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Greater Manchester launch Age-Friendly Strategy across City Region

As the Age-Friendly Strategy for Greater Manchester is launched, the World Health Organisation has recognised Greater Manchester as the UK’s first age-friendly city region in the UK. Greater Manchester's GreaterSport has announced an investment of £1m to help older people get more active and a … [Read more...]

What are your views on Social Cohesion and Extreme Hate ?

Stockport residents are among those being asked for their views on social cohesion, hateful extremism and how to build a stronger and safer Greater Manchester. In June last year, one month on from the tragic arena attack, Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham announced a review into the way … [Read more...]

Manchester’s Runway Visitor Park Easter holidays Extravaganza

Manchester Airport's Runway Visitor Park is hosting an Easter Extravaganza for families including a Free Giant Easter Egg Hunt, a Children’s Flight Academy, Concorde Tour and Easter Meal and Fairground rides Looking for a day out that will really take off? Manchester Airport’s Runway Visitor Park … [Read more...]

MAG and Northern Power Women partner to promote gender diversity

As we celebrate International Women's Day, MAG - Manchester Airports Group - and the Northern Power Women campaign have announced a new partnership to drive gender equality in and from the North. The two organisations will collaborate on a range of activities and campaigns that will promote women … [Read more...]

Dutch Uncles guitarist behind Make Smoking History campaign

A Stockport musician from the band Dutch Uncles is to be the face of a new campaign to Make Smoking History across Greater Manchester.  Residents from Stockport are being given the chance to play their part in making history, as Greater Manchester bids to be the first place in the world to Make … [Read more...]

POSTPONED!! Green Summit TODAY!

Business, transport and a greener city region is high on the agenda for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham who next month will host a Green Summit. To help realise this ambition, the Greater Manchester Mayor is holding a landmark Green Summit on 21 March. Ahead of this, a wide range of … [Read more...]

£15m GM Co Investment fund for early-stage technology & innovation

A new £15m GM Co Investment fund has been launched in Greater Manchester to support early-stage technology and innovation businesses across the region. Developed by The Growth Company as the next evolution of the successful Co Angel Investment Service, the GM Co Investment Fund is a new approach to … [Read more...]

First phase of £1bn transformation of Manchester Airport complete

The first major phase of the £1bn transformation of Manchester Airport has been completed, as the project marked the six-month milestone.  Two apprentices who have been recruited to the scheme tightened the final steel bolt in the first new pier of the transformation programme, connecting one of … [Read more...]

Business Growth Hub to run Access to Finance Masterclasses

Starting in March, the Business Growth Hub is launching a series of full day Access to Finance masterclasses to provide businesses with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage their business finances to achieve growth objectives.  Access to finance is critical for business growth. Delivered by … [Read more...]