Regional and transport leaders from the North of England have agreed their preferred route for a proposed East-West high-speed rail route, dubbed Northern Powerhouse Rail. Plans for the route have been drawn up by regional transport body, Transport for the North (TfN), and with the ambitious … [Read more...]
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Greater Manchester SMEs praised for ‘entrepreneurial spirit’
SMEs in Greater Manchester have been recognised for their entrepreneurial spirit and innovation in a report published by the GC Business Growth Hub. Figures quoted in the report indicate that the small business community across the city-region was innovating at twice the rate of the national … [Read more...]
Regional leaders describe Northern transport budget cuts as ‘levelling down’
Regional leaders have spoken out following the government's plans to reduce funding for a number of transport initiatives across Northern England, with many describing the cuts as 'levelling down.' The news of reduced funding for the region comes following the recommendations of the National … [Read more...]
Northern leaders share hopes for 2021
Following a challenging year for many in the region, business and political leaders representing Northern England have shared their optimism and hopes for the coming year. In a New Year's message, devolution-focused public affairs agency, DevoConnect shared the hopes for 2021 of a number of … [Read more...]
High speed rail in the North to be debated in online transport conference
Regional and industry leaders will debate high speed rail links between the North of England's towns and cities in an online conference organised by Transport for the North. The annual #TfN20 conference, taking place online due to the coronavirus pandemic, will discuss why projects high speed … [Read more...]
Spending Review offers £4 billion ‘Levelling Up Fund’ for regions
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...]
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land for housing development in High Lane as part of the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework (GMSF) are expected to be withdrawn as part of negotiations with Stockport Council over approving the document.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...]
£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...]
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