Leader of the Council Bev Craig welcomes the new strategy that has the potential to create jobs, while attracting new business and supporting growth.
Cllr Craig said:
"Manchester is the fastest-growing UK city and will be at the forefront of creating thousands of new jobs and growing the country's economy. Finally, we have a Government with a long term national Industrial Strategy focused on attracting investment, making it easier for businesses to grow, protecting jobs and -crucially - backing our plans locally. Having just returned from a Greater Manchester International Trade Mission, we know the difference this makes.
"Manchester already has globally recognised strengths in many of the key priority sectors identified - such as life sciences, professional, legal and business services, creative industries and digital, tech and AI - this will supercharge them even more.
"It's great to see the Government announce an Industrial Strategy Council to oversee delivery and even better news that Manchester has been chosen as its headquarters. In a changing world, the world's first industrial city is well-placed to help shape the dynamic industries of the future."