Stories Driven by change

Local Authority: Bolton
Health Innovation Bolton partners sign landmark Partnership Agreement
Life sciences & healthcare innovation , Place
A Partnership Agreement has been agreed between the partners committed to bringing forward the transformational Health Innovation Bolton (HIB) initiative.…

Cabinet approves Bolton Town Centre plans
Place
Bolton Council’s cabinet has approved proposals designed to boost investment, support regeneration and keep the town centre safe. Plans for…

Eleven announced for CyanLines Partnership Board
Place
CyanLines announced it has appointed its partnership board to help deliver the vision to connect Greater Manchester’s parks, squares, rivers,…

New £10.5m Greater Manchester production fund to supercharge film and
Creative & media
A NEW £10.5m fund is launching to attract major film and TV projects to Greater Manchester, support local production companies,…

Greater Manchester launches £50 million fund for innovation
Advanced materials & manufacturing , Digital, cyber & AI , Life sciences & healthcare innovation
Greater Manchester is backing five innovative projects with £50 million to drive growth and create jobs in sectors ranging from…

Great North Mayors and leaders launch multi-billion pipeline of investment
Place
With the fastest productivity growth of any UK region and a £466bn economy, the North of England united to showcase…

Manchester at UKREiiF 2026 – Day Two Roundup
Place , Real Estate
Day Two of UKREiiF saw Greater Manchester’s delegation step into a series of high‑impact conversations on housing reform, regional investment,…

Manchester at UKREiiF 2026 – Day One Round Up
Real Estate
Day One of UKREiiF 2026 set a confident, collaborative tone for Greater Manchester’s delegation, with leaders from across the city-region…

Bolton and Wigan councils join businesses at national real estate
Place , Real Estate
Senior council officers from Bolton and Wigan are on their way to the UK’s biggest annual real estate investment event…











