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Greater Manchester Combined Authority

The GMCA, made up of the ten Greater Manchester local authorities and set up in 2011, became the country's first statutory 'supercouncil' with power to co-ordinate the region's regeneration, economy and transport priorities. It was preceded by AGMA (the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities), established in 1986, which continues to act as a voice for the ten councils.

Around 32,000 jobs to be created in £160m Greater Manchester 'Investment Zone'
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Funding was confirmed by Jeremy Hunt in the autumn statement
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The amount Greater Manchester will get for potholes from the HS2 pot after northern leg cancelled
Transport
The transport secretary says it is a 'victory for all road users'
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The eco-heaters that will use 5G technology to cut Greater Manchester's energy bills
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
The government has put £3m towards the innovative project
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Junk food adverts could be banned on buses and trams across Greater Manchester
Transport for Greater Manchester
Transport for Greater Manchester is reviewing its advertising policy
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All the latest key developments submitted across Greater Manchester
Education
The latest planning applications submitted to Greater Manchester councils last week
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Damp and mould in thousands of homes to be dealt with thanks to £15m funding
Awaab's Law
As many as 12,825 homes across Greater Manchester need be be treated for damp and mould problems.
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After years of progress, homelessness is back on the rise in Greater Manchester
Homelessness
Numbers jumped up by 42 percent from 2022 to August 2023, and are expected to worsen at the next count in November - but are still better than the nadir of 2017
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Andy Burnham to give evidence at Covid inquiry saying 'it was no laughing matter at all in Greater Manchester'
Greater Manchester Mayor
Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, appeared on the latest 'In the hotseat' programme on BBC Radio Manchester
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Huge masterplan that will dictate next few decades of new housing in Greater Manchester could be delayed AGAIN
Greater Manchester Spatial Framework
The Places for Everyone housing plan underwent an examination process that lasted eight months
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"They might give me a house, they might not": Thousands at risk of homelessness as government races to clear asylum backlog
Homelessness
As the government aims to clear the huge backlog in asylum seeker applications, thousands of people in Greater Manchester will need housing in the coming months. Councils are struggling to cope
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There is 'opportunity' in the wake of controversial HS2 scrapping, says Andy Burnham
Greater Manchester Mayor
The mayor for Greater Manchester spoke out at the recent GMCA meeting
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Vandalism and thefts of Bee Bikes 'out of control' and leaders are cracking down
Transport
Hundreds of Bee Bikes have been damaged or stolen in 2023
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Councils losing out on millions due to 'out of town' private hire taxis licensing 80 miles away
Transport
Wolverhampton Council raked in £12.3m in licensing fees over the last three years, FOI data has revealed
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New initiative to promote public notices in local communities launched
Politics
The launch of the Public Notice Portal will boost coverage of key developments in local communities
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Knife crime is down in Greater Manchester - but there's more work to do
Greater Manchester Police
It comes as knife crime incidents have increased across England and Wales
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'Don't blame cabbies for getting licensed 80 miles away Mr Burnham. We can't afford to pay what Manchester is asking'
Transport
There are 36,033 private hire drivers with a Wolverhampton plate in total in the UK, FOI data has revealed
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One of the most powerful public officials in Greater Manchester is stepping down after 42 years
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
His 42-year career has seen him work in local government in Manchester, Sheffield and London as well as serving as Stockport council's chief executive before taking the helm at the GMCA
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Government urged to block Greater Manchester's massive plans to build on green belt
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
The controversial plan involves building 175,000 homes in Greater Manchester, including on the green belt, over a 25-year period
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Andy Burnham SLAMS council 80 miles away with 9,000 Greater Manchester cabbies licensed there
Greater Manchester Mayor
The Mayor of Greater Manchester has criticised Wolverhampton Council and claims they are 'undermining public safety'
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Key milestone in huge plan set to transform nine Greater Manchester boroughs
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
The Places for Everyone housing plan underwent an examination process that lasted eight months. Residents are now being encouraged to have their say
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26 fascinating photos of some of Greater Manchester's most recognisable landmarks being built
Nostalgia
With news HS2 will not be coming to Manchester, we look back before some of our most recognisable buildings and infrastructure were built
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Controversial cuts to two fire stations in Greater Manchester scrapped
Greater Manchester Fire Service
Fire cover in Manchester city centre will increase
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Explosion to bring down towering landmark this weekend with residents to be evacuated
Nostalgia
On Sunday part of Greater Manchester's skyline will be changed forever
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Microsoft, Heinz and the BBC back Andy Burnham's education plans... but the government won't
Education
The mayor wants to create an 'employer-driven' technical education system starting next year in Greater Manchester
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