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...]
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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...]
Designs to make Greater Manchester UK digital city
Ambitions to make Greater Manchester the UK's leading digital city are a step nearer as Andy Burnham appoints the leader of Rochdale Council as portfolio lead for Digital City Region. Mayor Burnham has laid out his ambitions to harness the power of technology and spark a new digital revolution - … [Read more...]
Northern Powerhouse Partnership appoints Director
The Northern Powerhouse Partnership (NPP), an independent body established by the Rt Hon George Osborne MP to represent the voice of major business and civic leaders across the North, has appointed Henri Murison to the position of Director. Henri, who has been promoting the North in various private … [Read more...]
Northern Powerhouse Fund first allocation to SMEs
Money has started to flow to businesses as the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund announced its first round of investments. The £400m Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) has announced the first investments following its launch in February, with more than £240,000 going to four SMEs. The … [Read more...]
Enquiries hit 530 for £400m Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund
More than 530 businesses across the North have enquired about funding from the £400m Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF), just four weeks after it opened to the market. Small and medium sized businesses across the region have contacted the NPIF fund managers about the funding options … [Read more...]
Tech Trade mission fly Manchester to San Francisco
A delegation of tech experts from businesses across the north are set for Silicon Valley aboard Virgin Atlantic's inaugural Manchester to San Francisco flight. More than 30 tech leaders are set to bang the Northern Powerhouse drum as they form a trade mission to celebrate the launch of the first … [Read more...]