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Chris Hoy to attend celebrations

Published Thursday 2nd October 08 in Leisure, libraries and culture news

Cycling champion Chris Hoy will be among the glittering line-up of Olympic and Paralympic stars who will be attending the homecoming celebration in Albert Square on Tuesday 7 October, 5.30pm.

Landlord to pay £1,400 over eyesore house

Published Monday 6th October 08 in Environment and planning news

A landlord who let his Harpurhey house become an eyesore that had to be cleaned up by Manchester City Council contractors has been ordered to pay more than £1,400.

It’s your call: Referendum call centre opens

Published Monday 6th October 08 in Travel and roads news

A dedicated call centre for Greater Manchester residents’ enquiries about the forthcoming referendum on the region’s future transport proposals has been launched.

Shopkeeper to pay £100s over rubbish

Published Monday 6th October 08 in Environment and planning news

A shopkeeper has been ordered to pay £565 for allowing rubbish to build up behind his Harpurhey store, following a Manchester City Council prosecution.

Motorist to pay £1,000 over fraudulent blue badge

Published Friday 3rd October 08 in Environment and planning news

A man who bought a fake disabled parking badge in a Manchester pub has been ordered to pay nearly £1,000.

New Moston man convicted for benefit fraud

Published Friday 3rd October 08 in Housing news

Terence Wilson (45) of Bexley Walk, New Moston was convicted on 26 Sep, 2008 at Manchester Crown Court of dishonestly obtaining housing,council tax benefit and income support amounting to £39,650.37.

Shisha café boss fined over smoking ban

Published Friday 3rd October 08 in Environment and planning news

The owner of a Fallowfield café which allowed customers to smoke Middle Eastern water pipes has been ordered to pay more than £600 following a Manchester City Council prosecution.

City Council wins top construction industry award

Published Friday 3rd October 08 in Your Council news

Manchester City Council has been voted ‘Client of the Year’ at the Contract Journal Construction Industry Awards 2008.

Green roof gives food lovers a taste of the future

Published Friday 3rd October 08 in Environment and planning news

Delicious healthy vegetables can be grown in the most unlikely places – even above your head. That’s the message from a Manchester City Council project which is about to go on display to food lovers.

Businessman to pay £1,000 over flyposters

Published Friday 3rd October 08 in Environment and planning news

A businessman has been ordered to pay £1,000 for putting posters on lamp posts and railings across north Manchester, after a Manchester City Council prosecution.

Have your say on local parks

Published Thursday 2nd October 08 in Leisure, libraries and culture news

Residents from across the city are invited to have their say about Manchester’s parks and could win £100 of supermarket vouchers by doing so.

Open day paves way for a new career

Published Thursday 2nd October 08 in Jobs and careers news

Anyone interested in laying the foundations for a career in the built environment at Manchester City Council is invited to an open day on Wednesday 8 October at the Bridgewater Hall.