Man City owners did not discuss Premier League charges with me, Andy Burnham says The prime minister said he was ‘very happy’ to set out details of the meetings with the club’s owners The Independent UK · 14m ago
Children as young as 11 are being taught how to deal with stab wounds One headteacher acknowledged the 'unfortunate' reality that violence is 'on our doorstep', adding: "We want our young people to be ready for the real world." Manchester Evening News · Apr 27, 2023
GMP to recruit 264 more neighbourhood officers but will lose 300 PCSO roles PCSOs will go by vacancies not being filled Manchester Evening News · Mar 20, 2023
High-ranking officers to work on frontline in Greater Manchester if firefighters strike "The 5 per cent offer is a non starter, when you take into account the cost of living" Manchester Evening News · Feb 1, 2023
'I lost £200,000 by the age of 30. It made me a better person' “I'm so much more aware now what it takes to have relationships with people because before I was just so selfish" Manchester Evening News · Dec 10, 2022
£1m plans to stop flooding enough to fill Old Trafford and Etihad pitches It will increase the amount of sustainable drainage across Greater Manchester by more than 12,500 square metres – the same size as the football pitches at Old Trafford and the Etihad Stadium added together Manchester Evening News · Dec 5, 2022
Metrolink's secret bailout plan revealed - but they won't say how much it'll cost The M.E.N. has asked GMCA and TfGM for the figures and exact costing Manchester Evening News · Sep 23, 2022
Greater Manchester named one of 38 areas in line to get low tax 'investment zone' The Government is expected to lower taxes and cut regulation in a bid to grow the economy Manchester Evening News · Sep 22, 2022
Clean Air Zone set to be decided next week Andy Burnham gave an update at a Greater Manchester Combined Authority meeting this morning Manchester Evening News · Jun 24, 2022
Council leader becomes chairman of Greater Manchester transport committee Coun Andrew Western won a vote to take up the position this week and will head up the committee’s preparation for the biggest change to transport in the city region for more than 30 years. Manchester Evening News · Jun 23, 2022
Council to discuss plans to open Hooters in Salford Quays next week The licensing hearing comes after outcry from campaigners following the US chain’s application to open a branch in Salford Quays Manchester Evening News · May 31, 2022
New £20m life sciences fund launches to support businesses in Greater Manchester The fund aims to creaxte more skilled jobs and help businesses expand internationally Manchester Evening News · May 26, 2022
'Regressive' plans for Hooters in Salford Quays SLAMMED by region's leaders “The location and nature of the business cause me serious concern." Manchester Evening News · May 16, 2022
Defiant message from Andy Burnham as Rotala launches new fight against bus reform The mayor insists he will still bring buses back under public control Manchester Evening News · May 11, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2022 Tackling the digital divide: removing the barriers to online access for all Millions of people in the UK are missing out on the benefits of using the internet. Initiatives, such as free connectivity in community spaces, are helping them to apply for jobs, improve skills and get support
Manchester Evening News · Mar 29, 2022 Greater Manchester unites against 'severely suboptimal' HS2 Bill in Parliament Leaders support HS2, but described the current proposal as 'deficient'
Manchester Evening News · Mar 25, 2022 Operator appeals court ruling allowing buses to be brought under public control The bus company recently lost a judicial review - but it has appealed
Manchester Evening News · Mar 9, 2022 Judge rules in favour of Andy Burnham's major bus reform in historic moment for Greater Manchester's passengers "In my judgement the mayor's decision and the process by which the Greater Manchester Combined Authority came to recommend the scheme was lawful"