The Council and democracy news
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29 November 2011
Industrial action, Wednesday 30 November 2011
A number of trade unions representing public sector workers are planning a nationwide strike on Wednesday 30 November in a dispute over pension changes.
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18 October 2011
207 (Manchester) Field Hospital (Volunteers) to receive freedom of the city
Saturday 22 October will see 207 (Manchester) Field Hospital (Volunteers) awarded the freedom of the city of Manchester for their life-saving work in war-torn countries.
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25 August 2011
Council announces support package for riot-hit businesses
Manchester City Council is writing to businesses affected by the Tuesday 9 August riots outlining a raft of support available to them.
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11 August 2011
It’s business as usual in Manchester City Centre
Go out and enjoy everything that is wonderful about this city
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10 August 2011
Manchester is open for business as usual
Following the major disturbances in Manchester city centre on Tuesday, residents and businesses are standing up to the thugs to send out the clear message that our city is open for business.
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6 July 2011
Nominations open for remarkable women
There are many remarkable women working in our city to improve women’s lives as well as women who are excelling in their chosen field and it’s time to recognise their contribution to the city.
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6 April 2011
Manchester local elections candidates revealed
A full list of candidates standing in Manchester’s local elections on Thursday 5 May has now been published.
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1 April 2011
Red Cross appeal for Japan earthquake relief
Manchester City Council is appealing to all Mancunians to offer their support for the aid effort following the earthquake and resulting tsunami in Japan .
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1 April 2011
New Combined Authority meets
The inaugural meeting of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority has taken place today, Friday 1 April 2011.
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31 March 2011
Registration reminder as double vote draws near
Manchester residents are being urged to ensure they are ready to have their say on Thursday 5 May in the city’s local elections and the first UK-wide referendum for a generation.
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9 March 2011
Council agrees budget proposals
Manchester City Council has agreed its budget for the coming year.
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27 January 2011
LEP call to business leaders
Greater Manchester business leaders are being invited to join the new Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).
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11 November 2010
Stolen plaques replaced for Remembrance Sunday
New bronze plaques to replace those stolen from the war memorial at Boggart Hole Clough, are to be unveiled for the first time on Remembrance Sunday.
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4 November 2010
Electoral registration warning issued to Manchester residents
Manchester residents who have not yet supplied their details for the electoral register are being reminded that it is a legal obligation.
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29 October 2010
Lord Mayor marks Charles Rolls centenary
The Lord Mayor of Manchester will mark the centenary of Charles Rolls by addressing an audience of assembled guests at MOSI (Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester) on Monday 1 November 2010.
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27 October 2010
Officers seize nearly 8,000 illegal fireworks
Thousands of illegal fireworks have been seized during a raid in north Manchester.
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21 October 2010
City Council responds to the Comprehensive Spending Review
Responding to the Government's Comprehensive Spending Review, Councillor Bernard Priest, executive member for Finance and Human Resources said:
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20 October 2010
Manchester City Council shows off its buying power
New research into the benefits procurement spending brings in economic, social and environmental terms to Manchester will be revealed at a special event hosted by Manchester City Council.
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13 October 2010
Lord Mayor swaps ceremonial chains for symbol of slavery
The Lord Mayor of Manchester, Councillor Mark Hackett, will be swapping his chains of office for chains of slavery today.
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6 October 2010
Manchester congratulates new Nobel Laureates
Manchester has congratulated the three latest Nobel Laureates, all of whom have strong connections to the city.
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4 October 2010
MediaCo Outdoor wins Manchester City Council outdoor media contract
Manchester City Council has awarded its contract for outdoor advertising to MediaCo Outdoor, one of the industry’s newest but fastest growing companies.
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22 September 2010
Labour Party Conference in Manchester for third time
The Labour Party will be in Manchester again for the third time following successful conferences in 2006 and 2008.
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27 August 2010
Deadline approaches for polling review
Manchester residents are being reminded that they have until September 15 to give their views on where they vote in elections.
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9 August 2010
Manchester extends sympathy to Pakistan
The Lord Mayor of Manchester has expressed his sorrow for the people of Pakistan, following the floods that have devastated the country.
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30 July 2010
Report paints picture of Manchester’s progress
The fourth edition of a comprehensive report analysing the progress Manchester is making towards the vision of a healthier, wealthier and happier city is published today.
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1 June 2010
First Street is the place for first class services
Manchester City Council’s new Customer Service Centre is the first port of call for a wide range of services from Tuesday 1 June.
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22 April 2010
New powers crack down on illegal traders
Manchester City Council has been given more powers to clear illegal traders off the city’s streets.
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20 April 2010
General Election candidates published
A full list of candidates standing in the 6 May general election in the five Manchester constituencies has now been published.
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19 April 2010
Council leader takes time out
Sir Richard Leese has taken some temporary time out from his duties as leader of the Council to resolve family issues.
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29 March 2010
Greater Manchester agrees to combined authority
All 10 Greater Manchester local authorities have today agreed to submit a scheme to the Government for the creation of a new authority.
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17 March 2010
Residents challenged to beat Neighbours’ Day success
Mancunians are being called upon to make this spring’s Neighbours’ Day celebration even more successful than it was last year.
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15 March 2010
Don’t lose your voice - register to vote
Manchester residents are being reminded that unless they are on the electoral register they won’t be able to vote in the forthcoming national and local elections.
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25 February 2010
US Ambassador visits Coronation Street cobbles
Ambassador Susman, President Obama’s personal representative in the UK, will be making his first official visit to Manchester.
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22 December 2009
Gritters out in force across Manchester
Gritters have been out in force across Manchester as the cold spell continues.
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15 December 2009
Places available on free stand-up comedy course
Sixteen places are available on a free comedy course for east Manchester residents, funded by urban regeneration company, New East Manchester.
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9 December 2009
Manchester praised in Comprehensive Area Assessment report
A report assessing how Manchester’s public services are performing has been published today.
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2 November 2009
GB Cycling team given Freedom of Manchester
The GB Cycling team has been given the Freedom of the City, at a special ceremony at Manchester Town Hall.
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8 October 2009
Parties condemn English Defence League
Manchester City Council has passed a cross-party motion condemning the English Defence League's (EDL) proposed demonstration in the city centre this weekend.
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1 October 2009
Don’t lose your right to vote
As party conference season continues, Manchester residents are being reminded to return their electoral registration forms if they want to vote in the next General and Local Elections.
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23 July 2009
State of the City report
The third edition of a comprehensive report analysing the progress Manchester is making towards its key goals has been published.
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10 July 2009
Public to help set taxi policy
Manchester residents are being asked for their views on how Manchester City Council decides to license black cabs in the city.
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10 July 2009
Students go public on Council placement plan
Manchester City Council is about to give four youngsters the chance to walk its corridors of power on a work placement scheme starting this summer.
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29 May 2009
European Elections: North West electorate size announced
The total electorate for the European Parliamentary Elections in the North West has today been confirmed as more than five million.
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26 May 2009
Community Governance Review – have your say
Manchester residents are being asked to have their say on the community governance arrangements in their area.
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22 May 2009
European Elections: Postal voters encouraged to make it count
People who have arranged to have a postal vote in the forthcoming European Parliamentary Elections are being reminded to make sure they send it in time.
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8 May 2009
European Elections: North West political parties and individual candidates confirmed
The full list of political parties and individual candidates for the forthcoming European Parliamentary Elections has been published today.
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1 May 2009
European Elections: Would-be voters urged not to miss out
Manchester residents who want to have their say in the forthcoming European Elections are being reminded that they have until Tuesday 19 May to register to vote.
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30 March 2009
New East Manchester appoints chief executive
Eddie Smith, who joined New East Manchester over two years ago as Deputy Chief Executive, has been appointed Chief Executive after acting up following the departure of former chief, Tom Russell.
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20 March 2009
Town Hall clock to be stopped
The Town Hall clock will be stopped for one week beginning Monday 23 March for essential maintenance.
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16 March 2009
New East Manchester offers free debt advice
Money advisors from New East Manchester are holding a coffee morning, 20th March for east Manchester residents wanting advice on managing debt, learning to budget and help on setting up bank accounts.
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24 February 2009
Council reaps rewards for meeting performance targets
Manchester City Council can claim a Performance Reward Grant of more than £6.6m from the Government for exceeding performance targets over a three-year period from 2005-8.
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19 January 2009
New East Manchester and Manchester City South Partnership appoint joint Head of Marketing
Lesley Lomax has been appointed Head of Marketing for both New East Manchester and the Manchester City South Partnership.
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6 January 2009
City council offers free debt and consumer advice
As the New Year starts many people are realising that they have overspent on credit and debit cards, and combined with the credit crunch it can be a concerning and difficult time.
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22 December 2008
Council flushed pink with poll success
Manchester City Council has been voted Best Council for the third consecutive year in the Pink Paper Readers’ Awards for its work with the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community.
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9 December 2008
Christmas Market comes to Wythenshawe
Families looking for Christmas bargains will be spoilt for choice at Wythenshawe Christmas Market, which will be open every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday until Christmas.
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9 December 2008
Monastery on song for Christmas celebration
The magnificent surroundings of Gorton Monastery will ring with the sound of festive music and carols on Sunday 21 December.
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9 December 2008
Victims of domestic violence remembered at Peace Gardens vigil
People from across Manchester are being invited to join a candlelit vigil to remember victims of domestic abuse who are killed by their partners or ex-partners each year.
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1 December 2008
Lord Mayor’s Christmas Party
Local school children will get an early Christmas treat at a special party held just for them at Manchester Town Hall on Tuesday 2 December.
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11 November 2008
Tourists warned of scratch card scam
Holidaymakers jetting off from Manchester Airport will be handed fake scratch cards offering advice about a scam costing tourists millions of pounds every year.
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5 November 2008
Cenotaph conservation for Remembrance Sunday
Manchester City Council has allocated £145,000 per annum for City Galleries to deliver a programme of conservation and maintenance for the City’s war memorials and public art.
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4 November 2008
Remembrance Sunday 2008
The Lord Mayor of Manchester, Councillor Mavis Smitheman, will lead a procession from the Town Hall on Remembrance Sunday, which this year takes place on 9 November.
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15 October 2008
Calling all inventors to ideas central
Wannabe inventors and innovators are invited to a special event at Central Library, which could hold the key to unlocking their potential and making their entrepreneurial dreams a reality.
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29 September 2008
Warren Marshall, 64, Urban Design and Conservation expert at Manchester City Council, retires after nearly four decades.
The well-respected qualified architect has been a leading member of the team helping to create 29 designated conservation areas.
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13 August 2008
Town Hall service is world class
Manchester Town Hall has been acknowledged for the world-class service it offers to visitors and customers.
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15 July 2008
Plans for Town Hall Complex's future examined
Manchester City Council will take the first formal step in developing a strategy to modernise the Town Hall Complex next Tuesday, 22 July.
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15 July 2008
Industrial action, Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 July
Members of the Unison and Unite trade unions are taking industrial action across the country this Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 July as part of a national pay dispute.
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18 June 2008
Council tax collection on the rise
Manchester City Council collected almost £108m towards council tax last year, an increase of more than £8m on the previous year.
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13 June 2008
UEFA Cup Final inquiry report
A report of an inquiry into the organisation of the UEFA Cup Final in Manchester on 14 May will be considered by Manchester City Council councillors on 17 June and 25 June.
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12 June 2008
Street’s Jack opens Veterans’ Garden
Actor Bill Tarmey – Coronation Street’s Jack Duckworth – will open a special Veterans’ Garden in Albert Square at 11am on Thursday 12 June.
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15 May 2008
UEFA Final - Statement from Sir Richard Leese, Council Leader
"We are having a full inquiry into the failure of the screen in Piccadilly.
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13 May 2008
Local Lady makes it to Lord Mayor
Manchester is to welcome a new Lord Mayor, Councillor Mavis Smitheman, who will take office on Wednesday 14 May.
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10 March 2008
Darren Campbell promotes healthier Manchester
Manchester Partnership is hosting a free family event, which will take place on Saturday 15 March at Manchester Central.
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5 March 2008
Council tax rise held at rate of inflation for ninth year running
Manchester residents learn today that their council tax increase is to be, for the ninth year running, in line with the rate of inflation.
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27 February 2008
Graveyard worker retrieves stolen goods
A council worker has been presented with a certificate from the Lord Mayor of Manchester, after returning stolen belongings to their rightful owner.
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27 February 2008
Manchester Memories for Lord Mayor’s Charity
An interesting tour of Manchester City Centre is being held in aid of the Lord Mayor’s Charity Appeal Trust as part of British Tourism Week.
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18 February 2008
Manchester appoints new strategic director
Manchester City Council has appointed a new strategic director to lead on future transformation of council services and departments.
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16 January 2008
Manchester's new website wins top accolade
Thousands of surfers have voted www.manchester.gov.uk the best local government website in the country.
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10 January 2008
Manchester’s budget: Share your views!
Manchester residents are being asked again this year, to give their views on service and budget plans for the next financial year.
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9 January 2008
Manchester again hailed as UK’s top gay-friendly local authority
For the fourth year in a row, Manchester City Council has been voted the top local authority in the list of Britain’s top 100 employers of lesbian and gay people.
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18 December 2007
Manchester Fayre scoops top catering award
Manchester Fayre is celebrating the sweet taste of success – again.
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10 December 2007
Peterloo memorial plaque unveiled
Lord Mayor of Manchester, Cllr Glynn Evans unveiled a new plaque to mark the Peterloo Massacre in Manchester.
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7 December 2007
Manchester Gets Behind Ricky Hatton
Manchester today sent best wishes to Ricky Hatton as he warms up for his big fight in Las Vegas this weekend.
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22 November 2007
City Council backs aid for Bangladesh
Manchester City Council pledged its support this week to communities devastated by the Bangladesh cyclone disaster.
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9 November 2007
Remembrance Sunday arrangements
The Lord Mayor of Manchester, Councillor Glynn Evans, will lead a procession from the Town Hall on Remembrance Sunday (11 November).
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12 October 2007
Former Leader made Honorary Alderman
The Lord Mayor of Manchester, Councillor Glynn Evans, proposed a motion at this week's council, to make former Leader of the Council, William Egerton JP DL, an honorary alderman.
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10 October 2007
Council honours Tony Wilson
Tony Wilson’s name is to be inscribed on the Roll of Honour in Manchester Town Hall in appreciation of the outstanding contribution he made to the life, music and culture of the City over many years.
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21 September 2007
Connecting to Manchester City Council
Residents, businesses and visitors will benefit from a new design and structure for Manchester City Council's website www.manchester.gov.uk
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17 August 2007
Manchester is looking at ways to mark the anniversary of the Peterloo Massacre
On August 16, 1819 cavalry charged into a crowd which had assembled at a public meeting in St Peter’s Fields resulting in the death of 11 people with more than 500 injured, including many children.
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17 August 2007
The Lord Mayor welcomes the Reverend Jesse Jackson to Manchester
The renowned civil rights campaigner The Reverend Jesse Jackson Senior will join the Lord Mayor of Manchester for a civic reception held in his honour during his visit to Manchester, August 25 to 26
