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April 2022 news bulletin

 
Welcome to the latest GMCA newsletter. We are bringing you the latest news and updates from Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS), and the Mayor of Greater Manchester.

For updates on Greater Manchester's covid response, watch the Mayor's press conferences.

We always appreciate feedback, so if you have any suggestions about what you'd like to see in this newsletter, please email us: news@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk.
The Government has confirmed a funding allocation of £1.07bn to Greater Manchester to help pave the way for the Bee Network: a transformational, London-style transport system for the city-region.
North West England Mayors' visit to Ireland
The Mayors of Greater Manchester and the Liverpool City Region jointly visited Ireland with a mission to strengthen trade and cultural links.
Read the latest Greater Manchester Resident Survey
The survey has provided insights into residents’ experiences and attitudes towards COVID, food insecurity, good work and digital inclusion.
Greater Manchester Night Time Economy Strategy
A new plan to support the recovery of the night time economy sector across Greater Manchester has been launched by the Mayor and his adviser Sacha Lord.
Funding boost to continue work on preventing violence
Greater Manchester’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) has been allocated funding for the next three years to continue to tackle serious violence in the city-region.
Funding available for domestic and sexual violence services
Organisations that provide specialist support to survivors of domestic and sexual violence are invited to submit bids for vital funding to Deputy Mayor Bev Hughes. 
Free resources for families to support children’s development
BBC’s Tiny Happy People has launched a new campaign across Greater Manchester to encourage families to talk to their little ones from as early an age as possible.
Care Leavers Digital Inclusion pilot
A new, first of its kind pilot has been launched to support care leavers in Salford to get online and benefit from the opportunities the digital world brings.
Cheque presentation for Ukraine charity car washes
GMFRS raised a total of £34,606 from the charity car wash weekend and we were delighted to hand over a cheque to UK Med.
GMFRS signs the Armed Forces Covenant
Our Service has reaffirmed its commitment to all veterans, reservists, and their families by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.
Greater Manchester Youth Combined Authority update
The Youth Combined Authority revealed youth organisations as new members that will serve until 2024.
Recycle for Greater Manchester Community Fund
The Recycle for Greater Manchester Community Fund is now open for applications until 31 May.
New figures show the frequency of cyber attacks is on the rise - sign up for a free membership at the North West Cyber Resilience Centre to strengthen your business's cyber security practices.
United for Ukraine employment initiative
A free platform has been launched to help match Ukrainian nationals fleeing the conflict with employment opportunities across the North of England.
Have you taken part in The Big Conversation survey?
The survey will help shape the future vision of how Greater Manchester works together in partnership to improve everyone’s health and wellbeing.
Have your say:
Find out more about Greater Manchester Combined Authority
People often ask what GMCA is and what we do. More information about how the Combined Authority works, what our powers are and how we run can be found by clicking this link.
A greener, fairer, more prosperous Greater Manchester
The Greater Manchester Strategy sets out a route, over the next decade, to deliver this vision for the benefit of our people, our places and our planet. It's been written by all 10 councils, the Mayor, the NHS, transport, police and the fire service, with help from businesses, voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations, and members of the public.
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GMCA News Bulletin April 2022
 
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