GMCA, the regional authority for Greater Manchester, coordinates transport, skills, housing, regeneration, waste and planning through its 11-member leadership.
Manchester City have been found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules. The council’s oversight of overage deals with Abu Dhabi United Group is under renewed scrutiny amid concerns about transparency and value. Officials say the regeneration has yielded substantial benefits for the city, while critics call for greater clarity over profits remitted to ADUG.
New prime minister Andy Burnham has vowed to end rough sleeping in the UK, backed by 340m in new funding to create 1,200 homes and provide intensive support for at least 3,000 rough sleepers over five years. The programme builds on Covid-era measures and Manchester’s Bed Every Night, as rough sleeping numbers remain at record levels in 2025, with 4,793 people sleeping rough on a single autumn night.
A mix of speeches and reports shows Africa and the UK embracing smart-city tech while real-world outcomes lag. Experts warn that benefits must reach ordinary households as investments in minerals, housing, and public spaces shape future growth.
Manchester City’s owners, the Abu Dhabi United Group, face a Premier League disciplinary process after breaching financial rules. Prime Minister Burnham has commented, prompting scrutiny of UK-government and local ties to the owners. The case raises questions about future investments and accountability.