http://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/news GMCA Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Tue, 26 Jun 2018 08:34:14 +0000 Tue, 26 Jun 2018 08:34:14 +0000 http://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/news/article/337/heathrows_third_runway_cant_come_at_expense_of_the_rest_of_the_country_-_mayor MAYOR ASKS PRIME MINISTER FOR GUARANTEE THAT HEATHROW EXPANSION WON’T REDUCE OR DELAY TRANSPORT INVESTMENT IN THE NORTH Mon, 25 Jun 2018 09:14:00 +0100 http://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/news/article/336/mayor_bids_to_strengthen_greater_manchester_s_music_scene Radical new plans to strengthen Greater Manchester’s music scene, from established artists to up-and-coming musicians of all genres, have been revealed. Fri, 22 Jun 2018 15:08:00 +0100 http://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/news/article/335/mayors_call_on_rmt_to_reconsider_rail_strike Please see a joint statement below from the Mayors of Greater Manchester and Liverpool City Region regarding this week's RMT strike action. Wed, 20 Jun 2018 14:17:00 +0100 http://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/news/article/334/greater_manchester_stands_in_solidarity_with_grenfell_survivors As the nation marks one year since the Grenfell Tower fire which tragically took 72 lives, the Mayor of Greater Manchester has paid tribute to the victims and survivors. Thu, 14 Jun 2018 16:39:00 +0100 http://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/news/article/333/greater_manchester_calls_on_government_to_make_road_junctions_easier_safer_and_more_efficient Greater Manchester leaders are asking national Government to change the law to give people travelling on foot a much higher priority at junctions, thereby improving road efficiency for all users. Wed, 13 Jun 2018 10:06:00 +0100 http://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/news/article/332/deputy_mayor_issues_rallying_call_to_accelerate_the_pace_of_prison_reform_putting_children_at_the_heart We need to up the pace of criminal justice reform if we are truly to turn the tide of intergenerational criminality, the Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester will tell an international conference in Manchester this week. Fri, 08 Jun 2018 09:53:00 +0100 http://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/news/article/331/warning_over_deadly_super-strength_ecstasy Super-strength Ecstasy which has caused the deaths of more than 60 people in England and Wales – including people in Greater Manchester – is on sale in the region. Thu, 07 Jun 2018 13:32:00 +0100 http://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/news/article/330/first-ever_greater_manchester_night-time_adviser_unveiled First-ever Greater Manchester night-time adviser unveiled Wed, 06 Jun 2018 14:58:00 +0100 http://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/news/article/329/big_success_for_big_ideas_generators A project to help budding entrepreneurs from under-represented groups has been hailed as a huge success, after 3,000 places were taken up across Greater Manchester. Wed, 06 Jun 2018 12:23:00 +0100 http://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/news/article/328/mayor_calls_for_government_to_escalate_response_as_shock_figures_show_further_northern_deterioration The Mayor of Greater Manchester is set to call on the Transport Secretary to intervene in the Northern rail fiasco as new figures show performance has deteriorated over the past week. Wed, 30 May 2018 16:36:00 +0100 http://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/news/article/327/greater_manchester_shortlisted_for_channel_4_s_national_hq THE Mayor of Greater Manchester, Leader of Manchester City Council and Salford City Mayor have responded to the announcement from Channel 4. Wed, 30 May 2018 15:56:00 +0100 http://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/news/article/325/spatial_framework_timetable_delayed_by_one_month_following_local_elections The timetable for the publication of the rewritten Greater Manchester Spatial Framework (GMSF) has been revised, and the full plan will now be scheduled for release in July. Fri, 25 May 2018 10:47:00 +0100 http://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/news/article/324/mayors_react_to_northern_call_with_transport_secretary During the conversation with Chris Grayling, Secretary of State for Transport, Mayors Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram made four clear calls for immediate action. Thu, 24 May 2018 14:48:00 +0100 http://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/news/article/323/home_secretary_s_actions_must_match_words_%E2%80%93_deputy_mayor The Home Secretary’s concerns about the pressures of modern policing will be rejected as crocodile tears unless followed by real action, Greater Manchester’s Deputy Mayor Bev Hughes said. Wed, 23 May 2018 14:48:00 +0100 http://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/news/article/322/mayors_blog_-_how_greater_manchester_is_tackling_homelessness Read Andy's first monthly update on Greater Manchester's drive to tackle rough-sleeping. Sun, 20 May 2018 10:13:00 +0100 http://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/news/article/321/deputy_mayor_helps_to_raise_the_rainbow_flag_at_greater_manchester_police_headquarters_in_support_of_idahobit The rainbow flag is flying proudly outside Greater Manchester Police’s Headquarters today in support of International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). Thu, 17 May 2018 11:00:00 +0100 http://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/news/article/320/enough_is_enough_mayor_andy_burnham_calls_for_official_investigation_into_northern_rail “Enough is enough”: Mayor Andy Burnham calls for official investigation into Northern Rail Wed, 16 May 2018 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/news/article/319/charity_football_match_rallies_manchester_vs_liverpool_rivalries_to_tackle_homelessness Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham and Metro Mayor of Liverpool City Region Steve Rotheram are taking each other on in a charity match to tackle homelessness later this month. Mon, 14 May 2018 09:47:00 +0100 http://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/news/article/318/mayors_of_greater_manchester_and_liverpool_respond_to_latest_northern_powerhouse_partnership_report The Mayors of the Greater Manchester and Liverpool city-regions have responded to the Northern Powerhouse Partnership’s latest report. Fri, 11 May 2018 13:07:00 +0100 http://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/news/article/317/plans_for_greater_manchester_s_armed_forces_community_unveiled Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has set out plans to shape the future of support for Greater Manchester’s serving and ex-serving members of the Armed Forces and their families. Thu, 10 May 2018 12:12:00 +0100