More than 50,000 young people are benefitting from free travel to college, work and to meet up with family and friends through Greater Manchester's Our Pass, which grants unlimited free bus travel to 16 to 18-year-olds. First introduced in 2019, 170,000 young people have benefitted from the pass, … [Read more...]
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New Year brings increased business optimism, finds Lloyds Business Barometer
Businesses in the North West have entered the New Year with increased optimism in their prospects and the wider economic picture, according to the findings of Lloyds Bank's Business Barometer survey. Published at the end of December 2024, the high street bank found businesses nationwide had … [Read more...]
GMCA partners with University of Salford to unlock barriers to data sharing
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and the University of Salford have begun a two-and-a-half year knowledge transfer partnership (KTP) to support a data sharing framework across the city-region. The project will entail the University, GMCA and researcher, Idris Adekeye, developing, … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester to consult on increase to Police Precept
Greater Manchester has launched a consultation on a proposed increase to the Police Precept that will take affect from April 2025. The precept is paid alongside Council Tax by city-region residents to fund Greater Manchester Police (GMP). Three-quarters of police funding comes from a central … [Read more...]
GMCA Chief Executive shares end of year message
Chief Executive of Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), Caroline Simpson, has thanked colleagues and partners for the work they do to improve lives across the city-region. The former Chief Executive for Stockport Council was appointed to lead at GMCA earlier this year, and reflected on … [Read more...]
TfGM encourages planning ahead for festive journeys
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is encouraging people travelling in the city-region during the festive period, whether to meet with family and friends or heading to events in the city centre. Whilst buses and trams will keep moving around the city-region, some services changes are planned … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester’s female entrepreneurs given £20 million boost through Start Up Loans
The British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme has delivered £20 million worth of loans to female-owned businesses in Greater Manchester across 2,156 loans. Reaching this milestone highlights to commitment of the Start Up Loans scheme in reaching underrepresented founders and opening up … [Read more...]
Stockport electricity network operator secures £40 million to improve rural electricity supply
Stockport based electricity network operator, Electricity North West, has secured £40 million from Ofgem to fund improvements to the power network in rural areas across the region. Funding for six projects over the next four years aim to enhance the reliability of the power network during adverse … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester launches recruitment campaign for early years and education sectors
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has launched a new campaign to celebrate and champion people working in the early years and education sectors and drive recruitment for roles in the city-region. The #GMEarlyEducation campaign launches as the Department for Education predicts an … [Read more...]
Devolution White Paper promises greater powers for regional Mayors
The UK Government has published its English Devolution White Paper, which promises an expansion of powers for regional Mayors. The White Paper sets out plans for regional Mayors, such as already exist in Greater Manchester and other urban areas across the North, to become the standard for local … [Read more...]
UK joins Asia-Pacific trade bloc bringing £310 million boost to North West economy
The UK has officially joined the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) trade agreement, which is set to boost the UK economy by up to £2 billion a year, with £310 million of gains in the North West. The trade bloc, comprising Canada, Australia, Japan, … [Read more...]
Muse expands North West team
Placemaker and development partner on a number of major regeneration schemes in Stockport town centre, Muse, has announced the appointment of Tom Darby as Development Director within its North West team. Tom (pictured) joins Muse after 10 years at Bruntwood where he has helped deliver several … [Read more...]
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