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Melissa Caslake confirmed as interim Chief Executive of Salford City Council
Salford City Council has announced its new interim Chief Executive as Melissa Caslake, pending the permanent recruitment, a process which will begin in the new year. This follows the news in October that Tom Stannard will become Manchester City Council’s new Chief...
Bee Net Zero launches commitment to set Greater Manchester businesses on their sustainability journey
22 Greater Manchester Businesses have already committed to becoming more sustainable with Bee Net Zero The aim is to create a movement of likeminded businesses in Greater Manchester who are committed to reducing their carbon emissions Bee Net Zero aims to make Greater...
Plans submitted for new £250m data centre in Salford that could boost technology in the city
Plans have ben submitted for a new, £250m data centre in Salford in what could be a huge boost for technology in the city. Digital Land & Development has lodged an application for a 66,000 sq ft facility on the former Whites’ recycling centre between Eccles and...
Land deal unlocks major Manchester life science development creating 2000 jobs in phase one
A landmark life science development in Manchester has been unlocked following the completion of a land deal. Manchester City Council has completed a disposal of land to Kadans Science Partner UK (Kadans) to deliver the scheme. It is part of the first phase of the...
Greater Manchester Strengthens Regional Ties with India
A delegation of senior figures from the Manchester India Partnership (MIP) undertook a strategic multi-city trip across India, championing economic and cultural exchange. A highlight of the trade and tourism mission was the news surrounding an Indian Consular presence...
New carbon calculator tool launched to simplify journey to net zero for Greater Manchester SMEs
Greater Manchester businesses that need to measure and understand their carbon footprint can now access a free new tool designed to accurately measure their energy use and discover their biggest carbon impacts. The carbon calculator tool, from Green Economy and...