Education providers, trade bodies, businesses, local government and the city-region's Chamber of Commerce are partnering on work to address the electrotechnical skills shortages in Greater Manchester. The Electrotechnical Training and Careers Alliance comprises electrical businesses, education … [Read more...]
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Azets warns of rising employments costs facing North West hospitality sector
Hospitality firms in the North West could be facing the most arduous financial challenges since the pandemic, according to UK top 10 accountancy and advisory firm Azets. The industry, including food and beverage, accommodation, travel and tourism and entertainment and recreation, is particularly … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester to receive £10 million to support Live Well plan for employment support
Greater Manchester is one of eight Trailblazer areas to receive funding address health, inequality and support more people back into employment and will receive £10 million in government funding to advance plans. The city-region's funding will support its Live Well plan that joins up health, … [Read more...]
TfGM announces appointment of permanent Managing Director
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has confirmed Steve Warrener as the transport body's permanent Managing Director, after taking on the role on an interim basis in January 2024. Responsible for the day to day running of the organisation, Steve's appointment comes as work to deliver the Bee … [Read more...]
THG founder sells e-commerce group’s 1 million sq ft airport campus
THG founder Matthew Moulding's offshire company, Moulding Capital, has announced the sale of the ecommerce group's 1 million sq ft campus near Manchester Airport. The sale of the site to RN3 Partners for an estimated £180 million comes around seven years since the site's inception. The space is … [Read more...]
Plans progress for airport science, innovation, and manufacturing campus
Plans for airport-based science, innovation, and manufacturing campus, MIX MANCHESTER, have taken a step forward after amendments to the Strategic Regeneration Framework (SRF) covering the scheme were approved by Manchester City Council. MIX MANCHESTER is to be the UK's first development of its … [Read more...]
£1 million Vision Zero Innovation Fund launched as part of ambition to end road deaths in Greater Manchester
A new Vision Zero Innovation Fund has launched to support progress towards Greater Manchester’s Vision Zero ambition to eradicate death and life-changing injuries on the roads by 2040. The city-region announced its Vision Zero ambition earlier this year, with a target to reduce road deaths and … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester SMEs gain access to enhanced export support
SMEs in Greater Manchester are to gain access to an enhanced support scheme to help them export to more markets following an agreement between the Department of Business and Trade (DBT) and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). The Enhanced Trade Partnership will pool resources available … [Read more...]
TfGM warns of busy week for the transport network
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is forecasting a busy transport network between 23 November and 1 December and are encouraging everyone making a journey to plan ahead. Following the start of the Christmas markets and festive season, the network is already seeing an increase in journeys … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund donates more than £38k to local causes
Manchester Airport’s Community Trust Fund has agreed funding for 18 charities and not-for-profit groups across Greater Manchester and Cheshire at its latest meeting. The Fund, which was set up in 1997 and has since made more than £4 million of pledges, will donate more than £38,000 in total to … [Read more...]
Bee Network appoints first Disability Advocate to help deliver inclusive and accessible transport
Greater Manchester’s Bee Network Committee has appointed its first ever Disability Advocate as part of its commitment to delivering an inclusive and accessible public transport and active travel network. In her new role, Cllr Tracey Rawlins (pictured) will advocate for the needs and experiences … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group publishes impact of its CSR efforts
CEO Ken O'Toole hailed the impact of the group's sustainability, education and community efforts as Manchester Airports Group (MAG) publishes in annual CSR Report for 2023/24. Detailing the progress against the delivery of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Strategy, ‘Working together for … [Read more...]
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