Caroline Simpson

“has run a £3bn-a-year budget and, on a reported salary of £240,000”

“a £1bn programme launched earlier this year”

“overseeing £1bn of investment in the town centre”

“a £630m lump sum replacing scores of smaller grants, with leaders free to move up to 10 per cent between priorities.”

“Since taking over the GMCA in June 2024, Simpson has run a £3bn-a-year budget and, on a reported salary of £240,000, leads both the city’s governing authority and Transport for Greater Manchester.”

“She is also credited with driving the Greater Manchester Good Growth Fund, a £1bn programme launched earlier this year to help support each of the city region’s 10 boroughs.”