Outside body
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Description
The Manchester City Region has received new powers from Whitehall to work more effectively on significant issues including transport, regeneration and economic development.
Ministers have agreed plans to create the Greater Manchester Combined Authority - the first of its type in the country.
The Combined Authority came into being on 1 April 2011, complements the recent announcement of the Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnership and will ensure a coordinated approach is delivered in the 10 local authorities that make up the Manchester City Region.
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority will not replace the 10 local authorities, but will comprise one member from each and takes the work AGMA has achieved to the next level. The membership of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) comprises of the Leaders of the 10 local authorities within Greater Manchester.
Contact information
Website: https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/
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