Manchester RAMS guide: Greater Manchester Combined Authority road permits, city-centre licensing, the postponed Clean Air Zone, and tram-corridor working.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Manchester's permit scheme really one scheme across ten boroughs?
- Yes — the GMCA Permit Scheme covers all ten Greater Manchester local authorities and is administered through the national Street Manager system. Borough-specific conditions still apply on top.
- Do I need separate RAMS for Metrolink work?
- No, but the RAMS must include the Metrolink interface as a named hazard with the agreed asset-protection controls. A separate task-briefing pack is often issued in addition.
- Does the paused Clean Air Zone affect my RAMS today?
- There's no charging zone in force, but framework principal contractors are increasingly requesting Stage V plant declarations. Including the declaration future-proofs the RAMS.