This update provides insights into various initiatives and developments across the North West, impacting sectors from transport and education to employment and sports.
Stay informed about the latest activities, including substantial infrastructure projects, education enrolment drives, and commendable community services.
Network Rail’s Major Infrastructure Project
North West passengers and motorists are urged to check travel plans this September due to Network Rail’s multimillion-pound bridge replacement.
Network Rail is investing over £22 million in rebuilding a 42-metre-long, 2000-tonne railway bridge over the M62 in Castleton, Rochdale.
For the first time in living memory, the M62 will face closures over two weekends. On these weekends, the eastbound carriageway between J18 and J20 and the westbound carriageway between J19 and J20 will be closed.
Skills Network Enhances Early Years Education
The Skills Network has opened enrolment for a Government-funded Skills Bootcamp for Early Years Educators in Cheshire and Warrington.
This 12-week course improves local employment opportunities by offering a direct pathway into an accelerated early years apprenticeship programme.
Participants will gain skills in child development, health and wellbeing, safeguarding, and equality. Completing the programme guarantees a job interview with an Early Years provider.
Summer of Employ GM Campaign
A new campaign, ‘Summer of Employ GM’, is using labour market insight to guide people in their employment and skills development options.
Delivered by The Growth Company, Employ GM supports job seekers across Greater Manchester’s 10 boroughs.
Services include job finding, course searching, and localised support.
Bentley’s Commitment to Sustainable Practices
Bentley Motors has joined Leather Naturally, promoting sustainable leather as part of a responsible circular economy.
This partnership aligns with Bentley’s Beyond100 strategy to lead in sustainable luxury mobility.
Bentley employs a sustainable leather tanning process, using an organic by-product from the olive oil industry.
Salford Red Devils Support Homelessness Charity
Salford Red Devils participated in a bus-pulling event to help end homelessness across Greater Manchester, raising thousands in the process.
The team, led by coach Paul Rowley, pulled a yellow Bee Network Bus over a 30-metre course at Manchester Central.
The combined efforts of all teams involved raised a total of £26,586.
Everton FC’s New Third Kit
Everton FC has unveiled a new third kit inspired by the 100-year anniversary of an exhibition baseball game held at Goodison Park.
The kit’s neutral palette and pinstripe design pay tribute to the stadium’s versatile sporting history.
Everton is set to leave Goodison at the end of the current campaign, moving to a new stadium on Liverpool’s waterfront.
The various projects and campaigns highlighted reflect the dynamic developments taking place across the North West.
These initiatives not only aim to improve infrastructure and education but also support community welfare and sustainable practices.