No more ‘exam factories’, pledges GM Mayor Burnham at MedEquip4Kids mental health programme launch
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has put his full weight behind a programme to rid our learning environment of “exam factories” once and for all.
REVEALED: Homelessness shoots up 300% in just FIVE years on streets of Manchester city centre
Manchester City Council has revealed that the number of rough sleepers recorded on the streets of the city centre has increased by over 300% in the last five years.
‘It’s about people NOT shiny developments’: Andy Burnham’s plan to improve Manchester’s quality of life
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester and Chair of Greater Manchester combined authority, today outlined his vision to make Manchester a better place to live in for everyone.
Free birth certificates for homeless a step in right direction thanks to Salford help group
Previously, homeless individuals or organisations acting on behalf of them would have to pay an £11 fee for the document.
‘Equal to taking 10,000 cars off the road’: Save the planet + pocket money with Greater Manchester Big Clean Switch
A campaign is underway to help Manchester residents lower their energy bills – on average a September pilot saved households nearly £300 – while also aiding the environment.
‘Never again’: Manchester task force lay out world-class plans to prevent another Grenfell Tower disaster
Greater Manchester has set out plans to develop a world class approach to fire safety, after the June tragedy at Grenfell Tower caused nationwide concern about the safety of high rise buildings.
Oxford Road’s transformation FINALLY complete following ‘pioneering’ four-year project
The four-year project to transform Oxford Road has finally concluded.
‘No longer a death sentence’: HIV Has Changed launches in Manchester
A national HIV awareness campaign has launched in Manchester city centre, featuring a ten-foot-tall ecosystem of living, vibrant plants spelling out the word ‘HIV’.
Manchester shows solidarity to Barcelona following ‘sickening’ terrorist attack
Manchester City Council has released a statement of solidarity following yesterday’s devastating terror attacks in Barcelona.
Oyster-style travel card launched for trams and buses across Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester has made progress in its attempt to create an Oyster-style transport system by launching the ‘Get Me There’ smartcard.
Burnham slams Government after Grayling backs Crossrail 2 just days after axing Northern rail plans
Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has openly backed Crossrail 2, along with Mayor of London Sadiq Khan.