The doors to Number 10 North were opening for the first time on Friday, with Prime Minister Andy Burnham due in Manchester to chair meetings.
The PM said Whitehall resistance to devolution is 'over for good' ahead of the historic moment.
Mr Burnham is expected to work from the site in Manchester once each week during his premiership.
On Friday, he will chair a meeting of the National Economic Council, a Cabinet committee first launched in 2008 to respond to economic challenges.
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Number 10 North LIVE updates as Prime Minister Andy Burnham due in Manchester
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