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December 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.
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Read the latest resident's survey
This survey looks at a range of issues, including tackling food and fuel poverty, ensuring digital inclusion for all and looking at the rising cost of living. You can read the report online here.
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Restorative Justice Week
More than 1,500 victims of crime in Greater Manchester in the last three years have communicated with their offender, with 72 per cent saying it helped them to cope and/or recover from the offence.
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Young people show their commitment to being greater than violence
A series of murals, designed and painted by young people, have appeared across Greater Manchester with the words ‘violence isn’t me…. I am greater.’
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GMFRS carries out water safety training with businesses
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service has been busy training up staff at businesses on and around Canal Street in water rescue and water safety.
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Greater Manchester recognises White Ribbon Day
Leaders and public services across the city region reiterate their commitment to tackling gender-based violence in all its forms. GMCA and GMFRS are once again White Ribbon accredited and are joined for the first time by TfGM.
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Greater Manchester responds to the cost of living crisis
Building on the success of the GMCA's Helping Hand information, a new campaign will be launching across Greater Manchester next week to support resident's wellbeing and mental health as the cost of living rises.
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Mayors question time
You're invited to join the next Mayor's Question Time at Leigh Sports Village on 15 December 2022 from 7-9pm. Watch out on the Mayor's social media channels for further updates.
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Greater Manchester signs landmark agreement with Innovate UK
The Memorandum of Understanding between GMCA, Innovation Greater Manchester and Innovate UK commits the parties to closer collaboration to support business innovation.
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New guide to support residents to do digital in later life
A practical guide is now available to support older people to do digital and help them keep well this winter. The guide makes clear there’s no one size fits all when it comes to going digital in later life.
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Greater Manchester and Independent Age launch new guide to support older residents this winter
A new guide has been created for older residents in Greater Manchester, containing advice and key information to help them get the support they need this winter. The Greater Manchester Ageing Hub has partnered with national older person’s charity Independent Age to launch Winterwise, a new guide to keeping well during winter.
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Living wage week events in Greater Manchester
Alongside a number of events during the week, new research published during Living Wage Week revealed wider adoption of the real Living Wage could benefit Greater Manchester’s economy by tens of millions of pounds.
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Mayor's DJ battle raises money for homelessness project
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotherham's DJ battle raises £20,000 for A Bed Every Night. The money raised will fund more than 600 nights of accommodation for those in need.
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Keep your business cyber safe
The Cyber Resilience Centre has 8 simple steps you can take to help secure your business before you leave the office for Christmas, including not promoting your business as unoccupied.
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Get online Greater Manchester
Social tariffs can provide a safety net for eligible households who might be struggling to afford their broadband or phone services. Check out resources to help residents access these packages
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