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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...
Two Greater Manchester Boroughs Receive £40 Million in Regeneration and Growth Partnership
People of Rochdale and Oldham are set to benefit from a transformative programme of regeneration and growth in their communities with £40 million of government funding. As part of the national Plan for Change to ensure people in every corner of the country benefit...
Rochdale named Greater Manchester Town of Culture
Rochdale has been awarded the title of Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture for 2025/26. Speaking at the Rochdale Borough Culture Network Conference today at the town hall, councillor Susan Smith, cabinet member for communities and co-operation at Rochdale Borough...
Health Innovation Manchester partners with the Government of Telangana to transform local healthcare
Health Innovation Manchester (HInM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Telangana in India, one of Asia's leading life science hubs. The MoU was signed on Tuesday, 25 February in Hyderabad, the capital of Telangana, at BioAsia, an...
Shelley Kipling named as Oldham Council’s chief executive designate
Oldham Council has named Shelley Kipling as its chief executive designate to take the borough forward in the coming years. Shelley, who is currently acting Chief Executive at Oldham Council, was the unanimous choice of a cross-party appointments committee for the...