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No increase in council tax in Manchester
Published Wednesday 3rd February 2010 in Your Council news
Manchester City Council is freezing council tax this year to give a helping hand to residents as the UK moves out of recession.
Student intern programme rolled out across Council
Published Tuesday 9th February 10 in Jobs and careers news.
A work placement programme which gives Manchester youngsters the chance to walk the corridors of power at Manchester’s Town Hall has been deemed a success and is being rolled out across the Council.
Volunteers wanted to preserve Chinese history
Published Tuesday 9th February 10 in Leisure, libraries and culture news.
As the Chinese Community prepares to celebrate Chinese New Year, it is also invited to take part in the Manchester China Town Project, to create an archive collection about the community's history.
Strictly Wheelchair Dancing on a roll
Published Monday 8th February 10 in Leisure, libraries and culture news.
A ballroom and Latin dancing class for wheelchair users and their able-bodied friends and relatives is being launched in Manchester this month and hopes to capture interest created by a new BBC show.
Wythenshawe Wide Web training for small businesses
Published Monday 8th February 10 in Business news.
Small businesses in Wythenshawe are about to be helped to raise their profile on the internet thanks to a series of free workshops at the Forum Library, starting this week.
New East Manchester appoints new Chairman
Published Monday 8th February 10 in Your Council news.
Simon Bate, Director at Ask Developments, has been appointed chairman of urban regeneration company, New East Manchester (NEM) replacing Robert Hough who held the position for seven years.
Free legal advice available in east Manchester
Published Monday 8th February 10 in Advice and benefits news.
East Manchester residents can now benefit from free legal advice.
Manchester City Council secures conviction for Benefit Fraud
Published Friday 5th February 10 in Advice and benefits news.
Nicola Finch (31) of Grangemill Walk Moston, was convicted on 5 February 2010 of dishonestly obtaining income support, housing benefit and council tax benefit amounting to £32,214.00.
Manchester is aiming to lead the way with services for children with autism
Published Friday 5th February 10 in Education and learning news.
Manchester is aiming to become a centre of excellence for children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with the creation of a purpose built school and training centre.
Story telling con-man gets five year ASBO
Published Friday 5th February 10 in Community and living news.
A 31 year old man who conned passengers into giving him money with a series of hard luck stories has been given a five year ASBO.
North Manchester school on stilts prepares to open
Published Friday 5th February 10 in Education and learning news.
An innovative eco-friendly school built on stilts, is celebrating the completion of building work next week with a time capsule burial.
Vehicle checks recover hundreds of pounds in fines
Published Thursday 4th February 10 in Your Council news.
Manchester City Council has recovered more than £750 in unpaid fines following a day of action in Baguley.
100 people get jobs through employment initiative
Published Wednesday 3rd February 10 in Environment and planning news.
A scheme to get unemployed east Manchester residents into work has so far helped secure 100 people with jobs in the construction industry and offer training to over three hundred local people.
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