'The plans may look like they've been drawn up by someone on acid... but there's a reason'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukOne of the area’s most powerful officials says Greater Manchester’s mayoral system is winning attention worldwide - and says investment and growth zones that look “crazy” on maps are actually carefully crafted to help bring skilled jobs to the region.
Eamonn Boylan - outgoing chief executive of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) - said one of his missions was to bring “high quality, high skilled, high paid jobs” to the area.
And speaking at the MIPIM global property festival on the French Riviera, he said Greater Manchester’s pioneering devolution deals meant the city region was leading the way when it comes to attracting global investment.
Mr Boylan joined a panel discussion on the Future of Devolution for Greater Manchester, where he was asked about the city region’s investment and growth zones that were revealed in January. READ MORE: Manchester is at a 'tipping point' - but it will 'never be done' The first investment zone, the Manchester ‘Smile’, covers 209.1 hectares from the city centre to Salford University.
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