Invitation to Resolution Foundation Event - Manchester Town Hall - Mon 28 Nov 2016

The Resolution Foundation is hosting an event between 6 and 7.30pm in Manchester Town Hall on Monday 28 November on the living standards challenge across Greater Manchester.

Our new research is likely to focus on the geographic inequalities within Greater Manchester In terms of pay and  employment prospects. It will also touch on the pains of success for some areas – namely rising housing costs.

 

Speakers at the event include Andy Burnham MP, Julia Fawcett, Chief Executive of The Lowry, and Ruth Lupton from Manchester Uni.

 

If you or any your members are keen to come along they can register here or RSVP to me directly.

I’m happy to answer any questions you have about the event.

Many thanks,

Natalie

Natalie Cox

Communications Officer
Resolution Foundation

Direct line: 020 3372 2955

Mobile: 07983 550337

Twitter: @NatalieScox

www.resolutionfoundation.org​

 

City living on the eve of devolution

 

In the wake of Brexit and as we look toward the first ever Metro mayoral elections next May, England’s cities are in the spotlight. From the Northern Powerhouse to the Midlands Engine and beyond, the future of our economy will depend on the strength of our cities and their surrounding areas.

 

But there are huge economic inequalities both between cities and within cities. How should Metro Mayors promote strong, shared growth? How can wider economic leaders in business, local authorities and universities support this drive for higher city living standards?

 

As part of our major new investigation into living standards in our cities, the Resolution Foundation is holding an event in Manchester to explore the unique challenges faced and successes enjoyed in the Greater Manchester area, and how the new Metro Mayor can use their new powers to be the driving force behind a new era of inclusive prosperity.

 

Leading local politicians, academics, and business leaders will debate the key policy issues for Greater Manchester, and Resolution Foundation will present fresh new analysis of the city region’s economy and living standards.

 

Monday 28 November

18:00-19:30 (refreshments from 17:30)

Lord Mayors Parlour, Manchester Town Hall

Refreshments provided

 

Speakers

Andy Burnham MP, Labour candidate for Mayor of Greater Manchester

Julia Fawcett OBE, Chief Executive of The Lowry

Ruth Lupton, Head of the Inclusive Growth Analysis Unit, University of Manchester

Stephen Clarke, Research and Policy Analyst at the Resolution Foundation

 

Chair

Torsten Bell, Director of the Resolution Foundation