhouse Rail Bill in the King's Speech on 13th May. The Bill will resurrect plans first included in the High Speed Rail (Crewe-Manchester) Bill for a new railway … [Read more...]
Treasury greenlight for plans to bring 8,800 civil service digital jobs to Greater Manchester
The business case for a new 900,000 sq ft workspace in Manchester has been approved by the Treasury, paving the way to bring 8,800 civil service digital jobs into the city-region. Built on brownfield land in the city centre, the Manchester Digital Campus will bring together staff from multiple … [Read more...]
Parliament approves Stockport MDC expansion in UK first
Stockport has achieved a national first after Parliament approved the expansion of Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC), tripling its boundary to cover the entire town centre. The Parliamentary approval, driven by Stockport Council and backed by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy … [Read more...]
Cheshire and Warrington region becomes new Combined Authority
The Cheshire and Warrington region has become the latest North West region to become a Mayoral Combined Authority, granting the area greater powers similar to neighbouring Greater Manchester. The Parliamentary Order to formally establish the Combined Authority has been approved and signed by … [Read more...]
Northern leaders call for region to host Olympic and Paralympic Games
Northern Mayors and Combined Authority Leaders have called on government for the region to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games should government bid for the UK to host the games. The Great North - a collaboration of Mayors and Leaders across the North - has written a joint letter to the … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester sets out £3 billion budget for 2026
Greater Manchester is setting out spending plans of £3 billion as the city-region takes over further control of its budget under new devolution arrangements. The total budget includes £482 million to deliver the integrated public transport system, the Bee Network, over £900 … [Read more...]
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