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Business leaders urge government to stick to reopening timetable

Businesses leaders from the across the country have called on the Prime Minister to maintain its current timetable for reopening the economy. In a letter sent by Cities Restart, a business network aimed to ensuring the economic recovery of UK cities after the pandemic, the organisation urged the … [Read more...]

Brompton Bike Hire scheme arrives at Stockport Exchange

Stockport Exchange, already one of the region’s most well-connected and accessible business hubs, is boosting its active travel credentials by introducing a Brompton Bike Hire dock. The new solar powered cycle dock, which launches in the summer will see eight docks and 12 cycles located outside … [Read more...]

Andy Burnham to bring bus network under local control

Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has announced that the city-region will begin a proposed reform of the bus network to bring it under local control by 2025. Greater Manchester will become the first local authority outside of London to move to a 'franchising' model for its bus network, … [Read more...]

Government commits to continued funding for Metrolink

The UK government has announced a commitment to continue funding light rail and tram networks across England, including the Manchester Metrolink, with a further £33 million. Metrolink and other light rail systems have now received a total of £200 million in government funding to ensure their … [Read more...]

TfN responds to government’s £3 billion bus strategy

Following the publication of the Prime Minister's £3 billion strategy to 'Bus Back Better' after the pandemic, Transport for the North (TfN) has welcomed promises to improve services nationwide. Presented on 15th March, the strategy outlines a £3 billion investment package in bus services in … [Read more...]

City-region leaders move forward with bus reform decision

Leaders of Greater Manchester's ten local authorities will meet later this month to decide whether to move forward with plans to reform the bus network in the city-region. Following overwhelming public support for proposals in two consultations (held both before and after the coronavirus … [Read more...]

£137 million investment for Manchester to Sheffield rail link

Two of the north’s most important economic centres are about to become better connected thanks to a £137 million investment plan for the route linking Manchester and Stockport with Sheffield. Work is expected to begin in 2022 and is due to be completed in 2023. The upgrade aims to increase … [Read more...]

Transport webinar discusses importance of accessibility

Ensuring accessibility on the region's transport network is the topic for an upcoming webinar and panel discussion hosted by Transport for the North (TfN). Part of the sub-national transport body's #TfNTalks series of online discussions, transport leaders and disability campaigners from across … [Read more...]

Cheadle awarded £13.9 million after Towns Fund bid

Cheadle has been successful in securing £13.9 million from the government's Towns Fund, following the submission of the Cheadle Town Investment Plan. The investment from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is designed to offer the greatest benefit possible, … [Read more...]