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Manchester City Council is consulting further on its budget for 2017-2020. There are now firm proposals with £30million of savings needed. But changes can still be made and the Council is inviting final comments and questions until 10 February, ahead of finally setting the budget in March.

Nationwide search begins for brilliant ideas to support inactive older people.

Sport England have put tackling inactivity right at the heart of their new strategy Towards an Active Nation – which means over the next four years, they are going to triple the amount they invest in helping inactive people become active.

People across Greater Manchester are being invited to help shape the region’s strategy for the next 20 years.

Greater Manchester’s ambition is to create a self-reliant, prosperous city-region. One which is safe, strong and secure. The Police and Crime Plan is about cutting crime and antisocial behaviour, protecting vulnerable people and maintaining public safety, whilst putting the needs of victims at the heart.

Information for the bulletin is compiled from a number of sources including Grantfinder, GMCVO (Greater Manchester Council for Voluntary Organisations) and direct from funders themselves. It showcases just a few of the hundreds of funding opportunities available for local community, voluntary and faith organisations.

This bulletin is produced by a partnership of local support and development agencies across Greater Manchester.