Major review launched into council's relationship with Manchester's grassroots music venues
A new independent review will examine how Manchester council can better support the city’s grassroots music venues.
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Andy Burnham gets millions in budget... but local councils are in limbo
Big news for Greater Manchester was announced in the budget this week. For the first time, mayor Andy Burnham will be able to spend money according to his own priorities with a single pot of funding to be agreed over several years.
Why Andy Burnham was in the US on one of the biggest days for Greater Manchester
It was an historic day for Greater Manchester. The city-region secured a groundbreaking deal, bringing with it 'a new era for English devolution'.
'I don't know if Ancoats is the real side of Manchester'
Manchester’s skies in the winter are usually grey.
The groundbreaking deal that will change Greater Manchester forever
Greater Manchester will be given more powers over transport, housing and technical education under a new devolution deal described as the 'deepest' yet. For the first time, the city-region will be treated like a government department with mayor Andy Burnham given full control over finances.
The Mancunian Way: Haunting civil servants
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The tap-in and tap-out transport system that will transform how people get around Greater Manchester
Buses, trams and trains in Greater Manchester are to be connected under one system like London's by 2030. Passengers will be able to tap-in and tap-out on different modes of public transport thanks to a new deal with the government.
Rooftop gigs, big name performances and an artist discovery programme - first details of New Order backed Manchester music conference revealed
A new global music conference backed by New Order has revealed its programme details and released its first wave of tickets for its inaugural edition being held in Manchester later this year.