Grassroots organisations helping communities through the Coronavirus lockdown can apply for grants through a special fund set up by Manchester Airport. The Airport’s Community Trust Fund already supports scores of local groups every year, with grants to improve local communities. In response … [Read more...]
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Community grants scheme launches Covid-19 response
The ESF Community Grant Programme, which works to fund employability support for those facing barriers in the workplace, has launched a targeted grant programme in response to Covid-19. This community grant funding round, Re-Connect, seeks applications from a wide range of voluntary organisations … [Read more...]
Night-Time Economy Task Force established in Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has convened a task force of leading figures from the hospitality and events sectors to secure the future of the Night-time economy in the city-region. Co-chaired by Stockport Council leader and GMCA portfolio lead for Economy, Cllr Elise Wilson, and … [Read more...]
Northern small businesses continue to benefit from NPIF
Despite the economic uncertainty brought by the coronavirus, The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) has continued to support small businesses across the region. Since the beginning of 2020, the £400 million fund has completed 61 deals, providing over £14 million of investment. The … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport Group receives £250 million in support from GM councils
Manchester Airport Group (MAG) has received a £250 million support package from the 10 Greater Manchester councils to see the city's airport through the coronavirus crisis. Manchester City Council owns a 35.5% stake in MAG, which also operates Stansted and East Midlands airports, and will provide … [Read more...]
Manchester Insurance Institute inaugurates new President
Eleanor Moore Cert CII, Private Clients Director at C&C Insurance Brokers has become the President of the Manchester Insurance Institute. Eleanor, who has worked within insurance since 1992, has been involved with the institute for over 9 years and in that time has fulfilled many important … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Technology Fund launches with kit for digitally excluded
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has invested £150,000 into a technology fund to aid digitally isolated young people and called on business for further support. The investment will support disadvantaged young people at risk of digital isolation who do not have access to the technology … [Read more...]
Robinsons pub provides free accommodation to NHS front-line workers
Stockport based Robinsons Brewery is working with Wythenshawe Hospital and the NHS to offer free accommodation at one of its pubs for staff fighting the coronavirus outbreak. The Bulls Head in Hales Barns, which has 21 bedrooms, has opened its rooms to support the South Manchester hospital and … [Read more...]
Local Government Association respond to Care England funding report
Responding to a Care England report on provider funding, Cllr Ian Hudspeth, Chairman of the Local Government Association’s (LGA) Community Wellbeing Board, said: “Social care is now the frontline in the fight against coronavirus and making sure older and disabled people are safe and continue to … [Read more...]
Stockport Council Leader answers questions on Digital City Region plans
Stockport Council Leader and Digital City Region Portfolio Lead for Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), Cllr Elise Wilson has answered questions on the digital sector. The Stockport Council leader (pictured alongside GM Mayor Andy Burnham) is a self-confessed 'non-techie' and has … [Read more...]
Manchester Metrolink benefits from government light rail support
The government has announced it will provide funding for urban light rail networks across the UK, including Greater Manchester's Metrolink, in order to continue providing transport for key workers. The support package will ensure the network can continue operating, and will secure its future and … [Read more...]
Northern trains show thanks to NHS workers
Northern has redesigned four of its trains to show the company's thanks to NHS workers during the coronavirus outbreak. The new livery will be on four of Northern's trains operating across the rail company's network in the North of England, although the operator is running a reduced timetable … [Read more...]
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