More Bus Lanes Needed for Greater Manchester Bee Network Success

More Bus Lanes Needed for Greater Manchester Bee Network Success

Andy Burnham’s transport tsar emphasizes bus lanes for Bee Network punctuality and increased ridership. More Bus Lanes Needed for Greater Manchester Bee Network Success Andy Burnham’s transport lead shared his Bee Network plan. More bus lanes are key for smoother service. Vernon Everitt is proud of the Bee Network launch. Public control of buses started…

Bolton’s Gala to Cap Off Award Winning Year of Culture Celebration

Bolton’s Gala to Cap Off Award Winning Year of Culture Celebration

Bolton celebrates its year as Town of Culture with a free, family event on March 15th. Expect art, music, and fun for all. Bolton’s Gala to Cap Off Award Winning Year of Culture Celebration Bolton is having a big party. It celebrates being the Town of Culture. Bolton Council wants everyone to join the fun.…

Manchester Tourist Tax Faces Opposition: Concerns Over Burden on Visitors

Manchester Tourist Tax Faces Opposition: Concerns Over Burden on Visitors

Burnham’s tourist tax plan for Manchester draws criticism. Concerns raised about impact on hospitality and visitor burden. Manchester Tourist Tax Faces Opposition: Concerns Over Burden on Visitors Andy Burnham wants a tourist tax for Manchester. The tax would be mandatory for visitors, applying to those staying in Greater Manchester. He wants a “proper levy,” discussing…

Manchester Considers a Proper Tourist Tax After Visitor Charge Success

Manchester Considers a Proper Tourist Tax After Visitor Charge Success

Manchester eyes a bigger tourist tax after its visitor charge raises £2.8m, boosting the local economy. Manchester Considers a Proper Tourist Tax After Visitor Charge Success Manchester might get a tourist tax soon. Andy Burnham thinks it’s fair. Other countries use tourist taxes, like Spain and France. They charge visitors extra money. Manchester already has…

Burnham Intervenes to Aid Historic School Facing £4 Million Bill

Burnham Intervenes to Aid Historic School Facing £4 Million Bill

Andy Burnham steps in to support Stamford Park Primary with a £4 million repair bill for the historic building. Burnham Intervenes to Aid Historic School Facing £4 Million Bill Andy Burnham is helping a school in Trafford. This school needs £4 million for repairs. The school is Stamford Park Primary, a very old building with…

Oldham Council Withdraws From Greater Manchester Housing Masterplan

Oldham Council Withdraws From Greater Manchester Housing Masterplan

Oldham pulls out of Greater Manchester’s housing plan. Vote impacts 170000 home project led by Andy Burnham. Oldham Council Withdraws From Greater Manchester Housing Masterplan Oldham council decided to leave a big housing project. They held a special meeting last night where councillors voted on leaving Places for Everyone (PfE). PfE wants to build homes…