Take a look at the new man in charge of making nights out in Manchester safer ...
Greater Manchester's Mayor's put the man behind Parklife and Warehouse Project in charge of keeping people safe on nights out in the city centre.
Last updated 7th Jun 2018
Greater Manchester's Mayor's put the man behind Parklife and Warehouse Project in charge of keeping people safe on nights out in the city centre.
Andy Burnham created the 'night time economy advisor' job to 'make the region's nightlife stronger, safer, better connected and even more attractive'.
He then gave the job to Sacha Lord who, as well as founding big events, has worked in the industry at every level since he was a student 25 years ago.
Sacha said:
“I'm looking forward to visiting and meeting with the voices who represent Greater Manchester’s nightlife, and working closely with our councils and all other partner agencies to achieve our goals.
“I’ll be taking a look at what is missing from our night-time economy, what we need to improve on and developing what is working well. From talking and listening to key voices across Greater Manchester, I envisage a synergy emerging, which will create a list of targets that I'll be setting and announcing in the coming months.
“The night-time economy is the fifth biggest industry in the country, employing more than 8% of the UK’s workforce and here in Greater Manchester, we have always recognised its importance.
“Drawing on my 25 years’ experience in the sector, along with comments and opinions from all 10 boroughs and members of the panel, I'm looking forward to getting work and helping to build on Greater Manchester’s night-time economy.”