Other Publications
This section covers all the main documents and strategies that New Economy has published since 2008. These include the Manchester Independent Economic Review and the Multi-Area Agreement – both pre-cursors to the Greater Manchester Strategy and the Statutory City Region.
Archived material, produced before 2008, is available in the archive section, below. Updated and new key documents will be loaded onto this section of the website.
Manchester Science Review released
September 2010
This report finds that Manchester’s concentration of world-class scientific strength is well positioned to support the government’s ambitions to boost the effectiveness of government funded science and research activity.
The landmark review of Manchester’s science and innovation capacity, chaired by NESTA Chief Executive Jonathan Kestenbaum, and carried out by SQW, reported on how Manchester’s research and innovation assets align with the research priorities of government departments and national research councils.
The Report found that:
- Manchester has the density of world class scientific strength in areas similar to those in which government departments and national research councils invest
- The reports highlights the unique combination of assets along Corridor Manchester which include the University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University, NHS Hospitals, incubator and science park facilities
- Science investment is vital in driving the future growth of the Manchester economy and this in turn would play a meaningful role in the further development of the UK’s scientific base and driving the growth needed to secure a robust economic recovery.
- The report looks at how relocation decisions are taken and concludes that both in principle and in practice, there should be scope for more intensive conversations about how these could be taken forward in ways which would benefit Manchester and thereby the UK
The Report also notes that research organisations within Manchester were responsible for almost 6% of all UK research publications between 2006 and 2008. 40% of these were produced with foreign collaborators, indicating the quality and depth of work.
- Manchester Science Review (526kb)
- Manchester Science Review: Annexes (643kb)
New Economy research released on attracting and retaining innovative entrepreneurs
June 2010
This report, carried out by New Economy for the North West Regional Development Agency (NWDA), finds that Manchester would be better at attracting and retaining innovative entrepreneurs if it improved its image in other parts of the UK, and was better able to connect its large base of talented residents with successful small and medium sized businesses.
The report finds that there is an apparent mismatch between the perceptions of those entrepreneurs that successfully live and work in Manchester and many of those who have never been to the city; especially amongst senior executives and those in the South. A perceived lack of senior executive level talent locally could be seen to make it difficult to hire top people and limit the quality of networking opportunities for entrepreneurs. The report recommends that the public and private sector should work together on a coherent and sustainable marketing and ‘sense of place’ policy which would improve perceptions of the city as a place to live and work and better promote its achievements.
Furthermore, the interviews reveal that existing efforts to connect potential talent to the local labour market could be better co-ordinated and promoted, and highlights the importance of fostering better links between universities and business. The report also recommends further efforts to increase the take-up and supply of internships, which were almost universally welcomed by businesses.
Greater Manchester Strategic Housing Market Assessment
May 2010
The Greater Manchester Strategic Housing Market Assessment explores the issues affecting housing markets in Greater Manchester and identifies future housing requirements, placing AGMA in an informed position to develop a strategic framework that will direct growth, investment and intervention to ensure delivery of the required housing offer. This research compliments and adds to work conducted at individual Authority-level as well as the regional assessment completed for 4NW.
We acknowledge that the economic climate has changed significantly since the original report was written and although the majority of the data, findings and recommendations hold true an update report has now been produced. Both documents are attached below.
- Greater Manchester Strategic Housing Market Assessment Update – May 2010 (756kb)
- Greater Manchester Strategic Housing Market Assessment – December 2008 (10681kb)
Greater Manchester Green Roof Feasibility Study
August 2009
This report looks at the feasibility of a conurbation-wide Green Roof Programme for Greater Manchester.
The brief for the Feasibility Study includes the following two-fold purpose:
- To scope and propose a work programme for a Greater Manchester green roof project that, upon implementation, will result in the increased installation of green roofs across Greater Manchester. This is to include green roof feasibility studies for five existing buildings within the City of Manchester to act as demonstrator projects; and
- To produce a Greater Manchester green roof guidance document.
Download the Greater Manchester Green Roof Feasibility Study – Part 1 (1102kb)
Also available:
Greater Manchester Green Roof Guidance (2505kb)
Manchester Independent Economic Review
April 2009
The Manchester Independent Economic Review is the first independent review of its kind. All of the reports produced by the Review, as well as the final Reviewer’s Report are available here.
Please note: this link takes you out of the New Economy website.
Greater Manchester Strategic Enterprise Framework 2009 – 2011
February 2009
The GM Strategic Enterprise Framework 2009 – 2011 sets out a framework for business engagement and interaction, and New Economy’s strategic direction for enterprise. The priorities set out in this document have now been incorporated into the Greater Manchester Strategy.
Download the Greater Manchester Strategic Enterprise Framework 2009 – 2011 (1735kb)
Greater Manchester Rural Economic Baseline
September 2008
New Economy (operating as Manchester Enterprises) commissioned EDAW to undertake a baseline study of the rural environment in Greater Manchester. The baseline work aims to provide an improved understanding of the dynamics within rural areas and help inform and guide economic policy and strategy development.
The study has been funded by the Northwest Regional Development Agency.
Download the Greater Manchester Rural Baseline Executive Summary (1170kb)
Also available:
Section 1: Content and Introduction (2044kb)
Section 2: Strategic Review (1109kb)
Section 3: Stakeholder Consultation (1423kb)
Section 4.1 & 4.2: Data Analysis (5582kb)
Section 4.4 & 4.5: Data Analysis (472kb)
Section 5: SWOT and Strategic Direction (1043kb)
Manchester Multi-Area Agreement
June 2008
Manchester’s Multi-Area Agreement has now been incorporated into the Statutory City Region Agreement (3333kb) signed by the Greater Manchester ten local authorities and Government in November 2009.
Download the Manchester Multi-Area Agreement (2291kb)
