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Salford Launch Strategic Regeneration Forum at MIPIM 2025
Partners Salford City Council, Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), Homes England, Peel Land and Muse have officially launched the Salford Strategic Regeneration Forum (SRF) today (11 March) at MIPIM. This new proposition presents a unique collaborative way...
New funding for businesses in Greater Manchester’s foundational economy to trial innovative ideas
A £1 million fund is offering businesses and organisations in Greater Manchester’s “foundational economy” grants to trial innovative new ideas and improve the way they work. The foundational economy refers to the parts of the economy people depend on for their daily...
Greater Manchester strengthens links with Austin with Friendship Cities agreement
Greater Manchester Leaders and GM Business Board members, Andy Burnham and Cllr Bev Craig lead a Greater Manchester delegation of civic, business and education leaders to Austin, Texas to promote economic and cultural ties between the two regions, setting them on the...
Manchester Airport announces new direct route to India in ‘exciting’ first for the north
Manchester Airport has announced a brand-new direct link to India, making it the only airport in the northern part of the UK with a direct connection. IndiGo, the largest airline in India, made the announcement about the introduction of two major European routes set...
New ‘Brand Bolton’ board established to unlock investment for the borough
A new ‘Brand Bolton’ board has set out ambitious plans to grow the local economy, boost footfall and celebrate the best of the borough on a global stage as it launches its new place led approach. Brand Bolton, a partnership between private sector and Bolton Council,...
Greater Manchester’s year of opportunity to advance special relationship with Japan
Business and civic leaders from across Greater Manchester are preparing to undertake a series of high-level activities and events in 2025 to affirm the city-region’s relationship with Japan and boost important trade, investment, educational, cultural, sport, and...