New director of housing and residential growth named
Jon Sawyer has been named as Manchester City Council’s new Director of Housing and Residential Growth.
News Stories
The WORD ON THE STREET is that Manchester Day was incredible
Tens of thousands of people lined the streets today to experience the annual city-wide celebration of Manchester with this year’s theme – THE WORD ON THE STREET
From Moss Side to Grenfell with love
Pupils at St Mary's C of E Primary School in Moss Side have been wearing 'green for Grenfell' to show everyone affected by last year's Grenfell fire tragedy in London that they are thinking of them.
Manchester announces £3m investment in road safety around schools
Details of a £3m scheme to improve road safety around local schools will be heard by Manchester City Council’s Neighbourhoods and Environment Scrutiny Committee next week.
Good weather and well-behaved crowds help make a successful Parklife 2018
The sun shone on Heaton Park – for the most part - as 160,000 people soaked up performances from an all-star line-up including Liam Gallagher, the xx, Skepta and N*E*R*D.
Manchester Day is a foodie’s nirvana
Manchester Food and Drink Festival have compiled a truly mouth-watering selection of food traders for this year’s Manchester Day, along with some of Manchester's best breweries.
Permanent memorial to Somme fallen to be created in Heaton Park
Plans have been drawn up for a permanent memorial in the city to those who lost their lives at the Battle of the Somme during the First World War - the worst day of combat in British military history.
Get set for Manchester Day
The weekend the city has been waiting for returns on Sunday 17 June.
Pioneering new company to help care leavers will be set up in Manchester
A pioneering new company providing support and guidance to care leavers will be set up in Manchester after proposals to do so were given the green light by the Council's Executive.
Shirley Baker exhibition set for take off at Wythenshawe Forum Library
Jet back in time as a free photography exhibition is set to launch at Wythenshawe Forum Library showcasing how Manchester Airport and its passengers used to look 30 years ago.
Brand new awards to recognise the best of Manchester culture
A brand new awards ceremony will take place this Autumn in Manchester to recognise the best cultural events held in the city over the last year.
The Manchester Day artists' workshop opens to the public for the first time
In exciting news, this year we will be opening the Manchester Day creative workshop on Saturday June 2 to give the public a behind the scenes sneak preview of the big day on Sunday June 17.
Drive to find new foster carers targets pet owners
Dog lovers who have their own pooch are being targeted by Manchester City Council in its latest drive to recruit foster carers for some of the city's most vulnerable children.
Now's the time to get involved in volunteering
The contribution of Manchester’s army of volunteers is being highlighted and celebrated during this year’s Volunteers’ Week.
The Smiths 1984 - 1986 - Photographs by Stephen Wright
An exhibition of early photographs of Manchester music icons The Smiths – including the world-famous shot of the group posing outside the Salford Lads Club - is to go on display at Central Library.
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.
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.
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.