News Review - 10th September

Date: 10/09/2024
Author: Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Company: Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce

Mayors from across the North have announced plans for a new pan-Northern partnership to advance the interests of the region, with a focus on trade and investment, net zero, innovation, transport, and people and places. 

The second phase of Greater Manchester’s Foundational Economy Innovation Fund has awarded a total of 15 projects with grants of up to £60,000 each.

Business Live reveals how two Greater Manchester stations could look after major redevelopments as part of a rail upgrade scheme.

The Business Desk reports Manchester United and Trafford Council are looking to recruit a director to oversee stadium and regeneration plans and that Salford City Council has awarded a £3.9million contract to transform Chapel Street and New Bailey. 

Marketing Stockport has news that Stockport-based power network operator, Electricity North West, has begun work on a £700,000 project to improve the electricity grid in the borough.