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Greater Manchester Combined Authority
@greatermcr
Together we are Greater Manchester. Building a thriving city region where everyone can live a good life.
Greater Manchester, England
Joined June 2015
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    🗣️“Kailash his contribution, to not just life here in Greater Manchester, but across the country is immense and he will always be known as one of the staunchest supporters of our National Health Service.” Andy pays tribute to Dr Kailash Chand OBE 👇Watch
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    ⚽️ At the end of today's GMCA meeting @MayorofGM congratulated @salford_mayor, @SalfordCouncil and @The_Lowry on securing L.S. Lowry's iconic ‘Going to the Match’ in perpetuity, meaning this important piece of Greater Manchester's cultural heritage will remain here, free to all.
    A picture of L.S. Lowry's 'Going to the match', showing hundreds of figures walking to a football stadium
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    This afternoon an open letter has been sent to @EditorsUK and @NUJOfficial calling on the UK media to be responsible in its language and portrayal of older people in coverage around COVID-19. The letter has been signed by @tmbc_leader, @Ageing_Better and @GMOPN1 👇👇👇
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    👏 The Winterwise guide is on its way to older residents across Greater Manchester thanks to partners @IndependentAge @Tfgm_official, @manchesterfire, @gmpolice, @NHS_GM, @NWAmbulance, @GMhousing and local councils. Find out more 👉 greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/what-we-do/age… #WinterwiseGM
    The cover of Winterwise guide and graphic text reads ‘Find our Winterwise guide across Greater Manchester’
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    We’ve done it! Greater Manchester is the UK’s 1st age-friendly city region as recognised by @WHO - together we will make @greatermcr a great place to grow old. @MayorofGM @GMAgeingHub #AgeFriendlyGM ow.ly/u5ie30iXOdI
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    In Greater Manchester, five of our ten local authority chief executives are women 👍 In this thread they outline some of their achievements and what they are proud of when it comes to equality 🔄 #IWD2020 #EachforEqual 👇👇👇
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    “We have a long and proud history in Greater Manchester of confronting discrimination head-on. This is a moment to challenge ourselves to do more.” Today, leaders have issued a joint statement on the murder of George Floyd and #BlackLivesMatter. More 👇 greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/news/greater-m…
    Today, leaders have issued a joint statement on the murder of George Floyd and #BlackLivesMatter.
    Today, leaders have issued a joint statement on the murder of George Floyd and #BlackLivesMatter.
    Today, leaders have issued a joint statement on the murder of George Floyd and #BlackLivesMatter.
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    📣Today @MayorofGM has announced ambitions to support all under-25s, over-75s and disabled people in Greater Manchester to get online 🗣️ “The time is coming where we need to see digital connectivity as a basic human right. More ⬇️ greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/news/mayor-of-… #FixTheDigitalDivide
    An image of Andy Burnham next to his quote  The time is coming where we need to see digital connectivity as a basic human right. Without it, people will be shut out of the conversation, lose access to essential services and miss out on a whole range of opportunities.  "This is why I am setting a new ambition to help all under-25s, over-75s and disabled people in Greater Manchester to get online."
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    🚨 NEWS ALERT 🚨 @MayorofGM has made a landmark decision for local control of buses in GM, as part of ambitious plans for a joined-up, passenger-focused transport network. Find out more about this major milestone 👉 tfgm.com/our-buses #OurNetworkGM
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    Replying to @greatermcr @Shoosmiths and 2 others
    📍Today Leaders of @greatermcr have agreed to extend the #NoChildGoesHungry scheme 👏Following @MarcusRashford’s child food poverty campaign 1,000 pre-paid food cards were made available for vulnerable children
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    📣 We are delighted to announce the new Greater Manchester Technology Fund! 💻 The fund will provide learners at risk of digital isolation with 'digital kit bundles' to enable them to continue their learning at home. More 👇 greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/news/greater-m… #GMTechFund #GMDigital
    Greater Manchester Technology Fund
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    👏 At 8pm tonight we will be joining the rest of the country in applause for our NHS staff who are working tirelessly during these difficult times. 👏Thank you! #clapforourcarers #NHSThankyou #GreaterManchester
    From all of us thank you to all our NHS staff in Greater Manchester
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    Joint statement by Greater Manchester Leaders following protests and unrest across the country ⬇️ orlo.uk/FDkve
    “We thank the officers and staff of Greater Manchester Police for all the work they are doing to protect our city-region. They have faced an exceptionally challenging situation and met it with bravery and professionalism. We thank them for their swift action to keep our residents and businesses safe and the proactive approach they are taking. 

“While some bad actors have stoked tension on social media, decent people across Greater Manchester have been working quietly on the ground to calm things down. We are grateful to them and to all the public servants who’ve been working around the clock.  

“We are proud of the way Greater Manchester has once again pulled together to keep our communities safe. Only by continuing to work together can we defeat those who want to divide us. Those who broke the law will be pursued, and they will be brought to justice. As Greater Manchester Leaders, we speak in one voice when we say that there will never be a place for hatred or violence here.”
    Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester

Kate Green, Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester

City Mayor Paul Dennett, Salford City Council

Cllr Bev Craig, Manchester City Council

Cllr Nick Peel, Bolton Council

Cllr Eamonn O’Brien, Bury Council

Cllr Arooj Shah, Oldham Council

Cllr Neil Emmott, Rochdale Council

Cllr Mark Hunter, Stockport Council

Cllr Gerald Cooney, Tameside Council

Cllr Tom Ross, Trafford Council

Cllr David Molyneux, Wigan Council
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    Many congratulations Ibrahim! The 13 year old, from Oldham, has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to the community. He’s the youngest recipient on today’s #NewYearsHonours list!
    A schoolboy from #Oldham is among the 1000+ people being recognised in the New Year Honours list. 13 yo Ibrahim Yousaf is the youngest person on the list. It's for raising thousands for good causes like Oldham Foodbank and the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital charity.