Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is the guest on the latest episode of Manchester podcast Bricks to Riches, and among his revelations on the show he confirmed that public money will not be used to build the new Manchester United stadium, although he said the public sector can help with enabling infrastructure.
The podcast delves into the future of Manchester through the eyes of its political leader in the latest episode, Navigating Manchester’s Future with Mayor Andy Burnham.
Produced by Digital Next, a leading Manchester digital agency, the conversation provides an insider’s perspective on managing Greater Manchester, addressing pressing issues, and envisioning the city’s path forward.
Burnham shares his experience in city management, highlighting the daily challenges faced by the administration and the solutions being implemented to tackle pressing issues such as the housing crisis and homelessness.
The episode offers a comprehensive overview of the strategies and policies shaping Manchester’s future, and key topics discussed include:
- Manchester’s Growth Dynamics: An in-depth look at how Manchester is evolving and the factors driving its expansion.
- Public Transport Developments: Insights into projects like HS2 and their anticipated impact on the city’s connectivity and economic growth.
- Housing and Social Policies: Examination of the current housing crisis and the innovative measures being taken to address homelessness.
- Community and Interfaith Unity: The crucial role of community support and interfaith initiatives in fostering a cohesive and prosperous city.
- Manchester United’s Influence: Exploration of how the football club and other cultural icons contribute to Manchester’s identity and future.
On the topic of United’s mooted new “national stadium for the North,” Burnham said: “It’s not for us in the public sector to fund a new stadium, that needs to be made really clear. What we can do though is provide some of the enabling works around transport or other things that help unlock the potential of Manchester United to rebuild.”
Burnham’s candid discussion provides fascinating insights and information for anyone invested in the future of Manchester, or seeking to gain a deeper understanding of Manchester’s future from the person at the helm of its transformation.
“Unfiltered property investment podcast” Bricks to Riches, from Manchester property investor Nabeel Mussarat, is available on Spotify ad YouTube.
