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Manchester loves the Green Investment Bank Manchester has a history of embracing global innovation. Our commitment and ambition to lead the green economy are shown through our actions and innovations highlighted through our proposal to become the home of the Green Investment Bank. The Commitment to bring the Green Investment Bank to Manchester is resolute. It has the full backing of Greater Manchester’s ten local authorities and the strong partnerships between the private and public sector communities enables it to agree an innovative and unprecedented deal to locate the Green Investment Bank in the heart of the UK’s financial and professional services sector for less than £20 per square foot. Manchester is united by the desire to achieve the national vision for a low carbon economy and it’s knows that the government’s mission to create the worlds first dedicated green investment bank as a catalyst for a successful transition to a low carbon economy would find it’s ideal home in the original modern city. Manchester’s strength’s lie in a number of key areas. When set against other regional centres, there is no comparison for Manchester when it comes to financial and professional services expertise, ease of access to the local existing and emerging talent pool, world class research and innovation and when considering infrastructure and recruitment costs. Manchester’s business case is based on specific solutions to the needs ot the Green Investment Bank. In the most recent UK Cities Monitor. Manchester was voted the best city in the UK to locate both a new headquarters and a back office function for the second year running. Manchester’s proposal will demonstrate that it carries the lowest risk offering of the regionis and is the most cost effective alternative to London, achieving maximum value for tax payers money. The Green Investment Bank will benefit from the full support and partnership of Manchester’s private and public sector communities in order to ensure a legacy of innovative and sustainable projects. To find out more about Manchester’s bid for the Green Investment Bank please visit www.greenbankmcr.org.uk |
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