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Local and GMCA Mayoral elections are taking place in Manchester on 2 May.
Promotional materials are available to help inform voters about recent changes.
If you’d like to vote a polling station, you’ll need photo ID. If you don’t have photo ID you can apply for free voter ID here
You can find out what ID is accepted here
Greater Manchester's Devolution Trailblazer – the VCFSE sector role in the GM Single Settlement
The Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise sector has an important role to play in the devolution journey of Greater Manchester. In November 2023 the Mayor of Greater Manchester and GMCA signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with HM Treasury that outlined the 5 pillars of a Single Funding Settlement for GM.
The implementation of the Elections Act in the United Kingdom signifies a momentous shift in the country's electoral processes. These changes, scheduled to be phased in gradually, have wide-reaching implications for Election Administrators and the general public. As an infrastructure organisation for the local voluntary, community and social enterprise sector in Manchester, it is essential for us to clarify how these modifications impact our communities.
Read the headline results from the latest Greater Manchester Residents survey (wave 11) produced by GMCA. Findings are based on fieldwork with c1,500 residents from across all ten districts, undertaken 29 January to 13 February. They cover cost of living, housing, transport and local areas.
What are the priorities for your organisation and sector for the next five years and beyond? What challenges are your organisation facing that need to be heard? Do you want your voice added to a manifesto that will help set the political agenda for the VCSE sector? 
By Emily McKinnell
The committee discussed the annual public sector equality duty report, providing an overview of council’s delivery against objectives of knowing Manchester better, improving life chances and celebrating diversity. The report acknowledged good progress but recognised gaps and where further progress can be made.
Do you work with children and/or adults at risk in Manchester?
Manchester Safeguarding Partnership is currently conducting a workforce survey and is keen to hear from frontline staff and operational managers across statutory and wider partners who work with children and/or adults at risk in Manchester. This is an opportunity for staff to have their say on safeguarding in Manchester.
A consultation has opened on new laws which will scale up preparedness for terrorist attacks, making sure the public is protected without putting unnecessary burdens on smaller businesses and organisations. 
Your voice can help create a new ten-year vision for Manchester – one that takes the city from 2025 to 2035.
Overseen by Manchester City Council, the Our Manchester Strategy 2035 will be the city’s plan for the next ten years to make everyone part of the city’s successes and make sure everyone has the opportunity to shape the future. 
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