Tom Stannard, Chief Executive of Salford City Council, has been named as the new Chief Executive of Manchester City Council to lead the delivery of Manchester's strategy for the decade ahead.
A Greater Manchester delegation led by Andy Burnham has visited the Ruhr area of Germany to strengthen trade and innovation links between the two regions.
The Business Desk reports plans for Viadux Phase Two are advancing now the first phase of the city centre development is complete and that Manchester Central has posted record turnover in the year to 31st March.
Business Live has news that plans to transform Stockport Pyramid into a huge restaurant will be decided next month and that a £1bn development next to the M62, which will generate more than 20,000 jobs, has taken a big step forward.
Marketing Stockport says the town will host its fourth Climate Action Now Summit in November. Organised by Stockport Council, the event brings together local businesses and community organisations to address the climate crisis.