Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Together we are Greater Manchester. Building a thriving city region where everyone can live a good life.

[Greater Manchester Combined Authority @greatermcr]

Today, we brought together cities from across the UK and around the world for the first day of Global AI Cities 2026.

Senior digital, data and public service leaders shared real-world experience of putting AI into practice — what’s working, where the challenges are, and what needs to be in place to make it safe, fair and effective for the people who rely on these services.

Across the day, a few themes stood out:
🤝 Building trust so people feel confident in how AI is used
💻 Getting the right data in place to make it work
�� Using AI to support more resilient, preventative services
🧠 Making sure teams have the skills and confidence to adopt it

It was a chance to learn from each other, share what works, and recognise that while cities face different challenges, there’s lots we can do together.

A great start to Global AI Cities 2026, with lots more to come tomorrow.

[GMdigital @GMCAdigital]

How do we turn AI into real, trusted benefits for people?
Over the next two days, global city leaders are in Greater Manchester for #GlobalAICities2026, sharing what works and learning from each other.

A global conversation, right here in Greater Manchester.

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Bee The Change explores how everyday changes can support healthier homes, greener neighbourhoods and lower waste across Greater Manchester.

Start now

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Innovation isn’t just about tech hubs, it’s about everyday life.

We're backing new ideas that can make a real difference in people’s day-to-day lives, from high streets and hospitality to health, care and local services.

Greater Manchester is investing £1m to help innovators scale solutions that support businesses, improve services and strengthen communities across the city-region.

This is how we turn innovation into real-world impact, creating opportunities, supporting inclusive growth, and helping our economy work better for everyone.

Find out more via the link below

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Bee The Change is a quick game about how small everyday actions across Greater Manchester can add up to greener, healthier communities.

Play now
https://t.co/NjfgX2wZ03

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Bee The Change explores how everyday things like travel, food and shopping can help create cleaner, healthier communities across Greater Manchester.

Play now

https://t.co/DyRfj3weij

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Racism has no place in Greater Manchester.

We’re supporting the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership ‘No Space for Racism’ campaign – highlighting the impact racism has on health and care staff across our city-region.

We all have a role to play in challenging it.

Watch the film and find out more: https://t.co/LC4n8E4hS8

#NoSpaceForRacism

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Bee The Change is a quick online game exploring how communities can lower energy use, waste less and create warmer homes across Greater Manchester.

Play now

https://t.co/pT6Nz3usD6

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Today, we remember the 22 innocent lives that were lost in the Manchester Arena attack on Monday 22 May 2017.

Our thoughts will forever remain with those affected and their families as we stand united with the Greater Manchester community. 🐝💛

[Manchester City Council @ManCityCouncil]

Today we remember the 22 lives lost in the Manchester Arena attack on 22 May 2017, and all those affected by it.

Manchester will never forget. 🐝

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@right_hereUK @DementiaDisco Want to find out more and get involved with the Live Well movement?
Visit https://t.co/BLpnTilGSR or contact [email protected]

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People and partners from across Greater Manchester and beyond joined us and @right_hereUK to celebrate Live Well, community power and the amazing things being achieved in our communities - sharing stories, ideas and a million acts of hope. @DementiaDisco provided the soundtrack and @elevate_young troop really brought Live Well to life.

From improving access and skills, to supporting people to live well in their communities, the energy in the room was a reminder of what’s possible when we work together.

Throughout the event, people shared their hopes for the future – from more connected communities, to a Greater Manchester where everyone can thrive.

Swipe through some snippets of what hope means in our communities.

We'd like to thank everyone who has shown their support, because building a city region where everyone can Live Well doesn’t happen in one moment, it happens through collective action, every day.

#GMLiveWell #AMillionActsOfHope

[Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service @manchesterfire]

🌈 Today, on International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), we stand with and celebrate our LGBTQ+ colleagues, friends and communities across Greater Manchester.

Inclusion is more than a single day of recognition and the Progress Pride flag flies permanently at our Fire Headquarters as a visible commitment to challenging discrimination, raising awareness and creating a service where everyone feels safe, respected and valued.

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GMFRS continues to play a key role in delivering our Greater Manchester Strategy, and this plan sets out the Service’s key areas of work over the coming 12 months.

Together, we’re building a thriving city region where everyone can live well in safer communities.

[Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service @manchesterfire]

📢 Our Annual Delivery Plan 2026-27 is now live!

This is our second year of delivering the ambitions set out in the Fire Plan (2025–29) as we build on the momentum from the last 12 months.

The 2026-27 plan will look to impact how our firefighters train, how we deploy resources, how we support health and wellbeing and the investment in our stations and equipment.

🌐 Head to our website to read the plan: https://t.co/HmEjibRU9L

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This week, we’ve also been speaking to staff network leads from across GMCA, @manchesterfire and @BeeNetwork in our new internal podcast series 🎙️

Sharing why getting involved matters, what networks mean to colleagues, and bringing those voices into conversations with senior leaders.

Grateful for our fantastic staff networks 💛

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A proud moment for our staff networks 👏

Yesterday, marking #StaffNetworksDay, colleagues from networks across GMCA and @manchesterfire proudly collected their Stellar Standard award in London.

A fantastic and well-deserved achievement - recognising the impact they make every day, supporting colleagues, amplifying lived experience and helping shape more inclusive workplaces.

[Greater Manchester Combined Authority @greatermcr]

Today, as the funeral of Eamonn Boylan OBE takes place, we pause to remember the lasting contribution he made to Greater Manchester and its people.

Our thoughts are with his family, friends and those who worked with him during his 40 years of public service.

An online Book of Remembrance remains available for those who wish to share a message in memory of Eamonn: https://t.co/ROww28RccH

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Yesterday, our Regeneration Skills Academy visited Ashton as the town centre undergoes major development to renew the historic market ground.

Thank you to @TamesideCouncil for hosting us and sharing Tameside’s future plans. A town centre tour highlighted how Ashton is building on successes like @ashtonoldbaths while progressing new transformative projects.

In the afternoon, we heard from Bek Seeley, from Place Partners UK, about the key fundamentals for making the case when seeking investment for regeneration projects.

Through the Regeneration Skills Academy, we’re building the skills needed to deliver ambitious regeneration across Greater Manchester.

Find out more about future cohorts on our website: https://t.co/vUyry8WaYY

#RegenerateGM

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Renting is changing.

As a landlord you will need to get on top of these important changes. These changes will affect how you manage your tenancies.

In Greater Manchester we're raising standards in renting. The Good Landlord Charter shows responsible landlords that are providing safe, warm and fair homes.

Read the Renters Bill guidance at https://t.co/vN47tpWjVU

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Link for the parade - https://t.co/AHOVijbdMQ

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St George’s Day is an opportunity to take pride in our thriving city region.

This Saturday (26 April), a parade will be held in Manchester City Centre from 12 noon starting on Varley Street. More information can be found using the link in comments.