Manchester appoints HOME director to citywide culture role
Dave Moutrey Director and Chief Executive of award-winning arts venue HOME has been appointed to the position of Director of Culture for Manchester.
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Fashion firm pays £2,200 for 100-bag fly-tipping offence
A Manchester fashion company has been ordered to pay more than £2,200, after admitting responsibility for around 100 bags of fly-tipped waste found blocking an alleyway in Longsight.
Next wave of roads to be fixed in Highways Investment Programme announced
Manchester City Council has announced the second wave of roads and pavements to be repaired through its five-year, £100m Highways Investment Programme.
Manchester Together - With One Voice: Alternative viewing opportunity
Cathedral Gardens will be used an alternative venue for those wishing to watch and take part in the Manchester Together – With One Voice event.
22 May anniversary: How people can take part in commemorative events
In the coming days, Manchester will be remembering those affected and the remarkable spirit of solidarity shown by the city and well-wishers in the aftermath of the Manchester Arena attack.
Council plans recycling boost for apartment blocks
Manchester City Council is planning changes to waste collection arrangements for apartment blocks, in a bid to further boost the city’s improving recycling rates.
Members of Manchester Mental Health Choir tell annual council meeting how singing results are off the scale(s)
How the Bee Vocal choir had their voices heard by city’s key decision-makers during Mental Health Awareness Week
Manchester welcomes new Lord Mayor
Councillor June Hitchen has taken up the chains of office as the new Lord Mayor of Manchester.
Town Hall sculptures on the move
They might be made of stone, but Manchester Town Hall's sculpture collection is on the move.
The word on the street is MANCHESTER DAY’S BACK
The countdown has begun for the city’s favourite day out as the Manchester Day WoW workshop opens for business.
Manchester Together - With One Voice: Finale songs and choirs confirmed for 22 May anniversary event
Three classic Mancunian songs and an Ariana Grande number will form the singalong finale of The Manchester Together – With One Voice event on 22 May.
A Celebration of the life and work of Councillor Shelia Newman
A public celebration of the life and work of Councillor Sheila Newman is to be held on Sunday 13 May.
Trees of Hope: Arena attack anniversary message trail details and route revealed
More details have been announced of the Trees of Hope trail, an important part of the programme to mark the first anniversary of last year’s 22 May Manchester Arena attack.
Changes to parking arrangements in Heaton Park announced
Changes to car parking arrangements at Heaton Park are being made, in order to improve the management of traffic within one of Manchester’s greatest green gems.
Manchester Together - With One Voice: organisers wowed by overwhelming response
There has been an overwhelming response to a call-out for choirs to take part in the Manchester Together – With One Voice event to commemorate the anniversary of the 22 May Arena attack.
Battle of Manchester Hill exhibition features pupils' work
Primary school pupils have been commended for playing an important part in helping tell the story of the Battle of Manchester Hill in a special exhibition now on at Manchester Central Library.
Stunning musical performance TONIGHT opens weekend of events to mark centenary of the Battle of Manchester Hill
A stunning cultural event to commemorate the men of the Manchester Regiment who fought at the Battle of Manchester Hill takes place tonight Friday 13 April at Manchester Cathedral.
Manchester local election candidates published
The full list of candidates in Manchester’s local elections on Thursday 3 May 2018 has now been published.
Manchester Together - Music and lyric events will mark 22 May anniversary
Further details of the Albert Square element of plans to commemorate one year since the 22 May 2017 terror attack have been announced.
School pupils and regiment mark centenary of the Battle of Manchester Hill at battle site in France
Pupils from Greater Manchester schools joined forces with members of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, French dignitaries, and local French school children today at Francilly-Selency - a small village in northern France - to mark the centenary of the Battle of Manchester Hill.
Council sets up £50k fund to help schools provide children with food and clothing
Manchester City Council has set up a brand new £50,000 welfare fund for schools to help them provide children in need in their schools with food and clothing.
City marks centenary of the Battle of Manchester Hill
Wednesday 21 March saw the centenary of the Battle of Manchester Hill - a battle that in one day took the lives of 79 men from the Manchester Regiment.
Reborn Central Library turns four
Manchester Central Library is more popular than ever before, four years on from reopening its doors following a major transformation.
Manchester one of the best cities globally for young people
Manchester has been named one of the best cities world-wide for young people to live in according to the Millennial City Ranking – and one of the most popular for students.
Volunteer at Manchester Day – the city’s big day out
Make sure you have a unique Manchester Day experience by being part of the show and take advantage of the volunteer opportunities on offer.
Ambitious Manchester to Chorlton Cycleway proposed
Ambitious plans for a new Manchester to Chorlton cycleway are being proposed, Manchester City Council announced today.
Affordable homes for people with learning disabilities start on site
70 specialist homes over four sites across Manchester will be created to help support people with learning disabilities live more independently.
The Council makes the iconic Manchester Bee symbol available to use
Manchester City Council holds the trademark for the Manchester Bee symbol and will make it available to use free of charge under licence.
Watch Manchester social workers react to thank you letters from children and families
A heart-warming short film showing the faces of social workers as they react to thank you letters from children and families they've helped has been shared online.
Full artist line-up announced for 'Manchester Hill Remembered' centenary cultural event
The full artist line-up has now been announced for next month's unique cultural event to mark the centenary of the Battle of Manchester Hill - a battle that in one day took the lives of 79 men from the Manchester Regiment.