Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has announced it has extended the contract for KeolisAmey Metrolink Ltd to continue to operate and maintain the city-region's tram network through to July 2027. The company has operated the Metrolink network on behalf of TfGM since 2017, during which time, … [Read more...]
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HS2 to offer slower trains and reduced capacity between Manchester and London, MPs told
Sir John Thompson, Chief Executive of HS2 Ltd, has told MPs on the House of Commons' Transport Select Committee that cancelling HS2's northern leg between Birmingham and Manchester would mean reduced capacity and slower services than at present. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the … [Read more...]
Plans approved for North-west to host UK’s first low-carbon hydrogen production facility
The North-west will be home to the UK's first low-carbon hydrogen production facility, following the approval of plans for the project by Cheshire West & Chester Council. ET Hydrogen can begin construction of two plants at the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex in Ellesmere Port, which will sit at … [Read more...]
Azets advises on acquisition of North-west precision technologies provider
Top 10 accountancy firm, Azets, which has branches across the North-west including in Stockport, has advised a North-west provider of precision technologies on its acquisition. Heysham-based Forsberg Services has operated for over 35 years and has a strong reputation in the industry for its … [Read more...]
Azets announces senior North-west appointments
National accountancy firm with a significant presence in Stockport, Azets, has announced three senior hires to advise clients across the North-west. Keith Miller joins as VAT Partner, Simon Copeland joins as Director in the corporate finance team, and Vincent Costello joins as Director in the tax … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester hospitality group announces closures
Tameside-based Revolution Bars Group has become the latest hospitality brand to announce it is closing sites amid rising costs for the sector. The Greater Manchester headquartered group has announced eight closures across its brands, including at Wilmslow and Liverpool St Peters in the North … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham sets out council tax precept proposals
Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham has set out plans to freeze the council tax precept in Greater Manchester which goes towards funding the Mayor's office in 2024/25. Alongside a freeze to the mayoral precept, a consultation has also launched on increasing the amount levied through council … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester councils back new Business Compliance Support service
Greater Manchester's 10 councils have launched a new combined Business Compliance Support service to offer guidance to small and medium sized firms across the city-region. The new service focuses on support for the foundational economy, which includes retail and hospitality businesses, and will … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester tech leaders join Hong Kong trade mission
Business leaders representing the tech and digital business in Greater Manchester and the wider UK have taken part in a trade visit to Hong Kong. Organised by Richard Lowe, Tech West Advocates, the delegation sought to forge stronger connections and create partnership opportunities and make … [Read more...]
Northern continues £14 million upgrade to customer information
Rail operator, Northern, has announced the completion of work at 77 of its stations across the North of England to improve customer information on platforms. More than 100 new display screens have been installed, including at Bramhall and Handforth stations in Stockport, with work now complete at … [Read more...]
1,000 social homes made more energy efficient across Greater Manchester
Over 1,000 social homes across Greater Manchester have received energy saving upgrades, making them cheaper and more efficient to heat and reduce their carbon footprint. Improvements have been delivered through the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund, which comprises £45 million of government … [Read more...]
Northern transport leaders call for improvement to Avanti West Coast services
Transport for the North (TfN), the government's statutory advisory body on transport in Northern England, has called for action to improve Avanti West Coast services. During a meeting of the TfN Board on 14th December, the body agreed to write to the Transport Secretary over high levels of … [Read more...]
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