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Manchester’s digital transformation could be a blueprint for other parts of the UK

Of the policy areas where Andy Burnham might claim a mayoral record worth nationalising, the digital and technology economy is among the strongest. It is also one that has drawn surprisingly little scrutiny.

The Conversation

Reform falsely claims Andy Burnham has not built any social housing in Manchester as mayor

The party admitted its Greater Manchester mayoral candidate “mis-spoke” after Sian Astley wrongly claimed Andy Burnham had overseen the construction of no social housing during his nine years as mayor

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on Greater Manchester’s bus revolution: the public at the wheel

Editorial: A new franchising system rolled out this week can address the damage done by decades of deregulation

The Guardian - UK

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New park, 'City of Sanctuary' and transport concessions - everything heard at Manchester full council

All the debate from Manchester full council on July 12

Manchester Evening News

Thousands of people in one borough are fighting to LEAVE Greater Manchester

'We contribute millions of pounds every year and get very little back'

Manchester Evening News

"I was struggling to get out of bed": Bootcamp transformation of stay-at-home dad who 'felt judged' for not working

Mark has started a new career thanks to a fully-funded course

Manchester Evening News

The horrific crimes deemed the biggest threat to women and girls in Greater Manchester right now

Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) is being prioritised alongside terrorism and serious organised crime

Manchester Evening News

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Life on the streets where parents have to go without to feed their kids

New 'shocking' stats show four Greater Manchester areas are in the worst-20 places for child poverty in the UK. The M.E.N. takes a look at what steps are being taken to tackle the problem

Manchester Evening News

Developer borrows £12.5m of public funds for flats at former market - but none will be affordable

The money generated from the publicly-funded loans will be put towards other housing initiatives across Greater Manchester

Manchester Evening News

Former deputy mayor to keep assistant role for another six months - and get £45k for a year's work

The former Labour MP's input is still required, a GMCA report says

Manchester Evening News

Affordable housing and green belt pledges 'watered down' in controversial plan

The changes follow feedback from planning inspectors

Manchester Evening News

''Drawing the line in the sand": Metrolink for Greater Manchester town demanded

Leigh is notoriously known as one of the largest towns in the North West without a train station, after the rail line was axed back in 1969

Manchester Evening News

The big dream for 'Andy Burnham's town' which has no buses or trains to Manchester

GM mayor Andy Burnham believes this train station could become a 'flagship' for the Bee Network

Manchester Evening News

Andy Burnham facing questions after bid for more power over Greater Manchester

It comes as the Labour mayor is given more powers

Manchester Evening News

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How Greater Manchester's aging railway stations could be about to change

The city region is working to identify opportunities to drive investment and commercial and housing development around them

Manchester Evening News

Plans for new 'state of the art' electric bus depot at 13-acre site

A £10m deal to buy a 'vacant site' from the council in north Manchester is expected to be done by the end of this month

Manchester Evening News

‘I found out my colleague was a sex offender so had to quit my dream job'

"I felt physically sick"

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Metro Mayor wants Liverpool City Region to get Manchester 'trailblazer' powers

Steve Rotheram wants Liverpool City Region to be 'top of the list' after Manchester was granted further power

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The groundbreaking deal that will change Greater Manchester forever

For the first time, mayor Andy Burnham will be able to spend money according to his own priorities under a deal which gives local leaders more powers over transport, housing and education

Manchester Evening News

The tap-in and tap-out transport system that will transform how people get around Greater Manchester

A new deal with the government means local train services is set to be part of Greater Manchester's new public transport system

Manchester Evening News

A senior detective will review the original Greater Manchester Police investigation into death of TV journalist Teresa McMahon

Teresa McMahon, who worked for Granada Reports, was found unresponsive at her flat in Salford in the summer of 2021

Manchester Evening News

Greater Manchester spent £500,000 on just one barrister to create controversial housing scheme

King’s Counsel (KC) barrister Christopher Katkowski has been paid £519,650 in public money for his role in the Places for Everyone plan

Manchester Evening News

One year on from the Clean Air Zone being paused, where are we now?

As we wait for a decision on the future of the Clean Air Zone one year after the plans were paused, Local Democracy Reporter Joseph Timan looks back at what happened and where we are now.

Manchester Evening News

All Greater Manchester households will pay up to £40 more a year in council tax

There will be a 6 pc increase in the parts of the bill which go towards the police and the fire service

Manchester Evening News

City centre skyscraper developer borrows another £120m of public money

The Manchester-based developer has borrowed £268.5m for six schemes so far but has fully repaid the loans for three of them

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