Northern Powerhouse

Global thinking on local issues: Sir Howard Bernstein

From devolution to international investment, Manchester City Council chief executive Sir Howard Bernstein discusses the key issues.

8 years 1 week ago
Tenders invited for transformational Northern and TransPennine rail franchises

New Northern rail franchises will demand major improvements to infrastructure and rolling stock in a bid to support creation of a Northern Powerhouse

8 years 3 weeks ago
Developer sees big opportunity in Northern Powerhouse as Liverpool 2 gears up

The North West’s largest developer Peel Group says now is a time of fantastic potential as the region demonstrates vision and leadership in its quest to become a Northern Powerhouse.

8 years 3 weeks ago
Why an HS2 Stoke route is the best value for UK Plc

Stoke-on-Trent is determined in its campaign to get HS2 to come to the city. John Betty explains why it should be a given.

8 years 1 month ago
Fifty Shades of Fiscal Freedom

Devolution is getting many in infrastructure very excited. But will we be left disappointed asks Richard Threlfall

8 years 1 month ago
Northern growth? – joined up thinking is what we need

Collaboration is the key to sustainable growth in the North West says Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) chairman Mike Blackburn

8 years 1 month ago
Northern authorities must demonstrate national impact of Northern Powerhouse

To shift infrastructure investment focus to the north a robust case for boosting the national economy is critical, according to northern authority bosses.

8 years 1 month ago