MAG has announced that Manchester Airport, in a landmark partnership with Airportr, will introduce a home bag check-in and delivery service for passengers. This will be the first time Airportr has collaborated with an airport operator to create a fully integrated baggage service, which allows … [Read more...]
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Greater Manchester looks to introduce bus franchising scheme
GREATER Manchester is gearing up to be the first city-region in the UK to hold a public consultation on the introduction of a bus franchising scheme, using powers available under the Bus Services Act 2017.At a meeting on Monday 7 October, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) will be … [Read more...]
Town of Culture Competition set to shine spotlight on one Greater Manchester Town
A brand new culture initiative - Town of Culture competition - will see one town in the city-region awarded Greater Manchester Town of Culture status. The trailblazing Town Of Culture competition which will be awarded to one dynamic town within the city-region, committed to reinvigorating and … [Read more...]
Mayor of Greater Manchester sets out vision to regions double rail journeys
The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has published a masterplan to double the number of rail journeys in the city-region by 2040. To deliver an improved rail offer, four areas have been identified to transform it in the city-region: Making the best use of what is available … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport Employment Fair for former Thomas Cook employees
Manchester Airport employment fair, dedicated for the thousands of North West workers who have lost their jobs following the demise of Thomas Cook, including supply chain employees, will be held at Manchester Airport on Thursday 3 October. The event – at the Runway Visitor Park at the airport – … [Read more...]
GM announce plans to support 3,000 staff affected by collapse of Thomas Cook
PLANS to support Thomas Cook staff affected by the collapse of the travel company, including Stockport at Thomas Cook Travel Agency at Merseyway and in Bramhall and Marple, have been drawn up by the city-region’s authorities, including the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Combined … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Spatial Framework ‘best proposal to meet needs of the region’
The GREATER Manchester Spatial Framework - GM’s Plan for Homes, Jobs and the Environment - remains the best proposal for implementing future housing and infrastructure needs fairly across the city-region, say authorities. Leaders have also announced a timetable for a period of public engagement … [Read more...]
UK: 2-year post-study work visa for international students
As the North West and Manchester Airport Group strengthens its relationships with China in terms of both investment and connectivity, the UK Government has announced a new two-year post-study work visa, transforming how talented international students are able build successful careers in the … [Read more...]
£6m funding package to reduce homelessness in Greater Manchester
GM Mayor Andy Burnham has announced a £6m funding package to reduce homelessness in Greater Manchester for the second phase of the flagship A Bed Every Night scheme. 400 places have been commissioned up to June 2020 to end the need for rough sleeping in all Greater … [Read more...]
Regional: GM Mayor responds to Government’s spending plans
GM Mayor Andy Burnham has responded to the Government's spending plans covering 2020-21 as set out by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, in the Spending Round announcement in the House of Commons. Following the announcement that an additional Police Officers are to be recruited over … [Read more...]
Jargon may kill Customer Experience (CX)
Delivering excellence in Customer Experience – CX – can often be hampered by the over use of jargon. Glutes, BTEC, Macchiato, HIT, HRT, plaintiff, FORME, probate, ‘skin in the game’. What’s that about? Jargon surrounds us in everyday life – from the gym to the solicitors, from school to … [Read more...]
Partnership to inspire a new generation of Greater Manchester cricket lovers
As a nation of cricket lovers watches the fourth test in the 2019 Ashes series gets underway at Lancashire Cricket Club's Old Trafford ground today, young people across Greater Manchester are set to benefit. Hundreds of new and improved cricket facilities and a significant commitment to improved … [Read more...]
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