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Mayor challenges Transport Secretary over broken promises around Manchester-Leeds line
22 July 2017
Mayor writes to Transport Secretary Chris Grayling expressing disappointment at potential downgrade of plans to improve Manchester - Leeds train route.
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Statistics issued by the Home Office reveal that recorded crime is on the rise in Greater Manchester, with an overall increase of 18 per cent in the last year.
21 July 2017
Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester Beverley Hughes said: “We know that Greater Manchester is a challenging area to police and since being appointed to oversee police and crime I have been working closely with Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham to plan for the future to make improvements across our 10 boroughs.
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Chief resilience officer appointed by Mayor Andy Burnham to help Greater Manchester meet its toughest challenges
20 July 2017
GREATER Manchester is to benefit from its first ever Chief Resilience Officer, who has been announced as Dr Kathy Oldham, OBE.
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GM MAYOR MAKES COMMITMENT TO TACKLE INEQUALITIES FACED BY TRANS PEOPLE
8 July 2017
Services for trans people need to improve, says GM Mayor
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“Help me make Greater Manchester the best digital city in the UK” says Andy Burnham
6 July 2017
Hundreds from tech industry come together for first digital summit.
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Statement from Andy Burnham following 'The Betrayed Girls' documentary
5 July 2017
Statement from the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, in response to 'The Betrayed Girls' documentary about child sexual exploitation.
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Funding boost marks new era for arts and culture, says Mayor
3 July 2017
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has welcomed new funding from Arts Council England as a new era for culture and arts across the city-region.
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Chair of GMCA Fire Committee announced
3 July 2017
THE Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has announced the chair of the new Fire Committee.
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£232,000 boost for Forces Personnel, Families and Veterans in Greater Manchester
30 June 2017
The Mayor and Greater Manchester Leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant as £232,000 of funding was announced to improve access to services and online learning resources
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Contact details for people living in or concerned about fire safety in high rise buildings
30 June 2017
Following the horrific fire at Grenfell Tower in London and in direct response to the concerns of residents in similar buildings in Greater Manchester, the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has set up a housing taskforce, which is being led by Salford City Mayor Councillor Paul Dennett and supported by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS).
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Equality action as Mayor delivers on gender pledge
30 June 2017
The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has delivered on his manifesto promise to ensure a gender-balanced Combined Authority.
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Mayor appoints finance and investment lead
29 June 2017
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has appointed Kieran Quinn to drive forward plans to support businesses and create jobs for local people.
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Greater Manchester Mayor announces lead for health and social care
28 June 2017
Lord Peter Smith will lead Greater Manchester’s vision for health and social care, the Mayor has announced today (Wednesday 28 June).
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Mayor and Chief Constable in joint visit to Westminster
28 June 2017
The Mayor of Greater Manchester and Greater Manchester Police’s Chief Constable will make their first joint visit to Westminster today to brief MPs on security and policing issues
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First Greater Manchester charities receive Mayor’s Homelessness Fund cash boost
23 June 2017
Charities working across Greater Manchester have been given a cash boost as the Mayor’s Homelessness Fund awards the first round of grants.
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Community cohesion to be strengthened across Greater Manchester
22 June 2017
ONE month on from the tragic arena attack Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has announced a review into the way extremism is tackled in the region.
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Greater Manchester Mayor's response to Queen's Speech
21 June 2017
Responding to the Queen’s Speech, Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said:
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Action agreed at Mayor's high rise fire safety summit
20 June 2017
Following a summit on fire safety in high rise buildings, the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said:
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Greater Manchester libraries launch new initiative to help local people start their own businesses.
20 June 2017
Greater Manchester libraries are introducing a new initiative that aims to help people across the city region launch their own start-up businesses.
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Multi-million pound fund to make Greater Manchester a greener city-region
14 June 2017
Mayor Andy Burnham has unveiled a £21m European Regional Development fund as part of plans to make Greater Manchester a world-leading green city-region.
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Mayor opens homelessness funds to applications
13 June 2017
The Mayor of Greater Manchester’s Homelessness Fund today (Tuesday 13 June) added its weight to the region’s recovery push by announcing it is open for business and encouraging applications for funds.
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Mayor of Greater Manchester appoints Sean Anstee as Skills and Apprenticeships Lead
13 June 2017
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has appointed Sean Anstee as Greater Manchester’s Lead for Skills, Employment, and Apprenticeships at Manchester United’s Old Trafford Stadium.
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Beverley Hughes confirmed as Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime
5 June 2017
Former Home Office Minister, Beverley Hughes has been confirmed as Greater Manchester’s first Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime.
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Manchester’s Creative Community To Turn Vigil Poem Into Book
30 May 2017
Manchester’s creative community wants to turn Mancunian poet Tony Walsh's moving words into something that people can cherish and keep.
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Greater Manchester’s leaders send strong message of unity
27 May 2017
We must continue to stand strong in the true spirit of Greater Manchester – that’s the message from civic, health and emergency services leaders across the city-region.
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Help and support for anyone affected by the Manchester terror attack
26 May 2017
If you have been affected by the terror attack at Manchester Arena, free help and support is available. Contact Victim Support on 0808 168 9111.
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Help and support for people affected by the terror attack in Manchester
24 May 2017
Contact Victim Support’s national support line on 0808 168 9111 or, if you live in Greater Manchester, call 0161 200 1950.
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Manchester terror attack - how you can help
23 May 2017
The level of support and generosity being shown by people within Greater Manchester and across the world has been overwhelming. Here's some extra information for those wanting show their support.
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Manchester terror attack - statement from Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham
23 May 2017
Speaking outside Manchester Town Hall this morning, Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said:
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Mayor outlines ambitions to make Greater Manchester the UK’s leading digital city
22 May 2017
We've laid out our ambitions to harness the power of technology and spark a new digital revolution - firmly establishing our region as the UK's number one digital city.