Rail operator, Northern, has set out plans to increase annual passenger numbers on its services by 30 million by the end of the decade. The '30 by 30' plan sets out an data-driven approach to achieving sustainable, long-term growth over the course of the next four years to 2030. Interventions are … [Read more...]
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Greater Manchester Colleges set standard in education for care leavers
With November marking National Care Leavers Month, Greater Manchester Colleges are celebrating another wave of successful NNECL Quality Mark Accreditations. Awarded by the National Network for the Education of Care Leavers (NNECL), the Quality Mark highlights education providers that go above and … [Read more...]
Good Employment Week returns to make economic case for ‘good’ work
Returning for its third year, Good Employment Week is inspiring employers in Stockport and across the city-region to prioritise good employment practices and to empower workers with the knowledge of what they should expect from their employers. This year’s week comes as the Employment Rights Bill … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester reveals £11.7 million plan to unlock empty homes
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has launched a new £11.7 million package of measures to enable councils across the city-region to identify, refurbish and lease long-term empty homes. The measures will give the 10 local authorities in Greater Manchester, including Stockport Council, … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Mayor unveils £1 billion GM Good Growth Fund
Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has launched a new £1 billion fund to support a pipeline of over 30 projects across the city-region to drive growth and regeneration across all 10 boroughs of the city-region. The GM Good Growth Fund looks to support an Integrated Pipeline of of high-impact … [Read more...]
Work begins on second round of LSIPs to continue work meeting local skills gaps
Skills England has kicked off the process to develop the second round of Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs), publishing new guidance for local leaders, employers, colleges, independent training providers, and universities. LSIPs give local employers a voice in tackling skills needs alongside … [Read more...]
Airport boss continues calls for better rail links in the North
Manchester Airport Managing Director, Chris Woodroofe, has continued calls for better rail connections across the North of England. Pointing to data published as part of Manchester Airport’s parent company MAG’s Trade Barometer project that shows a gap in business confidence between the North and … [Read more...]
New campaign launched to encourage young people into creative careers
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has launched a new campaign to encourage more young people aged 13-17 years old to consider future careers in the creative sector. The 'Discover! Creative Careers' campaign has been co-created and co-delivered with trade body CreativeUK and … [Read more...]
Work begins on new flagship Greater Manchester innovation hub
Work is underway on the first major development being built as part of an innovation cluster set to create up to 20,000 new jobs in Greater Manchester. The new Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing Centre (SMMC), part of the city-region's Atom Valley innovation cluster, is hoped to become a hub … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester launches inclusive cycling network
Greater Manchester has launched England's first inclusive cycling network, bringing together charities, leisure providers and the transport sector to make active travel accessible to those with disabilities, long-term health conditions and differing needs. The Greater Manchester Inclusive Cycling … [Read more...]
Northern leaders call on Chancellor to back the region in upcoming Budget
Ahead of her Budget, The Great North mayors and combined authority leaders have written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, calling for a commitment to invest in the region. The Great North is a Mayoral led partnership bringing together political leaders representing the Mayoral Combined Authorities of … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels extends Macclesfield FC sponsorship
Stockport and Cheshire law firm, SAS Daniels, has announced it has extended its partnership with Macclesfield FC to include the individual sponsorship of new signing Luke Matheson. This latest sponsorship further strengthens the relationship between SAS Daniels' Macclesfield … [Read more...]
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