Greater Manchester

Economists call for government to level up North’s health and jobs

21.09.2020

Huw Morris

The government’s ‘levelling up’ agenda in the North of England will only succeed if it supports people employed in the sectors hardest hit by the Covid-19 crisis and helps to improve health and wellbeing, according to leading economists.

Liquid air battery project to be developed in Trafford

19.06.2020

Laura Edgar

The government has announced that the ‘world’s largest and first’ commercial liquid air battery facility is planned for Trafford, Greater Manchester.

Rochdale plans to deliver 7,000 new homes

04.05.2020

Laura Edgar

brownfield land | Greater Manchester | North West | Plan Making - Master Planning | Rochdale

Rochdale Borough Council has published a masterplan for the delivery of 7,000 homes and 250,000 square metres of employment space along the Calder Valley rail corridor.

Greater Manchester launches industrial strategy

17.06.2019

Laura Edgar

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has published the region’s local industrial strategy, which aims to consolidate the city-region’s leading position in the digital and creative sectors.

News in brief: Morgan leads RTPI awards judging panel; GMCA calls for cycling funding

12.03.2019

Laura Edgar

A round-up of planning news: Tuesday 12 March, 2019

News in brief: Contractor appointed to Swansea development; Mixed-use scheme to go ahead in Hounslow

19.02.2019

Laura Edgar

A round-up of planning news: Tuesday 19 February, 2019

England round-up: Homes in Walthamstow green-lit; Government agency acquires land in Coventry

07.12.2018

Laura Edgar

A round-up of planning news in England: 1 December-7 December, 2018

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Greater Manchester outlines timetable for framework consultation

04.12.2018

Huw Morris

Greater Manchester | North West | Plan Making - Spatial Planning

A special meeting of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority will convene in January to consider consultation on the city region’s revised draft spatial framework.

Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham / Labour Party

Burnham demands same powers as London to tackle transport

29.10.2018

Huw Morris

andy burnham | Greater Manchester | Infrastructure - Transport | North West

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is demanding the government devolve more powers to tackle the city region’s 'outdated' transport.

Greater Manchester air pollution exceeds estimates

25.10.2018

Huw Morris

air pollution | Environmental | Greater Manchester | North West

Air pollution in Greater Manchester is considerably worse than has been previously estimated, according to latest research.

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