The Great Debate: LGBT Mayoral Hustings

How will Greater Manchester's first elected mayor tackle the issues affecting you? Join Gaydio's Emma Goswell as she quizzes the candidates in an evening of lively debate, coinciding with the launch of the Never Going Underground Exhibition at PHM. Submit your questions ahead of the event here: https://goo.gl/508enV or tweet @LGBTfdn using #LGBThustings ================================================ Hosted by Gaydio’s Emma Goswell, this is your chance to meet and quiz the candidates looking to take on the top job as part of one of the biggest changes to local government in Greater Manchester in decades. It’s your chance to see where they stand on the issues that matter to you, from tackling the housing shortage to what it means for local businesses. Greater Manchester is one of the combined authorities that will be electing a metro mayor on 4 May 2017 as part of the Government’s plans to allow these authorities to take on an increased number of functions. The new Mayor will be directly elected by people across Greater Manchester. They will lead and work with other local authority leaders to set out the strategy for the Greater Manchester Combined Authority which will have a greater say on a range of key areas. Currently these will include: • transport • planning • housing • regeneration • training and skills • local business support, • police • fire service; and • economic growth Click the link above to book your place at this free event, and join us for what will be an evening of lively debate that coincides with LGBT History Month and the opening day of Never Going Underground: the fight for LGBT+ rights a unique exhibition exploring the past, present and future of LGBT+ activism (http://www.phm.org.uk/whatson/never-going-underground-the-fight-for-lgbt-rights/) You can also submit questions in advance of the debate via @LGBTFoundation using #LGBTHustings or fill out the short survey here: https://goo.gl/508enV The event is brought to you in conjunction with the LGBT Foundation, Contact Theatre, Gaydio, and the People’s History Museum. Partner websites: www.lgbt.foundation; www.contactmcr.com; www.phm.org.uk; www.gaydio.co.uk For further background information on the planned new Mayor of Greater Manchester visit the following links: http://www.centreforcities.org/publication/everything-need-know-metro-mayors/ https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/homepage/57/the_mayor