Research reveals how direct flights to China from the North to Beijing are delivering a significant business benefit to the region. Almost exactly two years since President Xi Jinping visited the North and announced the UK’s first direct flights to China outside of London, research released today … [Read more...]
News for: Northern Powerhouse
City-wide Mayors Unite in Call to Speed Up Devolution
Britain’s seven regional and city-wide Mayors are meeting for the first time today to issue a united call for the Government to significantly increase the pace and scale of devolution in order to boost economic growth in Britain and to improve public services. London is today hosting the first of … [Read more...]
£400m for New Northern Transport links
Chancellor Philip Hammond has unveiled plans for an extra £400million to be allocated for new northern transport links across the North of England. At the Conservative Party conference in Manchester, Mr Hammond said that the investment would ensure that the economic benefits following Brexit will … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Mayor refocuses greenbelt debate
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is refocusing the planning debate on town centres and infrastructure led development in response to public concerns, especially concerning greenbelt, expressed in the first consultation on the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework. The first step in the next … [Read more...]
Chancellor to meet North’s three Metro Mayors today
Today, the Chancellor Philip Hammond will convene the government's first meeting with the North Of England's three Metro Mayors. Boosting productivity in the North, crucial to building an economy that works for all, is set to top the agenda to deliver sustainable growth across the Northern … [Read more...]
Summit Leaders agree One Voice for the North
Following yesterday's transport summit in Leeds, 'one voice for the North' - a representative body of political, business and other leaders - will enable the voice of the North to be heard more loudly than ever before. The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham has today welcomed the … [Read more...]
Petition calls for investment in Transport for the North
IPPR North’s petition calling for more money for transport in the North has attracted over 52,000 signatures. IPPR North, the dedicated think tank for the north of England with bases in Manchester and Newcastle, are urging more people to sign the petition for better Transport for the North - … [Read more...]
HS2 contractors announced for first stage of new rail line
HS2 is underway, with more than £6billion of contracts being won by several well known companies, including Balfour Beatty, Skanska and Costain. The contractors will work on the first stage of HS2, the new high speed rail line between London and Birmingham. The final route of the Manchester and … [Read more...]
Affordable housing for the residents of Stockport
Stockport Homes Group have become industry recognised for providing outstanding services to customers with their pursuit of affordable housing for Stockport residents. Using their innovative approach to commercial growth and entrepreneurial culture, they have progressed into the success of today … [Read more...]
Stockport council to ensure locals feel the benefits from A6 improvements
Stockport council want to ensure that people, including residents, shoppers and businesses, feel the benefits directly. The plans for the A6 to undergo some renovations and improvements have been underway since the temporary traffic lights were installed way back in February. The purpose is to … [Read more...]
How Stockport business leaders could benefit from devolution
We were recently asked what devolution means for our borough and what do Stockport business leaders from the area want to see? Stockport has the one of the largest workforces in the Greater Manchester area and sees new business growth year on year, in order to understand Stockport’s future we … [Read more...]
Lord O’Neill of Gatley reflects on Manchester’s bright future
Former Stockport resident and proud advocate of his home city of Manchester, Lord O'Neill of Gatley was one of the first in David Cameron’s government, to help implement the early stages of the Northern Powerhouse. Following a very sad and very difficult week, Jim O'Neill reflects on Manchester's … [Read more...]