Greater manchester Congestion Charge - Transportation Innovation Fund

Date published: 04/07/2008

Information Seminar – Rochdale

Date: 8 July 2008
Time: 8:00 – 10:00am

Venue: Zen Internet Ltd, Sandbrook Park, Rochdale OL11 1RY

The Department for Transport has recently unveiled a £2.77billion investment package to rebuild and greatly expand Greater Manchester’s public transport infrastructure. A condition upon accepting this money is the introduction of a peak time congestion charge.

Greater Manchester Chamber are running a series of local events to give all businesses the opportunity to hear the full facts on the public transport improvements and proposed congestion charge – this is your chance to find our how the plans could affect you and your business!

See the details of the public transport improvements in your area.

Representatives of Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Authority will be on hand to answer all your questions.

Learn how the congestion charge will work and what impact it may have on your business.

Meet those behind the proposals.

If you are unable to attend your local seminar, the full events timetable can be found on the Chamber website at www.gmchamber.co.uk

Hauliers – A special extended session will be held on the 9th July at the Trafford event to discuss the needs and impacts of the proposals on the haulage and distribution sectors. All businesses are welcome.

All events are free and you are welcome to whichever is the most convenient for you.

For further information and to confirm your place, please contact:

Carol Hopkins on 07779 091307 or email carol.hopkins@gmchamber.co.uk