Warehouse Project and Parklife founder Sacha Lord has been
unveiled as Greater Manchester’s first-ever night-time economy
adviser.
Appointed by Mayor , Sacha will champion Greater
Manchester’s thriving nightlife and set out bold plans to ensure
people on a night out can have a safe and enjoyable
time.
He will be supported by a night-time economy panel, which
will comprise experts from across Greater Manchester to develop,
discuss and deliver plans to develop the city-region’s nightlife,
making it stronger, safer, better-connected, and an even more
attractive destination.
Sacha said: “I'm looking forward
to visiting and meeting with the voices who represent Greater
Manchester’s nightlife, and working closely with our councils and
all other partner agencies to achieve our
goals.
“I’ll be taking a look at what is missing from our
night-time economy, what we need to improve on and developing
what is working well. From talking and listening to key voices
across Greater Manchester, I envisage a synergy emerging, which
will create a list of targets that I'll be setting and announcing
in the coming months.
“The night-time economy is the fifth biggest industry
in the country, employing more than 8% of the UK’s workforce and
here in Greater Manchester, we have always recognised its
importance.
“Drawing on my 25 years’ experience in the sector,
along with comments and opinions from all 10 boroughs and members
of the panel, I'm looking forward to getting work and helping to
build on Greater Manchester’s night-time
economy.”
Mayor of Greater Manchester,
said: “Greater Manchester is known across the
country and beyond for its thriving nightlife. By appointing a
night-time economy adviser and panel, I want us to build on our
strong reputation to make it even better - for residents,
visitors and those who work in the sector.
“Sacha brings with him a wealth of experience. He’s a
real Greater Manchester success story and I’m thrilled that he’s
joining us as our first-ever night-time
adviser.
“Improving the night-time economy across our
city-region isn’t just about bars and clubs – it’s about ensuring
our towns and cities have a diverse and appealing offer across
Greater Manchester which can play to our local strengths, and
improving transport links to ensure our towns and cities are
better connected places that people can enjoy day and
night.
“Building a better night-time across Greater Manchester
also complements our plans to breathe new life into our towns
through the Town Centre Challenge.”
The night-time adviser was revealed in a Facebook Live
broadcast from The Clarence in Bury – an award-winning pub,
restaurant and brewery which represents the very best in what
Greater Manchester has to offer on a night out.
Bury is the only town in Greater Manchester with purple
flag status. Purple flag towns and cities have shown that they
are well-managed and offer a safe, vibrant, appealing positive
experience to residents and visitors alike.
Councillor Andrea Simpson, Deputy Leader at Bury
Council, said: “The recent confirmation that
Bury had secured the Purple Flag award for the fourth year
running was great news and well-earned recognition for all the
partners. The hard work they put in helps keep Bury a great place
to live, work, study and visit.
“We’ve made great strides in Bury towards creating a
vibrant and diverse night-time offer and we’re very much looking
forward to working with Sacha Lord to further enhance what Bury
and Greater Manchester has to offer.”
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The panel will be made up of representatives from the
private and voluntary and community sectors, local authorities
and key public services to deliver support to the night-time
economy, including transport, policing and health and social
care.
The adviser and panel will draw on the latest evidence from
the UK and worldwide to develop and work towards creating a
world-class night-time economy for Greater Manchester.
They will draw on a number of ambitions from the Greater
Manchester Strategy including:
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Creating good jobs with opportunities for people to
progress and develop in a thriving and productive
economy
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World-class connectivity that keeps Greater Manchester
moving
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Making Greater Manchester safe for everyone
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Providing high quality culture and leisure offer for
all
