What is each Greater Manchester mayor candidate promising in their manifestos?

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In 10 days time, Greater Manchester will go to the polls to choose its new mayor. With a range of powers over transport, policing, economy, and education - to name a few - over nearly three million people, the 2024 mayoral election winner will become arguably the most powerful figure in Greater Manchester’s political history.

That’s because in 2025, the region is expected to get a ‘single settlement’ of cash from the government. In effect, it means the mayor will run the GM Combined Authority (GMCA) akin to a government department.

The new mayor will also be able to benefit from permission to retain 100 percent of business rates for 10 years. READ MORE: We asked the people who want to be your Greater Manchester mayor four simple questions So with such an important decision on the cards, what are each of the six candidates offering voters? Here, the Local Democracy Reporting Service takes a look at each manifesto... Jake Austin did not send over a manifesto when asked by the LDRS.

However, when asked previously what he would do for the people of Greater Manchester in the first 100 days of office, he said: “For years we've had announcements, hints, and teases about the Metrolink connecting up areas of our region it has so far left behind, like Stockport, Bolton, and Wigan. “I am not willing to wait any longer for the work to begin, and I'll make it my priority to start work on extending the Metrolink to Stockport (and beyond) as soon as elected, so that everyone can benefit from the multi-modal transport we desperately need.” To vote on May 2, you will need to take photo ID to a polling station, here is a full list of accepted ID Asked how Greater Manchester will change by the end of the mayoral term, he