@danielwood5
You've taken your Blue specs off and said that it's right that Burnham should, as the GM Mayor be pushing for Government money. Please can you point to where he has asked Central government for money in and around Eastlands ? Manchester City Council and MCFC have had to do it all.
Aside from the swamp, that area is already a great place to live. Terraced houses go for 250k, apartments go for 160k.
It is just a money making exercise for already rich people, some of whom are corrupt, some disingenuous.
I suggest you take your political glasses off its clouding your judgement.