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Ambassador Hiroshi Suzuki visits Greater Manchester ahead of Osaka EXPO 2025
From April 8 to April 9, Manchester welcomed His Excellency Ambassador Hiroshi Suzuki for a visit that celebrated the city’s longstanding and growing ties with Japan. Over the course of two days, Ambassador Suzuki engaged with key figures from Greater Manchester’s...
Greater Manchester invests £10m to support Greater Manchester residents to live well
Leaders of the ten Greater Manchester local authorities have voted to support £10m of investment to help start the development of GM Live Well, Greater Manchester’s commitment to ensuring great everyday support is available to residents in every neighbourhood. This...
Greater Manchester employers urged to pledge T Level placements
A growing number of leading employers in Greater Manchester are already offering T Level placements, and they’re encouraging others to join them in backing the next generation of talent. The campaign is being delivered by The Growth Company on behalf of the Greater...
Rochdale gains £750,000 boost from Arts Council England
Rochdale Borough Council has been awarded £750,000 in Place Partnership funding from Arts Council England. This significant investment reflects Arts Council England’s commitment to encouraging cultural development in its priority places and will play a key role in...
Greater Manchester sets out plans for Mayoral Development Corporation across Bury and Rochdale
Greater Manchester is setting out ambitious new plans to drive growth across Bury and Rochdale with a new Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC). The Northern Gateway MDC would be part of Atom Valley – bringing together world-class research, advanced manufacturing and...
UK-first Oldham Trading Platform launches to help local businesses connect, grow and encourage local trade
An online platform to link businesses of all sizes has been launched in Oldham this week has been highlighted as a national first for others to follow. Launched at the Hive hub in the Spindles Shopping Centre, the Oldham Trading Platform run by Upturn, is believed to...