Manchester franchising announcement
Andy Burnham (Mayor of Greater Manchester, fourth from left) with Lee Wasnidge (MD Stagecoach Manchester, third from left) at today's press announcement. Full attendees (from L to R): Cllr Shah Wasir, Rochdale Council (Portfolio Holder for Highways) Cllr Lucy Smith Deputy Leader, Bury Council Lee Wasnidge, Managing Director Stagecoach Manchester Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester Ian Humphreys, First Bus Matt Rawlinson, Diamond (then onto the front row again) Cllr Arooj Shah, Leader, Oldham Council Cllr Neil Emmott, Leader, Rochdale Council Lorna Fitzsimons, GM Business Board