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Local Authority: Salford
Mayor Unveils Plan to Reindustrialise Greater Manchester
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Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham calls for overhaul of skills system to power future economic growth. In a keynote…

MIDAS Monthly | January 2026 | 1000 New T Level
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The beginning of a new year is a time for planning and looking to the future. Our January newsletter is…

Manchester and Opportunity London Announce Area Takeover at UKREiiF 2026
Real Estate
Manchester and Opportunity London have secured a dedicated space at The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), which…

MIDAS Monthly | December 2025 | Good Growth Fund Announced,
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Our final newsletter of 2025 is filled with news that sees the year out on a high. The announcement of…

Salford University Begins Construction On New World Class Acoustics Building
Creative & media , Digital, cyber & AI
Work has begun to build a brand-new acoustics research, testing and teaching facility at the University of Salford. For over…

Greater Manchester £1bn Good Growth Fund Announced
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A new £1bn ‘GM Good Growth Fund’ will pump a prime pipeline of projects, driving growth in every district and delivering regeneration at a…

WERiT Invests £8m in Salford Expansion to Boost Jobs and
Advanced materials & manufacturing
Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett and MIDAS laud new facilities as investment strengthens Greater Manchester’s advanced manufacturing base and creates…

Greater Manchester To Invest £6 Million Into Tram and Train
Exciting plans for new tram and tram-train connections across Greater Manchester have been boosted by investment of more than £6m.…

Salford to approve £200m Soapworks transformation
Advanced materials & manufacturing , Financial, professional, business services
Development manager Bankfoot APAM wants to deliver 578 homes, a 12-storey transport hub, and 100,000 sq ft of office space…











