I am thrilled to tell you that I will be hosting a mayoral business husting in April, focusing entirely on Greater Manchester’s business community, at Salford University’s fabulous Peel Hall.
This event has been organised by a coalition of the city region’s business organisations: the Federation of Small Businesses, the CBI, Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, the Institute of Directors, the Institute of Chartered Accountants England & Wales, and pro-manchester. All the details and registration are HERE.
Husting events are a unique opportunity for voters – in this case businesses – to engage directly with all the mayoral candidates to gain invaluable insights into their visions for Greater Manchester’s future ahead of the 2nd May elections.
So, what exactly is a husting? Picture it as a platform where candidates from all the major parties converge to present their plans for Greater Manchester’s economic future. It’s not about words, it’s about substance. Candidates will discuss tangible strategies to stimulate growth, ignite innovation, and cultivate an environment where businesses can flourish.
For those unfamiliar with hustings events, they resemble a BBC Question Time style format, offering voters and candidates alike an opportunity to really engage. Candidates get the opportunity to spotlight their core policies and articulate their vision for our City Region’s economy, while voters can delve into the specifics of each agenda and help to make informed decisions on election day.
At the heart of this event will be the Greater Manchester business agenda. Every aspect of our economic landscape will be under scrutiny:
- from addressing business challenges, to delivering prosperity across all of our boroughs and diverse communities;
- from securing environmental sustainability, to optimising public sector procurement;
- from nurturing education and developing skills, to enhancing transport infrastructure.
- and anything else the audience want to ask the candidates…
And it’s you, our city region’s stakeholders, who will be driving the conversation with your questions.
This hustings isn’t merely about making promises, it’s about presenting practical solutions and tangible actions that will shape the future of our city region for years to come.
Whether you’re a seasoned business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or simply a concerned citizen invested in our region’s prosperity, please put the date in your calendars and reserve your complimentary tickets. Join us on April 17th for an interesting evening of political engagement, with business at its heart.
Let’s come together in our pursuit of a brighter, more prosperous future for Greater Manchester. I look forward to seeing you at the hustings!
Claire Ebrey