Manchester Life project update, Ancoats and Islington
Manchester Life Development Company has appointed a world leading professional team for Phase One and held its first community event.
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2015-16 budget approved
Manchester City Council has approved the budget for 2015/16 at its full meeting today, Friday 6 March.
Major building programme at Belle Vue Sports Village underway
Construction has started at the Belle Vue Sports Village that will transform another part east Manchester into an internationally recognised destination for sport.
Research to tackle gambling issues in communities
Manchester has joined forces with a London council to tackle gambling issues in the community through the first research project of its kind in the UK.
Manchester's inspirational women featured in free talks to celebrate International Women's Day 2015
A series of free talks about some of Manchester's most inspirational women will be held at Central Library, to celebrate International Women's Day 2015.
Manchester celebrates International Women's Day 2015
A programme of events and activities are being held across Manchester in celebration of International Women's Day (IWD).
Leader to take part in devolution Twitter 'Question Time'
People with questions about devolution in Greater Manchester can put them to Sir Richard Leese in a special Twitter ‘Question Time’ session.
How integrated health and care teams in south Manchester can have major effect on hospital admittance rates
New ways of working, including setting up ‘virtual wards’ within an hour of patients’ homes are helping to keep South Manchester patients out of hospital and have helped hundreds of people in the area
Illegal street traders to pay over £1000
Two traders caught illegally selling items on the street have been ordered to pay more than a £1000.
Stories, poems and author visits for Manchester children on World Book Day
Manchester Libraries will be celebrating World Book Day in style with a variety of exciting events to inspire children with a love of reading.
Award winning author Gavin Extense to meet fans at Central Library
Gavin Extense is visiting Central Library to talk about his new book, and sign copies at a free event on Wednesday 11 March between 1pm and 2pm.
Residents asked for views on Rusholme cycle scheme
Residents are being asked for their views on ambitious plans set to transform cycling facilities along Manchester’s curry mile.
Major step forward for Devo Manc: Greater Manchester announces shared plan for £6 billion health and social care funding
Greater Manchester and NHS England have announced groundbreaking plans around the future of health and social care.
Book in to hold your wedding at Central Library
It’s been a favourite meeting place for Manchester's sweethearts since 1934 and now, for the first time, happy couples are able to exchange their vows in one of Manchester’s most iconic buildings.
New Manchester secondary school details announced
The Dean Trust has been confirmed as the sponsor for a new £24m secondary school in central Manchester which will open its doors to pupils this September.
Illegal taxi drivers to pay nearly £2,800
Three illegal taxi drivers caught in Manchester have been ordered to pay a total of £2,785 after being prosecuted for breaking licensing rules.
Over 1000 on-the-spot fines issued in crackdown
A special litter busting team have handed out over 1,000 fixed penalty notices in just over three months.
Manchester residents among the most active in England
New figures have revealed that Manchester resident’s are some of the most active in the country and that year on year more people are regularly taking part in sport across the city.
Manchester children inspired by squash stars
Just over 1,200 Manchester school children will get the opportunity to visit the National Squash Championships this week as Britain’s best squash players head to the city.
New rental strategy will help ensure standards
With population growth expected to continue, the council sets out a strategy to ensure quality within the rental sector.
Manchester's health commissioners work with voluntary groups to ease loneliness in older people and keep them well
Manchester is pioneering projects to beat loneliness as research shows how older residents describe feelings of social isolation - which can also be linked to poor mental and physical health.
Sports science and medicine institute takes Beswick Hub into pioneering second phase
Planning permission has been granted for a new sports health and science research facility in Manchester, the first of its kind in the UK.
Central Library to host First National Festival of LGBT History
The First National Festival of LGBT History takes place at Manchester Central Library this Valentine’s Day.
Greater Manchester-wide voter registration campaign kicks off
A campaign to encourage people to make sure they are registered to vote is underway.
Manchester pupils win Central Library commemorative postcard competition
Pupils from four Manchester schools are celebrating after winning the Central Library commemorative postcard competition.
Central Manchester health bosses in bid to reduce medicine waste
A campaign to stop £1m of medicines being wasted has launched across Central Manchester.
Festival taskforce created as Parklife dates announced
Manchester City Council and event organisers announce that the Parklife Weekender 2015 will take place in Heaton Park on June 6 and 7.
Hate crime victims talk about their experiences as awareness week launched
Former Apprentice contestant Sanjay Sood-Smith, as well as the mother of murder victim Sophie Lancaster, will talk about their experiences at the launch of Manchester’s hate crime awareness week.
Manchester hosts national conference to debate the education of looked after children
The education and achievements of looked after children and young people tops the agenda in Manchester as the city hosts this year's national Virtual School Heads' Conference on Thursday 15 January.
Response to Prime Minister's claim about council expenditure
Sir Richard Leese, leader of Manchester City Council, said: "I would like to take this opportunity to quash a myth - twice repeated by the Prime Minister - that Manchester City Council underspent by £50m last financial year.