GMLEP News
Greater Manchester leaders sign trailblazing devolution deal giving more power over transport, skills and housing
Levelling Up Minister Dehenna Davison and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, along with the ten local council Leaders, have today signed a landmark devolution deal for Greater Manchester, noting a shift in power, funding and responsibility from Whitehall to the region.
Greater Manchester projects selected to receive funding and support through Innovation Accelerator
Ten Greater Manchester projects will receive funding and support after being selected to become part of the city-region’s Innovation Accelerator programme. Greater Manchester was asked by UK Government to pilot the Innovation Accelerator programme alongside Glasgow...
Greater Manchester US Mayoral delegation meet BNY Mellon in New York
The Greater Manchester US Mayoral delegation met with Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon) on Thursday 16 March, to discuss BNY Mellon’s Manchester office as a strategic growth location, as the company seeks to diversify its UK presence and leverage the city-region’s...
Greater Manchester Business Board Chair’s statement on the Budget
Statement from Lou Cordwell, Chair of Greater Manchester Business Board (LEP) in response today's Budget. Lou Cordwell, Chair of Greater Manchester Business Board (LEP), said: “The announcements in today’s Budget represent another hugely significant step forward for...
Starling Bank to create 1000 jobs in Manchester as it picks a site for its first Northern office
Digital bank, Starling, has confirmed that its first office in the North will be in Manchester city centre. It intends to create up to 1000 new jobs at Landmark in St Peter’s Square. These will be across operations, engineering, data science and cybersecurity. The...
Bee Net Zero partner of Green Tech Conference celebrating the region’s green innovations
Members of the GM Business Board (LEP) and the representatives from the Bee Net Zero partnership will be taking part in the Green Tech Conference 2023 in Greater Manchester on Thursday 16 March to celebrate the region’s green innovations. Greater Manchester is...