Stories Driven by change
Local Authority: Salford
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…
Crescent Innovation Zone
Advanced materials & manufacturing , Creative & media , Life sciences & healthcare innovation , Low carbon
A world‑class district that brings together the University of Salford and industry to accelerate market‑ready innovations.
Salford Council Launches Planet 100 Programme of Sustainable Events
Low carbon
A dynamic programme of sustainability focused events and training to inspire a greener future for the city. The council is…
University of Salford and Salford City Council Sign Civic Agreement
All
Historic Civic University Agreement to drive positive change for the people of Salford. Partnership promotes collective commitments to the city…
Mayor Unveils Plan to Reindustrialise Greater Manchester
All
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham calls for overhaul of skills system to power future economic growth. In a keynote…
