Greater Manchester, considered one of the UK’s largest and most influential cities, has long been a pioneer in regeneration and economic development. Devolution has enabled the city to accelerate delivery and set the gold standard for other urban areas to follow.

With the Combined Authority’s recent launch of its 10-year Growth and Prevention Delivery Plan, the region is set to create thousands of new jobs and homes over the next decade, helping to support its ongoing drive for greater opportunity for its communities.

Backed by strong leaders and a collective ambition, devolution has enabled the city to outpace its competitors, earning trailblazer status and setting a precedent for other authorities by taking control of its devolved powers to drive prosperity.

With the growth plan, alongside central government's £630 million funding settlement, the........

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