A new Employer Integration Board has met for the first time as part of the city-region's ambitions for technical education, work and skills. The Board is comprised of representatives from 13 major employers across seven key industries in the city-region, including the likes of Factory … [Read more...]
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Active Travel Commissioner reveals plans for Bee Network walking and cycling map
Greater Manchester's Active Travel Commissioner, Dame Sarah Storey, has unveiled her plans for integrating walking and cycling into the wider Bee Network. Dame Sarah Storey and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has published a new map, detailing plans for active travel routes across the … [Read more...]
City-region sets out plans for non-charging Clean Air Zone
Greater Manchester leaders have set out plans to reduce air pollution in the city-region through a non-charging Clean Air Zone. New modelling by the city-region provides the evidence that harmful NOx air pollution can be reduced more effectively without charging drivers than through a previously … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester secures technology partnerships during Japan trade mission
Greater Manchester has agreed new partnerships with technology firms during a trade mission to Japan spearheaded by city-region leaders. Japanese technology group, Fujitsu, has signed an new exploratory partnership agreement with Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester and Cllr Bev Craig, … [Read more...]
Emirates Old Trafford events drive £22.5 million boost to Greater Manchester economy
Major events held at the Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground have brought in economic benefits of £22.5 million to the wider Greater Manchester, according to research by Marketing Manchester. The organisation, which promotes the city-region at a national and international level, has conducted … [Read more...]
DSIT becomes latest government department to make move to Greater Manchester
The Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has announced plans to establish a second headquarters in Greater Manchester. The government department already has around 200 staff based in the city-region, and its commitment to a new Salford headquarters will see that figure double. … [Read more...]
National award for Greater Manchester fostering scheme
Greater Manchester Combined Authority's (GMCA) 'Room Makers' fostering initiative has won the Children in Care Award at the Children and Young People Now Awards. The scheme provides funding and support for foster carers in all 10 boroughs of the city-region to renovate spare rooms in order to … [Read more...]
Mulitply programme boosts maths confidence for Greater Manchester residents
A programme aimed at increasing the number of Greater Manchester adults gaining numeracy qualifications is helping to boost the confidence of city-region residents who have struggled with maths. Level 2 maths qualifications delivered through Greater Manchester's Adult Education Budget (AEB) were … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester agrees landmark partnership with Osaka, Japan
Leaders from Greater Manchester have signed a new partnership deal with counterparts in Osaka, Japan, on the first day of a trade mission to the city. The agreement follows on from a visit to Manchester by delegates from Japan earlier this year between the two cities, and will see closer … [Read more...]
£3.9 billion boost for rail connections across the North
£3.9 billion of additional funding has been announced for the Transpennine Route Upgrade, a major rail infrastructure project to improve connections for passengers and freight between cities in the North of England. The project is a major improvement on the route between Manchester, Huddersfield, … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester to host Local Net Zero Accelerator pilot
Greater Manchester is one of three combined authorities to receive funding as part of a pilot programme to drive investment in net zero. Greater Manchester Combined Authority and the West Midlands Combined Authority will each host a Local Net Zero Accelerator pilot, giving local administrations … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Business Board welcomes five new members
Five experienced business leaders have been appointed to the Greater Manchester Business Board. The Greater Manchester Business Board replaces the city-region's Local Enterprise Partnership and acts as a voice for local businesses within local and national decision making. The new members were … [Read more...]
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