A financial support scheme for Greater Manchester-registered HGV owners has gone live from 30th November to help businesses prepare for the Clean Air Zone which comes into force from 30th May 2022. The first round of funding will aim to support Greater Manchester’s smallest businesses, sole … [Read more...]
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Vaccine rollout and non-retail attractions boosted high street bounce back, new research reveals
A review of high street footfall data from across England has revealed that the Covid-19 vaccination rollout helped town centres bounce back after Covid-19 lockdowns, the High Streets Task Force has revealed. The Footfall Review 2020-2021 also found that town and district centres offering … [Read more...]
LGBT Business Champion meets with Greater Manchester firms as part of workplace inclusivity campaign
The government's LGBT Business Champion, Iain Anderson, is meeting with businesses from the region as part of the LGBT at Work campaign to improve workplace inclusivity. Anderson met with business leaders from Greater Manchester at an event at Manchester's Museum of Science and Industry (MoSI) … [Read more...]
City-region announced as Making Cities Resilient 2030 Hub
Greater Manchester has been recognised as a 'Resilience Hub', along with Barcelona, Milan and Helsingborg in Sweden, for its policy and advocacy on climate and disaster risks. The cities were selected to serve three-year terms as part of the Making Cities Resilient 2030 initiative to inspire … [Read more...]
Transport Secretary unveils Integrated Rail Plan and investment in services in the North
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has today unveiled the Integrated Rail Plan (IRP), the government's proposals for investment in the rail network across the UK. Plans revealed show a particular focus on improving journey times in the North and Midlands of England and commit to a package of £96 … [Read more...]
Over half of GM businesses unaware of 2050 net-zero target
55% of businesses in Greater Manchester have no awareness of national targets for the UK to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, according to a new report published by Q Energy and backed with data from the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce's Quarterly Economic Survey (GMCC QES). The … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham addresses COP26
Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has addressed world leaders and other delegates at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, which came to a close on 13th November. Andy Burnham formed part of a delegation from the city-region, that also included GMCA Economy Lead and Leader of Stockport … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses asked to share their experiences in Quarterly Economic Survey
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) is calling for business owners in Stockport to contribute to its Quarterly Economic Survey and share their thoughts on the state of the local economy. The Greater Manchester Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) is conducted by Greater Manchester Chamber of … [Read more...]
Growth Company business survey reveals optimism of Greater Manchester firms
The Growth Company has published the results of its most recent Business Survey, outlining the strengths and key concerns of businesses across Greater Manchester. The survey, conducted in October 2021, revealed that businesses in the city-region are more optimistic about their growth prospects … [Read more...]
GMCA launches consultation on Police and Crime Plan
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has launched a public consultation on its Greater Manchester Police and Crime Plan, which will set out intentions for community safety across the city-region for the next three years. The public consultation will run throughout the month of November … [Read more...]
Stockport to Ashton rail link moves closer to restoration
A proposed restoration of regular rail services between Stockport and Ashton-under-Lyne has moved closer to restoration following a successful bid to the government's Restoring Your Railways scheme. As revealed in last week's Autumn Budget, £50,000 has been provided to develop further early stage … [Read more...]
New cyber security guide launches for region’s small businesses
The North West Cyber Resilience Centre (NWCRC) has launched a new Cyber Security Guide for Small Businesses based in the North West. The new guide aims to help educate small business owners about digital threats to their businesses, and reduce the chances that they will become victims of … [Read more...]
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