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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...
Greater Manchester businesses urged to join “Rooftop Revolution” and install solar PV to save thousands on energy bills
Greater Manchester businesses are being encouraged to harness the potential of solar energy to save thousands of pounds on their energy bills. A new campaign, led by the Bee Net Zero partnership, is calling on businesses to join the “Rooftop Revolution” and install...
Greater Manchester businesses urged to join “Rooftop Revolution” and install solar PV to save on energy bills
Greater Manchester has 1,400 hours of sunlight every year. Every hour that the sun shines and you don’t have solar PV, your business could be losing money. Bee Net Zero is a partnership committed to making Greater Manchester the easiest place to become a net zero...
SSE Energy Solutions to open business hub in Greater Manchester
SSE Energy Solutions has announced the creation of a new business hub in Manchester to deliver innovative energy projects, skilled jobs, and training opportunities for local communities. Greater Manchester is the first of several regional hubs the company plans to...