Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has confirmed the new portfolios for each Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) member, following the local elections earlier in May 2023. GMCA consists of the leaders of all 10 Greater Manchester councils, alongside the Mayor and the Deputy … [Read more...]
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Consultation launches on investment in the North’s transport
Transport for the North (TfN) has launched a 12-week statutory consultation on its revised Strategic Transport Plan for the North of England. With investment in transport infrastructure capable of delivering an extra £118 billion annually to the region's economic output by 2050, the Plan sets out … [Read more...]
£72 million investment boost for Greater Manchester rail services
The Department of Transport (DfT) has announced a £72 million investment in rail infrastructure in Greater Manchester to help improve the reliability of trains in the city-region. Rail Minister Huw Merriman announced yesterday (25th May) a number of improvements to Manchester Victoria and Salford … [Read more...]
Network Rail sets out five-year investment plan for West Coast Mainline
Network Rail has set out plans for £8.5 billion of investment in key routes in North West and Central England over the next five years, including the West Coast Mainline. The region's Strategic Business Plan (SBP) covers the projected activities, outputs and cost of operating, maintaining and … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester sets out refreshed Digital Blueprint for city-region
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has updated its Digital Blueprint, setting out how the city-region will build on its growing status as a global hub for the digital and technology sector. The blueprint sets out how, over the next three years to 2026, Greater Manchester will leverage … [Read more...]
Experienced business leaders invited to join Greater Manchester Business Board
The Greater Manchester Business Board is inviting senior business professionals from across the city-region to join its Board to help guide the city-region's future business ecosystem. The Greater Manchester Business Board is the evolution of the city-region's Local Enterprise Partnership as it … [Read more...]
Journey to Net Zero programme supports businesses to unlock green potential
A fully-funded training programme available to every working person in Greater Manchester, Journey to Net Zero, is accelerating the region's ambitions to be carbon neutral by 2038. With government targeting a reduction in emissions by 78 per cent by 2035, the Low Carbon Skills: Journey to Net … [Read more...]
£14 million scheme launched to support adults in Greater Manchester with numeracy skills
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has launched a new £14 million scheme to support adults in the city-region with learning essential numeracy skills. The Multiply scheme is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, and managed by the Department of Education, to help adults aged 19 and … [Read more...]
Power network operator awarded over £400,000 for innovative energy projects
Stockport-based power network operator for the region, Electricity North West, has been awarded over £400,000 for innovative projects that address energy challenges in the region. Ofgem has awarded the business £427,000 to explore in more detail projects that could help improve energy efficiency, … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester marks Learning at Work Week
The city-region’s leaders, business leaders and learners are encouraging others to embrace lifelong learning and to explore opportunities available this Learning at Work Week (15th May to 21st May). The theme of Learning at Work Week 2023 is 'Create the Future' and places a focus on how lifelong … [Read more...]
Early-stage investor backs Greater Manchester businesses with £15.4 million innovation finance
GC Angels, an early-stage investor backed by Greater Manchester's Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has announced total investments in Greater Manchester start-ups of £3.4 milion and unlocked an additional £12 million in private capital since 2018. The investor is now looking to bolster its … [Read more...]
North-west transport and business leaders welcome Transpennine Express being brought under public control
Following yesterday's announcement by the Transport Secretary that rail company, Transpennine Express, would be brought under public control by the Department for Transport (DfT) Operator of Last Resort, local leaders from across the North-west have expressed their support for the … [Read more...]
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