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Andy Burnham defends housing loan fund that’s being sued over ‘subsidising’ giant developer

By Ethan Davies - Local Democracy Reporter

28th Oct 2024 | Local News

Andy Burnham has defended the housing fund which the GMCA is being sued over for allegedly ‘subsidising’ a giant developer.

‘Cliff edges’, ‘nothing left to slice’, and £100m reserves: Inside Greater Manchester finances

By Local Democracy Reporting Service

22nd Oct 2024 | Local News

The financial situation in councils across Greater Manchester is mixed. Some have healthy reserves and breathing room, but for others this is not the case.

What winter fuel help can I get in Manchester?

By Local Democracy Reporting Service

16th Oct 2024 | Local News

Manchester’s ‘hardship fund’ means pensioners ‘in hardship’ aged between 66 to 79 can receive £150, with those over 80 in line for £200.

More Greater Manchester schools invited to introduce school streets

By Alasdair Perry

15th Oct 2024 | Local News

All schools across Greater Manchester have been invited to opt in to a new scheme which will see the rollout of 70 new school streets.

The big benefits shake-up coming to Greater Manchester

By Ethan Davies - Local Democracy Reporter

10th Oct 2024 | Local News

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham could control a portion of the government's employment support budget under new proposals.

Greater Manchester to spend £75 million on temporary housing in face of homeless surge

By Declan Carey - Local Democracy Reporter

30th Sep 2024 | Local News

Greater Manchester is set to spend nearly £75 million on temporary housing this year in the face of a homelessness surge.

Greater Manchester transport staff to receive dementia awareness training

By Alasdair Perry

27th Sep 2024 | Local News

Around 3,500 staff on Greater Manchester's public transport system will be receiving dementia awareness training.

Fire brigade ‘will never be free of culture issues’, Chief admits

By Ethan Davies - Local Democracy Reporter

27th Sep 2024 | Local News

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service's chief officer said 'culture issues' will always be a problem in the force, but insists it is improving.

How can travel in Manchester be improved? Transport for Greater Manchester asks for feedback

By Alasdair Perry

25th Sep 2024 | Local News

Transport for Greater Manchester and Manchester City Council are asking for residents' feedback on how journeys to and around the city centre can be improved.

‘I’m more excited about this than the yellow buses’ - Andy Burnham launces crucial part of education overhaul

By Local Democracy Reporting Service

23rd Sep 2024 | Local News

Andy Burnham has rolled out the 'Beeline' service - an online platform which offers jobs and career advice for young people.

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