Agenda and minutes

City Regions Board - Wednesday, 31st January, 2024 1.00 pm

Venue: Hybrid meeting - Manchester (see agenda for venue info) & Online via Microsoft Teams

Contact: Emma West  Email: emma.west@local.gov.uk

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Welcome, Apologies and Substitutes, Declarations of Interest

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Minutes of the last meeting pdf icon PDF 132 KB

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City Regions Board visit to Manchester - agenda

·       11:30: Arrival

11 Portland Street, M1 3HU, Outlook Room (8th floor). See ‘etc.venues’ attachment sent via e-mail with agenda pack for venue details, including parking and directions from public transport.

 

·       12:00: Lunch and networking

·       13:00: City Regions Board

·       15:00: Presentation by Salford City Council and Key Cities

Depart for 100 Embankment for presentation by Salford City Council and Key Cities. 100 Embankment is a flagship development and a joint partnership between Ask Real Estate, Tristan Capital Partners and Salford City Council. The walk to 100 Embankment is approximately 15 minutes; please see walking directions for information, although we will walk as a group. Members are encouraged to bring umbrellas and/or coats in case of wet weather.

 

·       16:15: Close

 

Please note:Transpennine and Northern trains will be on strike on the 31st. If this changes your travel plans, please let us know. If you are planning to drive, the pdf from ‘etc.venues’ includes a note of nearby parking options. 

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Universal Support

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Presentations from partners

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Jason Prince, Director, Urban Transport Group

The Urban Transport Group is the UK’s network of city region transport authorities. They make the case for urban transport; provide thought leadership, and act as a professional network.

 

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Henri Murison, Chief Executive, Northern Powerhouse Partnership

The Northern Powerhouse Partnership is made up of the North’s leading businesses, spanning a range of industries including energy, construction and financial services. They are supported by civic leaders and experts in fields such as skills, education and world-class research.

 

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Cllr Bev Craig, Leader, Manchester City Council

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Support for care leavers pdf icon PDF 132 KB

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Work Programme updates pdf icon PDF 109 KB

·       For information only.

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