The British Business Bank will commit up £150 million capital to a new fund to support high-growth businesses across the North of England. Announced by Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey, the Northern scale-up fund will provide larger scale investment to innovative businesses seeking … [Read more...]
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Technology adoption programme expands team to support more North West manufacturers
The Made Smarter technology adoption programme has added four new specialists to its team to support more manufacturers in Stockport and across the North West invest in technology and skills. Mike Richards-Brown and Tabs Khojani will help firms find practical ways to digitalise their operations, … [Read more...]
Mayor of Greater Manchester announces new £60 million fund to repair roads and pavements
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Bev Craig, has announced the creation of a new £60 million Pothole Fund to deliver repairs to roads and pavements across the city-region. The fund, taken from the city-region's transport budget, will support repair and maintenance of around 125 km of road surface. … [Read more...]
Work progresses on £100 million programme to improve accessibility at rail stations across Greater Manchester
Transport for Greater Manchester's (TfGM) programme to improve accessibility at rail stations across the city-region is progressing at pace, as work begins at Swinton station in Salford, joining Bryn, Hindley and Reddish North Stations where work is already underway. The £100 million programme of … [Read more...]
NHS Greater Manchester reminds residents of options ahead of Bank Holiday weekend
NHS Greater Manchester is reminding people to be aware of the best places to get healthcare advice and treatment ahead of the bank holiday on Monday, 31 August. With GP practices, pharmacies and other NHS health services in Greater Manchester potentially operating different opening hours over the … [Read more...]
Emirates ramps up pilot recruitment in Manchester
International airline, Emirates, will host a pilot recruitment roadshow in Manchester as it boosts its recruitment efforts in response to growing customer demand. Emirates is the world’s largest international airline and has flown to and from the UK since 1987. It currently flies three-times … [Read more...]
Regional mayors granted greater powers over planning decisions
Regional mayors across England, including in Greater Manchester, are to be granted additional powers over planning decisions. The move will allow mayors to 'call in' decisions for key planning applications which impact on local growth, and direct a council to take it forward or refuse it. … [Read more...]
Good Employment Charter to recognise positive workplace culture across Greater Manchester
Workers and employers in Stockport and across Greater Manchester are being asked to share their thoughts on plans for the city-region's Good Employment Charter to recognise organisations that go beyond good employment standards to create a positive workplace culture. Since launching in 2019, the … [Read more...]
Major Metrolink closures planned for Autumn
Following a major track replacement programme by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) during summer 2026, a second phase of works will see further temporary closures on the Metrolink network. In July, TfGM completed 1.6 km of track replacement between Trafford Bar and Deansgate-Castlefield, … [Read more...]
New report reveals economic impact of Manchester Airport’s second runway after 25 years
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...]
United Utilities to deliver additional £975 million investment across the North West
Water sector regulator, Ofwat, has provisionally approved proposals by United Utilities to deliver a £975 million investment into the region's water infrastructure. Plans will support the continued growth of the region's economy, and create an estimated 4,000 additional jobs across United … [Read more...]
Work begins on 1,500 new homes at Handforth Garden Village
Construction work has begun on the first phase of development of Handforth Garden Village, which is set to deliver a new neighbourhood of 1,500 homes on the Cheshire-Stockport border. Contractors have broken ground on the creation of the new gateway entrance to the Garden Village at Handforth … [Read more...]
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