Devolution deal leaves Lancashire councils divided
After months of formal discussions and years of contemplation, a devolution deal for Lancashire has finally been announced. Central government,
Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram gear up for a third charity DJ showdown
Andy Burnham is set to once again go head-to-head with Steve Rotheram in a charity DJ battle next year. The
‘Everyone deserves a home’: The 24 Hour Run Against Homelessness returns to Manchester
A running group in Manchester has organised its fifth annual event raising money to provide accommodation and support to rough
Andy Burnham meets Mayor of Lviv to set out plans to aid Ukraine
The Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has visited Krakow to discuss plans to set up a global network of
“Despite all our best efforts, the numbers are now going up” – pressure put on Greater Manchester Combined Authority over the concerning rise in homelessness
Greater Manchester Combined Authority has faced increasing pressures to resolve the homelessness crisis currently spreading across Greater Manchester. Since 2017
Andy Burnham and northern mayors celebrates scrapping of rail ticket office closures
Leaders across the north of England and beyond are rejoicing as the decision to close rail ticket offices has been
Lisa Nandy sets out her ideal vision of devolution at the Manchester Literature Festival
Lisa Nandy MP talked about devolution, Manchester and the cities-town divide when introducing her new book at the Manchester Literature Festival.
Outrage from bus drivers as Bee Network pays part-timers 50% more
New part-time bus drivers on Greater Manchester’s Bee Network are getting paid 50% more per hour than those on full-time contracts.
Landmark report calls government to provide £22bn for public transport investment
A landmark commission report has recommended £22bn of government investment in public transport – with Greater Manchester identified as a
Sacha Lord releases a five-point plan to “Save Hospitality”
The Night-time economy advisor for Greater Manchester, announced a five-point plan to save “UK’s 5th biggest sector” – Hospitality.
Manchester Councillor resigns from the Labour Party after Starmer’s comments on Israel-Hamas conflict
Manchester Labour councillor resigns from party calling party leader Keir Starmer’s comments on the Israel-Hamas conflict “horrifying”.