£7m Fund Allocated to Study Northern Games Bid for England
What happened
John Healey's first Budget will announce a £7 million fund to explore a bid for 'Northern Games' in northern England. This money is designated for a full feasibility study, which could potentially see the games held in the North in the 2040s. The government had previously asked UK Sport to conduct an initial assessment of the idea in May.
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Why it matters
The government is funding a study into a major sporting event, which Andy Burnham stated could unlock opportunity across towns and cities in the North. A UK Trade and Investment report from 2013 estimated that hosting the Olympics boosted the economy by £9.9 billion.
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Who's involved
- Andy BurnhamAdvocated for the Northern Games to promote national unity and unlock opportunity.
- EnglandThe geopolitical state where the potential games would be held.
- Department for TransportThe Department for Transport, whose planning may be required for the feasibility study.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Greater ManchesterSpeculative
Greater Manchester could see direct regional funding allocation and policy focus on Northern England.
- EnglandSpeculative
England might see policy direction and funding for regional economic stimulus across the country.
- Department for TransportSpeculative
The Department for Transport may require detailed planning and funding for transport links needed for the feasibility study.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Northern Games bid could bring regional opportunities to Greater ManchesterPotential regional funding and infrastructure focus could benefit Greater Manchester.Possible
- Northern Games study may require major transport planning from DfTThe Department for Transport may need to plan major transport links for Northern GamesPossible
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The entities involved
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England
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)