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New chief executive looking to build on Rochdale’s record of success
Councillors at Rochdale Borough Council have voted to appoint James Binks as the new chief executive of the organisation. James, currently an assistant chief executive at Manchester City Council, will replace the outgoing Steve Rumbelow, who is stepping down after 10...
Government backs local plans for clean air in Greater Manchester
Drivers in Greater Manchester will not face additional charges as the area is set to benefit instead from 117 new lower and zero-emission buses in a £86 million scheme to help clean up the region’s air, the Government has confirmed today (23 January 2025). Defra and...
Mayor Andy Burnham reveals plans for Bee Network rail to boost passenger numbers and drive Greater Manchester’s growth
Mayor Andy Burnham has set out Greater Manchester’s step-by-step plan to bring rail into the Bee Network by 2028, working with the rail industry. It is the next stage of his joined-up ‘London-style’ public transport system, intended to boost passenger numbers, drive...
North Manchester General Hospital to be rebuilt and replaced with new ‘world-class facility’
The Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced that the major rebuilding of North Manchester General Hospital will go ahead following new commitment by the Government. This rebuild will create a new 'world-class facility' that will help tackle health inequalities...
University of Manchester and Bupa combine to affect change on environmental impact of healthcare sector
The University of Manchester and Bupa have announced an innovative new collaboration to develop new methods and strategies to drastically reduce the healthcare sector’s environmental impact upon our planet. The research programme aims to address the challenges of...
New stadium and regeneration around Old Trafford could bring £7bn to UK economy
The Old Trafford Regeneration Task Force has completed its initial feasibility work into options for a new or redeveloped stadium at Old Trafford setting out a once-in-a-generation opportunity for social and economic growth across Trafford and the surrounding area. An...