Your February 2022 newsletter from Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, and Mayor of Greater Manchester
February 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.
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.
Every month the Mayor visits a different district in Greater Manchester to field some questions about things that matter to the people who live there. Since the pandemic we’ve changed these events a little by developing a hybrid option for a virtual audience to join.
The next Question Time will be on Wednesday 23 March. Stay tuned on our social media @MayorofGM for further info.
Places for Everyone submission All documents were submitted to the Secretary of State ahead of an independent examination on Monday 14 February - find out more on our website.
Gender-Based Violence workshop The Mayor of Greater Manchester joined students at Falinge Park High School in Rochdale for a virtual meeting to discuss Gender-Based Violence.
Greater Manchester’s Violence Reduction Unit has launched a new video as part of its ongoing work with partners to reduce violence in the city-region.
New £10million programme to support young people A new programme re-engaging young people not in employment, education or training (NEET) in Greater Manchester has launched.
Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone update Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone has been delayed. GMCA will work closely with the Mayor and Government to come up with a fairer revised plan.
Apply now for Operation Black Vote leadership programme The Mayor is encouraging young people experiencing racial inequalities to apply now for a new programme to nurture the city-region’s future leaders.
National Apprenticeship Week 2022 Find out how Greater Manchester
celebrated the week. GMFRS also marked the week by recognising the achievements of apprentice firefighters.
GMFRS has launched a safer heating campaign to urge members of the public to stay safe while staying warm this winter. Follow these simple safety steps if you are using heaters or fires to keep your house warm.
GMFRS nominated for digital innovation award The Flashcard app, a digital project to help GMFRS firefighters effectively respond to incidents, has been nominated for an iNetwork Award.
Join the Recycle for Greater Manchester team We are looking to recruit several roles including recycling officers and communications officer - find out more on R4GM website.
Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture 2022 Stalybridge is set to become Greater Manchester’s next Town of Culture, after a successful bid for the accolade in 2022.
Greater Manchester's Hate Crime Awareness Week 2022 Local children urged people to stand together against hate crime and build a stronger and kinder Greater Manchester.
Discounted home compost bin offer The Let's Compost Now campaign has a great offer to encourage residents to start composting at home - check your eligibility and claim the offer now!
A day in the life of a forensic accountant The North West Cyber Resilience Centre invited Jade Hutchinson to talk about her career working as a Forensic Accountant for Greater Manchester Police.
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.
Our People, Our Place - the Greater Manchester Strategy
The Greater Manchester Strategy sets out our vision to make Greater Manchester one of the best places in the world to grow up, get on in life, and grow older. 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. Find out more at www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/ourpeopleourplace.
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