Coronavirus: GMEX to be transformed into hospital, say Burnham and Leese
Manchester’s Central Convention Complex (G-MEX) will be transformed into a ‘Nightingale’ field hospital to help treat coronavirus sufferers.
Coronavirus: Mayor Burnham outlines Manchester’s ‘humanitarian’ £5m response to help the homeless
Mayor Andy Burnham and Deputy Mayor Bev Hughes spoke to the press today following a meeting of the Greater Manchester Covid-19 Emergency Committee, to keep the people of Greater Manchester up to date with city policy regarding the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
ONS statistics reveal Manchester’s ‘shameful’ problem of homeless people dying on its streets
More homeless people died in Greater Manchester than in any other combined authority in England and Wales in 2018, according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS).
Operation Augusta: GMP apologise to Greater Manchester child sexual exploitation victims for failings
After findings in the GMCA report into child sexual exploitation in Greater Manchester in the early 2000s showed authorities to be at fault, GMP have issued a statement.
74% rise in North West drug-related deaths in last decade prompts Tories into new addiction strategy
With just over a week to go until polling day, the Conservatives have pledged that they will launch a new strategy intended to tackle drug and gambling addiction.
Revealed: GMP stress and anxiety related leave up 60% in last five years
The amount of police officers taking a leave of absence due to stress and anxiety has risen by almost 60%.
Listen: Is Greater Manchester set for a ‘mega-jail’?
Following the announcement of initial plans, there has been outcry among residents, protest groups and professionals alike as to whether this type of plan is sustainable.