June 2022 Newsletter

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.

We always appreciate feedback, so if you have any suggestions about what you'd like to see in this newsletter, please email the GMCA News Team.

Greater Manchester brings forward plan for lower, simpler bus fares
The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has announced his intention to accelerate the introduction of affordable bus fares to help people with the cost-of-living crisis.

Take 15 minutes to protect your home and loves ones from fire
Use GMFRS' online tool to get personalised advice or find out if you or a loved one is eligible for a home fire safety assessment.

Celebrating the role of dads in children's development
A new animation has been launched to encourage dads to talk to and communicate with their child from before they're even born.

Free expert career coaching support for over 50s
GMCA has partnered with Stay Nimble, to deliver free one-to-one online career coaching to GM residents aged 50+ (eligibility criteria apply).

Greater Manchester Databank and next phase of GM Tech Fund launched
Two pioneering initiatives have been launched as part of a renewed drive to support residents to get online and be supported to access services online.

Water safety campaign launched to prevent accidental drownings
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service continue to raise awareness of the dangers of jumping into or swimming in open water with the latest water safety campaign.

Greater Manchester Green Spaces fund open for applications
The £2.6m fund offers grants to community groups to improve and create local green spaces where they are needed most.

A week in the life of the Head of Cyber and Innovation
Detective Inspector Grace Hulse, Head of Cyber & Innovation at North West Cyber Resilience Centre tells us what a typical week looks like for her.

Improving health and wellbeing in the workplace
Through our #SkillsForGrowthGM programme businesses in Greater Manchester can access free health and wellbeing sessions for employees.

Growth Company awarded Gold Social Enterprise Mark
The award recognises best practice across several key business areas that are central to social enterprise excellence, such as governance and business ethics

New video gives insight into the work of Ethics Committee
Greater Manchester's independent Ethics Committee advises the Deputy Mayor and Greater Manchester Police on the complex dilemmas that policing faces in the modern world.

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