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Plans submitted for a new creative and cultural hub in Rochdale
A planning application has now been submitted for the redevelopment of Touchstones Rochdale, the borough’s arts and heritage venue. The building is set to be transformed into a creative and cultural hub with new flexible performance and production spaces for artists,...
New Innovation Centre opening in the heart of Stockport
The Merseyway Innovation Centre will soon be opening its doors in Stockport Town Centre, with a fresh new offer for businesses looking to have a central presence in the town. The Innovation Centre will support the growing sector of digital, creative and innovative...
Investment designed to boost Greater Manchester’s economy reaches over £1bn
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has announced that its investment funds have delivered over £1 billion of funding to support the city-region’s local economy. Greater Manchester’s investment funds have so far made £1.2 billion of investments, with the...
Greater Manchester Business Board statement – Government confirms decision to transfer Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) functions
The government has confirmed its decision to withdraw core funding for Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) from April 2024 and transfer their functions to local and combined authorities. This announcement was anticipated following the Chancellor’s statement in the...
TfGM and Network Rail announce partnership for city-wide transport and regeneration strategy
Network Rail and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) have announced a new partnership to deliver a joint vision for Manchester and Salford’s central railway stations. The collaboration agreement, which is the first of its kind between the two organisations, is a...
New green jobs to be created as Greater Manchester invests £2m to support biotech research facility
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA)’s backing of Holiferm, a spin-out of the University of Manchester, will fund new innovative technology and create a range of green jobs across the city-region. Holiferm is a trailblazer in the development and production of...