Back on the statues, our inaugural summit and standing at Neville Neville's grave

Gary Neville’s development company, Relentless, is reshaping Manchester’s urban core, turning areas like St. Michael’s into a concentrated hub of commercial projects. Beyond property development, the city’s civic identity is being redefined through statues, moving away from traditional figures toward individuals like boxer Len Johnson, who challenged systemic racial barriers. The discussion extends to the "Future of Greater Manchester Summit," where Council Leader Bev Craig addresses the strategic implications of the Abu Dhabi United Group’s land deal in East Manchester. Craig emphasizes the importance of "Number 10 North" as a tool for bypassing Whitehall bureaucracy and securing essential infrastructure, such as an underground station at Piccadilly. These efforts reflect a broader shift toward aggressive local lobbying to ensure the region’s economic competitiveness and connectivity by 2050, balancing private investment with public-sector advocacy.