Greater Manchester returns to UKREiiF with all 10 local authorities in attendance
Greater Manchester is preparing to attend UKREiiF 2025, taking up residence in The Canary alongside Opportunity London. This year, all 10 of Greater Manchester's local authorities will be joining our delegation to present Greater Manchester's growth ambitions.
Ahead of UKREiiF 2025, The Manchester Invest Partnership is pleased to announce that all 10 Greater Manchester local authorities will be joining forces to share the region’s ambitious new plan for Growth.
Using its devolved powers, Greater Manchester has announced it will pioneer a new way of delivering tens of thousands of new homes and jobs. Targeting six Growth Locations – nationally significant sites with massive potential to deliver economic growth across all 10 boroughs – this plan will allow us to deliver regeneration projects at the scale of the Old Trafford Regeneration Scheme and deliver benefits across the whole of Greater Manchester.
Each location has land earmarked and shovel-ready for the creation of new housing and employment sites and has the potential unlock 48,000 new jobs, 17,000 new homes, and add £4.2 billion to the local economy.
The new, place-based approach will bring together the whole GM system, to unlock land and create an integrated investment pipeline that will support infrastructure, housing, commercial opportunities and more.
To support this growth ambition and drive the investment needed Greater Manchester has prepared an investment prospectus, showcasing the region’s pipeline of opportunity which will form the basis of conversations at UKREiiF.
Having all 10 local authorities as part of the delegation will demonstrate the strength of collaboration across our region. With the new growth locations and opportunities crossing borough borders, our region is showing that it is stronger together and has infinite potential when not restricted by geographical boundaries.
It is Greater Manchester’s ambition that the benefits of economic success are felt across the city-region.
Alongside our strategic partners Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Manchester City Council, we’ll be joined at UKREiiF by Bolton Council, Bury Council, Oldham Council, Rochdale Development Agency, Salford City Council, Stockport Council, Tameside Council, Trafford Council and Wigan Council.
Investors, developers and private sector partners will be able to meet with leaders and placemakers from these local authorities at The Canary, a stand which Manchester will share with Opportunity London.
Leaders from local authorities will also have the opportunity to share their thoughts, expertise and opportunities on various panel sessions at UKREiiF, covering topics that will be crucial to Greater Manchester’s growth ambitions.
To help build anticipation around UKREiiF, learn more about what the current developments and priorities are for each Greater Manchester borough.
Bury
Bury is a welcoming and sought-after location for investors, and a highly desirable borough in which to work, live and study. Now Bury's towns are undergoing a regeneration, to create a better place to live for all. Bury Town Centre has a 20 year transformation plan, building on the other exciting developments such as the redeveloped interchange nterchange and regeneration of Bury Market. While outside of the centre, Prestwich, Radcliffe and Ramsbottom are undergoing changes to create better communities.
Learn more about Bury's growth ambitions
Bolton
Bolton, a historic town in Greater Manchester, is undergoing a significant transformation aimed at fostering growth and improving the quality of life for residents. Recent developments have revitalised the town's food and drink sector, housing, and green spaces, reflecting a commitment to sustainable regeneration.
Learn more about how Bolton is driving growth through transformation.
Manchester
Manchester is a city that has seen dramatic transformation over the last two decades. Now, the city centre is continuing to deliver growth in its urban core and beyond. Manchester City Council has plans in place to deliver thousands of new homes, jobs, and commercial spaces that will help communties thrive.
Learn more about Manchester's Growth Ambitions
Oldham
Oldham, a town with a rich industrial history, is embracing a bright future through a series of ambitious regeneration projects. Focused on building a place for today and tomorrow’s living, work and leisure. The town’s redevelopment efforts are creating new homes, jobs, and green spaces, alongside cultural and facilities.
Learn more about Oldham's redevelopment ambitions
Rochdale
Rochdale has a proud history and ambitious plans for the future. It's regeneration plans mean preserving and celebrating its rich history while preparing the borough for the next generation, creating better places to live and supporting future industies like advanced materials and manufacturing. Rochdale has plans to create ample new housing, using existing infrastrucutre to create well connected communities. It's also at the heart of Atom Valley, a vast, well-connected innovation cluster, bringing world-class research, manufacturing and materials together to shape the future and level up communities.
Learn more about Rochdale's ambitious plans
Salford
Salford is a key city within Greater Manchester renowned for its ambition and innovation. The city has experienced rapid development, economic growth and a significant population increase in recent years. To meet the needs of residents and businesses, Salford City Council, working alongside key partners has developed a successful strategy of delivering sustainable growth through regeneration.
Learn more about Salford's growth ambitions
Stockport
Between 2008 and 2018, Stockport’s economy grew by 24%. In 2018, the borough had a £6.7 billion economy (GVA), a business base of over 13,000 enterprises and a high employment rate. It has seen rapid, sustained economic growth over the past 10 years which has led to unprecedented investment. Now the borough is working hard to grow its local economy to create and support successful businesses and create quality jobs for its residents.
Stockport is undergoing something of a Renaissance, attracting national recognition as ‘one of the coolest corners in the country’ . Not only is it a hive for independent businesses, a foodie hub but it is making a name for itself as a viable alternative to Manchester City Centre, with a wide range of housing options and strong community spirit.
Learn more about Stockport's transformation plans
Tameside
Tameside launched the Ashton Mayoral Development Zone (AMDZ) in May 2024 at UKREiiF in Leeds. The AMDZ offers an ambitious plan for three key areas across Tameside. The zone, which encompasses Ashton Moss, St Petersfield and Ashton town centre sits in the Eastern Growth Cluster - one of six growth locations across Greater Manchester. It aims to deliver more than 3,000 high quality jobs, 1,500 mixed tenure homes and 150,000 square metres of employment space, supporting the transformation of the region.
Learn more about Tameside's plans for a Mayoral Development Zone
Trafford
Trafford is working to support growth in the borough by increasing employment opportunities, enhancing its town centres and creating a greener future. With a focus on financial and business services, logistics, advanced engineering, cultural, creative, digital and media industries as well as investing heavily in net zero and energy innovation, Trafford hopes to diversify its economy.
It's also home to one of the UK's most exciting new regeneration projects, the Old Trafford Regeneration - which will be the largest sports-led regeneration in the UK since the London 2012 Olympics.
Learn more about Trafford's ambitious plans
Wigan
Wigan is a borough of Greater Manchester which is made up of proud towns, historic villages and a wealth of green spaces; it’s Greater Manchester’s greenest borough. As the second largest borough in Greater Manchester, its growth plans are in line with the region’s overarching strategic vision.
Now, Wigan is ready to enter a new era as it works to diversify. Wigan recognises that the role of towns is changing, with more demand for people to live and work in the centre and a rise in demand for mixed-use, diverse shopping and leisure offers. Its economic vision is to build on its reputation for enterprise to become a magnet for business in all sectors and create an ecosystem where collaborations can help all sectors flourish.