Manchester announces ambitious target for new homes
We set out a strategy to accelerate home building, in response to a projected surge in population.
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Manchester Libraries celebrate National Bookstart Week
Manchester Libraries will be holding themed storytimes to celebrate National Bookstart Week from Monday 24 – Friday 28 June.
Now there's a call for International Manchester Day
Tens of thousands of people watched this year's Manchester Day Parade – and now, Councillor Pat Karney is appealing to a global audience for an event to incorporate every Manchester across the world.
Chore’ costs blue badge cheat more than £750
A Preston man has been ordered to pay £759.54 for misusing a blue badge in Manchester city centre.
A new life for empty homes in East Manchester
A cluster of empty homes in East Manchester is being brought back into use – and the search for new owners has begun.
Council calls for communication over rail link
Manchester City Council is urging Network Rail to make sure they continue talking to residents and businesses as plans are developed for a crucial rail link across the city centre.
Wythenshawe regeneration plans help area prepare for take-off
Two regeneration plans which will help bring forward investment and jobs in Wythenshawe stimulated by Manchester Airport City Enterprise Zone are set to be approved.
Families test ride new trail for bike month
Try out a new world-class mountain bike trail, as part of a campaign urging commuters to swap four wheels for two.
Clayton residents told 'police and council are here for you'
Residents of Clayton will be reassured that the police and council are still working closely in the community following the conclusion of the Dale Cregan trial.
Business leaders to share the recipe for success with Manchester entrepreneurs
Five top British entrepreneurs are set to inspire fledging Manchester food and drink businesses at a free live panel discussion event.
Call for residents to donate blood
We need the help of Manchester residents to boost the numbers of people who give blood.
Year’s unpaid work for counterfeit trader
A trader has been ordered to carry out a year’s unpaid work after being caught selling thousands of counterfeit items.
Community plans for Levenshulme Library unveiled
Levenshulme Library will remain in its building, thanks to a pioneering plan devised by a local headteacher working with the council and the local community.
Manchester to host bedroom tax summit talks
Manchester City Council has invited Local Government Association (LGA) cities from across the country to discuss the future implications of the bedroom tax.
City centre free WiFi use set to soar
A major expansion of _FreebeeMCR, Manchester's public WiFi network, is taking place.
Students to boost charity funds as they move out
Students are being given a helping hand moving out of their homes this summer – while helping fight one of the UK’s biggest killers.
Spectacular success for fourth Manchester Day
Tens of thousands of people lined the streets to celebrate all things Manchester for the fourth Manchester Day Parade and its theme – "Wish You Were Here".
Sporting Pride in Manchester as the Games return
Squash, tennis and women’s football are among the sports on offer at Manchester’s annual weeklong festival for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and their friends.
Business and education leaders map out Manchester's digital future
Manchester hosts a top level two-day summit that will bring together key business and education leaders to map out the city's digital future.
Manchester Day pictures for prizes!
The Manchester Day Photography competition will separate the David Baileys from the snappy sids, finding the photos that best capture the Parade.
Help is at hand to get toasty
Greater Manchester residents are being encouraged to save energy - as well as reduce their fuel bills - by applying for free or discounted work on their homes.
World-leading digital touchscreen network for Manchester announced
20 ultra-modern screens, to be called the CityLive network, will be located in areas of the city centre with high footfall
Residents get in the picture with giant seaside-style postcards
Wooden billboards will have cut-outs like 1950s style postcards as part of Manchester Day publicity.
The Sharp Project launches new studio facilities designed for green screen production
The Sharp Project, Manchester’s digital content production complex, now has a purpose-built suite of four fully sound-proofed studios, believed to be the only dedicated green screen suite in the UK.
Fire hazard sofa company punished
A company caught selling sofas that may have become fire hazards has been ordered to pay more than £4,000 by magistrates.
Frontline benefit for children's social work in Manchester
Children's social work in Manchester is set to benefit significantly as new organisation Frontline begins recruiting high quality people onto its unique training course from this September.
Health cash set to fund 20mph bid for key residential areas
Plans are under way to make Manchester’s roads safer for children and more attractive for residents by creating more areas of the city with 20 mile per hour speed limits
Victorious University Challenge team receive one more honour
On 15 May Manchester University’s victorious University Challenge team will attend Manchester City Council’s AGM to be congratulated for their miraculous win on television’s toughest quiz.
New Twitter feeds keep north Manchester people in touch
Manchester City Council has launched new Twitter accounts for four neighbourhoods in north Manchester, with feeds for areas right across the city to follow in the coming months.
Broadway leisure centre set to remain open
Broadway Leisure Centre in Moston is set to remain open, under revised proposals published by the council.