‘Get me there’: Manchester’s bus and trams set for Oyster style smart travelcards
Manchester’s bus and tram customers could be using the smart ticketing ‘get me there’ system before the end of the year, according to a new report released today.
‘Better future for all’: Small local firms get £99m fund to build Northern Powerhouse
A massive £99million in funding is to be provided to local firms across Cheshire and Warrington to help create jobs and boost skills.
Osborne must explain impact of postponing Manchester rail upgrade, demands ACCA
George Osborne must explain how the postponement of Network Rail’s planned update work will impact the ‘Northern Powerhouse’, according to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
George Osborne told to ‘put up or shut up’ as Manchester railway plan put on ‘pause’
Chancellor George Osborne has been told he either needs to ‘put up or shut up’ by an Ashton Labour MP after plans to electrify the railway line between Manchester and Leeds seem to have been out on hold.
Transport links to drive economic growth of ‘second Northern Powerhouse’
Secretary of State for Transport, Patrick McLoughlin believes improved transport links across the north of England will help proved economic benefit to the region.
‘Power to the people’: Police boss Lloyd promises public involvement after winning role as interim mayor
The current Greater Manchester Police and Crime Commissioner was chosen by a panel representing the 10 Greater Manchester councils and beat off competition from Wigan Council leader Lord Peter Smith.
Friend of the North? Research shows growing gap in funding despite Powerhouse promise
Wednesday’s Queen’s Speech reaffirmed the government’s commitment to creating a ‘Northern Powerhouse’ with Manchester at its centre.
Made in Manchester: George Osborne says city is powerful global ‘brand’
Manchester can be an example to the rest of the country according to the Chancellor George Osbourne who was speaking in the city yesterday.
Oyster cards on track for Manchester… but will they work? Here’s the city’s verdict
As Manchester gets used to the idea of being earmarked as the centre of a ‘Northern Powerhouse’, Chancellor George Osborne has been busy outlining his vision for a metropolitan reform.