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- Authorities push ahead with £134m public bus franchising systemGreater Manchester is to push ahead with taking control of the region’s bus network in a groundbreaking move that is set to cost more than £134 million.
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- Overhaul of city centre bus routes changed in major rethink after backlash from commutersMajor changes to bus routes are set to come into force in January
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- Boris Johnson suggests he will fund a London-style bus network in Greater ManchesterIn an official announcement, the Department for Transport announced a 'long term funding package' for reform of the system, long a major priority for local leaders. But it appears to clash with comments made by northern powerhouse minister Jake Berry last week
- Air pollution at this former Ancoats retail park is at illegal levels - so should it really be used as a huge car park?Manchester council sees the plan as a sensible way of raising revenue while the site's long-term future is decided - not everyone agrees
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