Food and drink manufacturers in Stockport are being invited to join a new network connecting businesses in the sector from across Greater Manchester. The new Greater Manchester Food and Drink Network will hold twice-yearly events to connections, share expertise and support the continued growth of … [Read more...]
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New rail service to launch between Birmingham and Manchester Airport
Rail operator, London Northwestern Railway (LNR) will introduce a new direct service connecting Birmingham and Stoke-on-Trent with Manchester Airport. Beginning from May 2027, the hourly service will run between Birmingham New Street station and Manchester Airport station, and make calls at … [Read more...]
TransPennine Express to invest £1 billion into battery-electric trains across North
Rail operating company, TransPennine Express, has announced a £1 billion investment in a new fleet of battery-electric trains that will operate on key intercity routes across the North of England. The train operator has signed contracts with rail manufacturer Alstom for 29 new five-car … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group among businesses calling on Chancellor to close UK investment gap
A group of major transport businesses, leaders and infrastructure investors have written jointly to the Chancellor John Healey, calling on him to cultivate the conditions needed for long-term private investment in the UK. The letter, the signatories of which include the CEOs of Manchester … [Read more...]
Developer proposes over 1,200 new homes on Adlington new town site
Developer, Belport, has launched a public consultation on proposals to build more than 1,200 new homes in Adlington, Cheshire, after previous plans for a New Town on the site failed to secure government backing. The developer's masterplan for the site proposes 1,275 new homes on an approximately … [Read more...]
£150 million fund announced to support high growth businesses across the region
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...]
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...]
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