Stockport Council Chief to become Greater Manchester’s New Chief Executive

The current Stockport Council Chief Executive has been named as preferred candidate to become new Group Chief Executive of Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Greater Manchester...

Greater Manchester’s State of Nature report is echoing National Trends

Echoing national trends, key species of birds and mammals in Greater Manchester and the North West of England are declining according to the latest...

New scheme to keep young people on the right track launches in Manchester

An innovative scheme that uses one-to-one bespoke support to help transform the lives of vulnerable young people caught up in or at risk of...

New Chief Executive appointed to Greater Manchester’s Mental Health Trust

A new Chief Executive has been appointed Chief Executive at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) to lead the organisation at this...

New plans announced for the Historic Heaton Hall Orangery

Plans to refurbish the Orangery in Heaton Park following a 12 year hiatus are underway as a planning application is submitted to the council. The...

GM Ringway walking trail nails another milestone as half the signage is completed

Thanks to a group of dedicated volunteers, the waymarking of the GM Ringway, Greater Manchester’s walking trail, has reached a major milestone. Ten out of...

Country’s first specialist unit launches in Manchester to support patients with sickle cell disease

Patients in the North West living with a rare blood disease have welcomed the launch of a pioneering new specialist unit and 24/7 helpline...

Volunteers prepare to roll up their sleeves for Great British Spring Clean

Thousands of volunteers are expected to spring into action after pledging to pick up litter across Manchester as part of a national campaign to...

Greater Manchester launches Feel the Benefit campaign to help residents improve their homes

A new campaign is launched to help Greater Manchester residents access support, advice, and potentially free upgrades to improve their homes The ‘Feel the Benefit’...

Manchester Council sets budget against challenging backdrop

The City Council today set its budget, including its element of Council Tax, for 2024/25 at a meeting of the Council (Friday 1 March)....