Gorton woman pays penalty for dumping waste on the street
A woman has been ordered to pay £560 after being caught dumping litter on a street in Gorton.
Emissions equal to driving around world 120 times slashed
Green measures introduced by Manchester City Council have produced carbon emission reductions equivalent to driving around the world 120 times.
City centre public toilet refurbished
A new public convenience has opened at the Town Hall Extension, on Lloyd Street.
City Council in top five per cent of green list
New figures have placed Manchester City Council in the top five per cent of organisations across the country who have taken early action to monitor and reduce their carbon emissions.
Eco friendly artwork sends out warm message
Artwork inspired by methods of making the city’s homes more environmentally friendly is going on display.
Book captures 10 years of regeneration
Reclaiming East Manchester, a book by photographer and writer Len Grant, has just been published.
Fallowfield and Withington: Chance to shape action plan
Residents, shoppers and traders in Fallowfield and Withington are being quizzed on their aspirations for the future of the areas’ two district centres.
Stolen bronze plaques replaced in time for Remembrance Day
Following the theft of six bronze war memorial plaques in early November last year from Philips Park Cemetery, the replacement panels will be unveiled in time for this year’s Remembrance Day.
Stay safe message for students
Manchester City Council will be driving home the road safety message to students next week.
Thousands of flat residents to recycle
Thousands of residents living in flats will be able to recycle for the first time thanks to new services being introduced by Manchester City Council.
Council crackdown on smoking on buses
Anti-social smokers who persist on flouting the law by smoking on public transport could now face an on the spot fine.
Students are barking mad about recycling
Abandoned dogs have benefited from a Manchester City Council campaign encouraging students to recycle and reuse their property as they leave their homes.
Recycling Yellow Pages has never bin so easy
Manchester City Council is calling on residents to help set a new record for recycling their old Yellow Pages by simply putting them in their blue bins for kerbside collection.
Improving cemeteries is a NEET idea
Young people who have previously had little or no work experience are assisting Manchester City Council’s Bereavement Services to improve the city’s cemeteries.
Green vehicles are not rubbish
Pupils at Oswald Road school in Chortlon received a visit from Manchester City Council’s recycling team with one of their brand new, environmentally friendly recycling vehicles.
New parade created for Beswick shops
As part of the on-going development work to create a new shopping centre for Beswick, the supermarket has reopened after being closed for a few weeks for refurbishment.
Youngsters together in electric-free dreams
Residents are being invited to an environmental event taking place this weekend supported by Manchester City Council.
Daring diarists to cut food waste
Families across Greater Manchester have vowed to cut down on the amount of food they waste, after keeping diaries monitoring everything they throw out.
Recycling sisters do it by the book
A pair of artistic sisters have used their talents to encourage young bookworms across the city to recycle thanks to a Manchester City Council competition.
Low-carbon residents asked to come forward
Residents who want to develop green projects to make life better in their neighbourhoods whilst saving money can get advice and help at a Manchester City Council event next week.
Plastic recycling scheme hits the north
Residents across north and east Manchester will be able to recycle plastic and cardboard at home as part of Manchester City Council’s plan to turn the city into the UK’s recycling capital.
Top chef stops food going to pot
A celebrity chef will serve up top tips on turning leftovers into tasty meals at the launch of a food waste campaign backed by Manchester City Council.
Computers seized in net raid
Manchester City Council trading standards officers seized computers after raiding the alleged base of a website which enabled customers to watch and download illegal copies of movies.
Winter revamp for cemeteries
Over the last eight weeks, Manchester City Council’s cemeteries have undergone one of their biggest ever grounds maintenance improvement projects.
Manchester is Blooming Marvellous
The outstanding efforts of green-fingered Manchester residents have been recognised this week, as local groups have won 31 Neighbourhood Awards at North West Britain In Bloom 2008.
Medal victory for city's Tatton Park gardens
Gardens created by Manchester residents have won the city three medals at this year’s RHS Tatton Park Flower Show.
NCP Manchester backs Heaton Park Tree-Athlon
With the support of NCP Manchester car parks and Manchester City Council, international charity Trees for Cities brings a new event to Manchester, the Tree-Athlon, and a 5K run.
Gorton residents take on DIY clean-up challenge
Residents in Gorton South are being offered non-toxic kits to help them keep their community free from graffiti.
Cloister gardens restoration complete
Restoration of the cloister gardens at Gorton Monastery, east Manchester, is now complete.
Hive to create a buzz
Manchester City Council has agreed to invest in a Northern Quarter regeneration scheme designed to attract creative industries.
Council makes a refreshing change
Manchester City Council is planning to replace bottled water with tap water at all of its buildings, where possible, before the end of next year.
Thousands to recycle plastic and cardboard
Thousands of South Manchester and Wythenshawe residents will be able to recycle plastic bottles and cardboard thanks to a trial service being launched by Manchester City Council.
Teachers urged to use parks as classrooms
Teachers from schools across Manchester were shown how to use the city's parks and green spaces as classrooms at an event organised by Manchester City Council.
Dog owners urged to pick up the poop
Manchester's dog owners are being urged to keep the city's public places clean this summer by making sure they pick up the poop.
Stop means stop!
Careless and impatient drivers are putting children's lives at risk by refusing to stop at school crossing patrols.
Chorlton woman wins £500 for speaking her mind
It's not every day you're thanked for letting people know what you think, but that's exactly what happened to a Chorlton woman when she responded to Manchester City Council's recycling consultation.
Human trees urge green athletes to come forward
Tree-athletes are being urged to come forward to take part in a new event raising money to plant trees in and around Manchester.
'Just one more thing' recycling call hits Manchester
Mancunians are being urged to recycle just one more thing as a travelling roadshow sets off around the city.
Chancellor sees New East Manchester transformation
Chancellor Alistair Darling will today (Monday 2 June 2008) see projects that are bringing new life to east Manchester.
Chorlton greens up for 100 Days and beyond
Chorlton residents and schoolchildren have exceeded themselves in this year's100 Days campaign to create a cleaner, greener city.
Youngsters help end 100 Days campaign
A recycled fashion show and a special version of Dragons' Den helped Manchester youngsters bring this year's 100 Days campaign to a successful end.
100 Days turns grot spots into great spots
Five years since Manchester City Council first launched the 100 days campaign, two grot spots have been transformed into great spots.
Residents invited to lift the lid on recycling
Eighty nine percent of Manchester residents are keen to do their bit for the environment and recycle more of their household rubbish.
Trading Standards award for city council employee
A Manchester City Council trading standards officer has been given a prestigious national award for her work cracking down on shops selling counterfeit goods.
Licensing restrictions imposed on Hulme bar
A bar has been ordered to cut its opening hours after complaints from residents about noise levels and concerns about the way the premises were being run.
Call to cut down on food waste
Manchester City Council recycling officers are encouraging residents to cut down on the amount of food they throw away.
Work starts on £16m new Greggs bakery in east Manchester
Work has started on a new £16 million bakery for Greggs, the region’s leading bakery retailer, safeguarding over 300 jobs.
Launch of 2008 Manchester in Bloom
Manchester City Council is calling on communities across the city to make sure 2008's Manchester in Bloom event is an even bigger success than last year.
Pupils visit green roof
Primary school youngsters will get a bird's - and bug's - eye view of Manchester when they visit a garden created above the city's streets.
Summer gardening competition for green-fingered tenants
Manchester's green-fingered residents are being invited to show off their skills in a city-wide gardening competition.
Man jailed over adult film shops
A man has been sent to jail for running two adult film shops without a licence.
Outdoor living room tours city
A portable living room is moving around Manchester as part of a campaign urging residents to reuse their old furniture instead of sending it to the tip.
Paperboys launch Own Your Streets Day
Big businesses have put their weight behind an event calling on everyone who lives, works or shops in the city centre to improve the streets.
Beswick regeneration ‘Most Considerate Site’ in the UK
A construction project in Beswick has been named the UK’s “Most Considerate Site\" out of 6,500 eligible sites at the 2008 National Considerate Constructors Scheme Awards.
Volunteers wanted for clean-up of Chorlton Ees
Volunteers are being invited to help on a litter picking event on Chorlton Ees and Ivy Green this weekend, as part of Manchester City Council's 100 Days campaign.
Gorton Monastery’s Cloister Gardens returned to former glory
The first stage of the restoration of the cloister gardens at The Monastery in Gorton, east Manchester has been completed.
Everyday rubbish recycled in Sportcity challenge
Everyday rubbish has been transformed into useful items, including CD racks and can openers, with help of east Manchester students and Earl Barrett, ex MCFC player and England international.
Manchester's cans turned into trees for Africa
Dozens of trees are being planted in a deforested African nation - because of drinks cans collected by Manchester residents.
Youngster bags prizes for winning design
A Chorlton High School pupil has won a competition to design an eco-friendly reusable bag.
Waste-busting researchers seek volunteers
Researchers hoping to reduce the amount of rubbish sent to landfill sites from Manchester households are looking for volunteers to collect packaging waste for two weeks.
Rapping robot spreads recycling message
Youngsters across the city will come face to face with a rapping robot, which will tell them how to exterminate waste.
Team hands out energy saving bulbs
An environmental team is handing out free energy efficient light bulbs to Manchester residents.
Woodland gains wildlife protection
A stretch of Manchester woodland teeming with wildlife has been given special status to help protect it.
100 Days campaign hits halfway point
Manchester City Council's 100 Days campaign has been hailed a huge success as it reaches its halfway point.
More than 800 old vehicles recycled
More than 800 vehicles were removed from Manchester streets last year - and almost every ounce of material from the vehicles was recycled.
Recycling is an art form
From turning discarded packaging into robot sculptures to making jewellery out of old belts, Manchester artists are finding creative ways to recycle waste materials.
Litter lout blames girlfriend's ex
A man who gave the name and address of his girlfriend's ex-partner after being caught littering has been tracked down and ordered to pay a total of £415.
Junk your junk mail
Manchester residents are being advised to save themselves headaches when the post arrives - and cut down on waste - by redirecting junk mail away from their homes.
Recycling push for town hall staff
A huge drive to cut down on the amount of waste being sent to landfill sites from Manchester Town Hall is being launched this week.
Oscar's recycled cycle project hits 3,000 landmark
A Manchester City Council worker who restores scrapped bikes and gives them to the local community free of charge has reached a new landmark.
City road casualty toll plummets
The number of children killed or seriously injured on Manchester’s roads has almost halved since the year 2000, new figures reveal.
Residents want to recycle more materials
Early results from consultations suggest that Mancunians want to see new services to recycle materials ranging from plastics and cardboard to food and textiles, while many want recycling made simpler.
Maine Road street naming competition - winners to be announced
The names of five new streets on the site of Manchester City FC's former Maine Road stadium, chosen from suggestions by local residents, will be announced tomorrow.
Charity provides reasons not to be grumpy
To some, an old CD is an old CD. But to children's charity Grumpy, the possibilities are endless.
Orange goes green to help bird sanctuary
A mobile phone store has agreed to reduce its environmental impact and recycle cardboard by donating it to a bird sanctuary, as part of Manchester City Council's Environmental Business Pledge.
Easter fun promised at Junk Cart Races
Wannabe Lewis Hamiltons are being invited to turn trash into speed at this year's Junk Cart Races.
How can we recycle more? We're all ears
A team of attentive listeners is taking to Manchester's streets to ask the city's residents how recycling services can be improved.
Recycling enters battle of the sexes
It's official - women are better at recycling than men.
Top tips for an eco Easter
Manchester City Council's recycling team is advising residents on how to be a good egg this Easter.
The patter of tiny green feet
Mysterious visitors have been roaming the corridors of Manchester Town Hall at night.
Masterplan for West Gorton approved by City Council
The masterplan for West Gorton by architects BDP on behalf of developer consortium BASE, a joint venture between Artisan and Barratt, has been approved by Manchester City Council’s Executive.
Manchester: next generation digital city
Manchester people can expect to see “next generation” open network broadband become a reality, with Internet access available up to 1,000 times faster than most services provide today.
Plastic bag use - 1,000 names can't be wrong
Manchester City Council is launching a campaign urging 1,000 Chorlton residents to ditch plastic carrier bags.
Can we help you recycle?
Manchester residents who want more opportunities to recycle metal objects are being invited to say where they want new can banks to be placed..
Selfridges pledge to reduce energy emissions
Selfridges has pledged to help Manchester tackle climate change as part of the Challenge Manchester 2008 - 100 days to a cleaner, greener city campaign.
Youngsters have designs on green energy
Youngsters have been finding out how having a head for business can go hand-in-hand with caring for the environment.
Town hall signs recycling joint venture
Manchester City Council has today signed a new seven-year waste and recycling contract with Enterprise Manchester Partnership Limited.
Gardener shows recycling can be convenient
A Manchester gardener has come up with a unique way of recycling waste - by turning an old toilet bowl into an attractive plant pot.
Gorton beats national home composting rate
Home composting rates in Gorton are higher than in most other parts of the country.
Local hero plants city's 2,008th tree
Manchester City Council's environmental teams are to plant the city's 2,008th tree - with a little help from a local hero.
Huge rise in Christmas tree recycling
Manchester recycled more than 100 tonnes worth of Christmas trees this year - equivalent to the weight of six rubbish lorries.
Regenerating East Manchester
Statement from Leader of Manchester City Council in reaction to Government announcement on the regional casino.
Youngsters launch Wildabout Manchester 2008
Wildabout Manchester, a campaign to improve the city's biodiversity, has been launched and this year it's going to be bigger and better than ever!
Town hall wants your recycling views
Manchester City Council is asking residents what it can do to improve recycling across the city.
Manchester Arndale becomes green ambassador
Manchester Arndale has become the first major shopping centre to be awarded the Environmental Business Pledge.
First milestone marked for Openshaw housing scheme
A major new housing development in the Toxteth Street neighbourhood of Openshaw in east Manchester reaches its first milestone as residents are invited to lay the first bricks.
Read all about it at the Forum
Lord Mayor of Manchester Councillor Glynn Evans made his own headlines when he opened the latest addition to Wythenshawe Forum
Developer sought for New Smithfield Market
Urban regeneration company, New East Manchester, is seeking a development partner for New Smithfield Market in Openshaw, east Manchester.
Launch of Challenge Manchester 2008, 100 days to a cleaner, greener city
Joanna Yarrow, Environmental consultant, broadcaster and writer will launch the fifth Challenge Manchester 100 Days campaign in Manchester, on Thursday 14th February at Manchester Town Hall.
Changes made to regeneration plans
Changes have been made to New East Manchester’s regeneration plans for the next decade following a major consultation exercise that involved 30,000 households in east Manchester.
Pioneering planning model recognised at top awards
A pioneering 3D model commissioned by urban regeneration company New East Manchester and funded by the North West Regional Development Agency was commended at the Royal Town Planning Institute awards.
Built In Quality Awards Winners 2008
The Building Surveyors from the Chief Executive’s Department of Manchester City Council recently unveiled the winners of this year’s prestigious Built In Quality Awards.
Chip shop worker dumps waste in Chinatown
A man who drove into Manchester’s Chinatown to empty chip shop waste from his car has been convicted of fly tipping.
Rubble trouble for builders firm
Rubble found dumped in an alleyway has cost a builder’s firm £1,378.
Manchester City Council pledges first £1 million in strategy to tackle climate change.
Manchester City Council has outlined ambitious targets to tackle global warming, proposing 17 principles to guide behavioural change, reduce carbon emissions and adapt the way we live.
Pupils pick up respect for Moss Side
Manchester City Council’s environment officers will be calling on the expertise of litter-picking youngsters to help clean-up the streets of Moss Side.
New housing boost for Moss Side
Further sites are set to be made available for new homes improving housing quality and choice in Moss Side.
Eddie Smith appointed acting chief executive
Eddie Smith, who joined New East Manchester 12 months ago as Deputy Chief Executive, has been appointed Acting Chief Executive.
Manchester gives green light to the city's largest ever regeneration scheme
Manchester City Council has approved plans for the largest scheme ever to be developed in the city.
Teamwork gets cemetery in trim
A team of multi skilled cemetery workers from across Manchester got together to give Southern Cemetery in Chorlton-cum-Hardy a £40,000 facelift.
Christmas tree recycling record targeted
Manchester City Council is hoping to score a century in a record-breaking Christmas tree recycling campaign.
New bridge hoisted into place at Clayton Vale
A new £165,000 bridge was hoisted into place in Clayton Vale for the first time in 100 years.
Minimise waste and save money this Christmas
If you’re doing your Christmas shopping this year spare a thought for how much extra waste is produced over Christmas.
Free home security available to Openshaw residents
Up to 300 residents in the Toxteth Street area of Openshaw in east Manchester can sign up for free home security.
Spicy Hut restaurant strikes Gold
The Spicy Hut has become the first restaurant in Rusholme to receive the Gold Award for Manchester’s Environmental Business Pledge.
East Manchester company wins £10k prize
Smart Plan, a computer software design company based in One Central Park in Newton Heath has scooped the top prize in a major competition called EnterPrize organised by New East Manchester.
Money grows for trees in Yellow Pages directory recycling campaign
Schoolchildren across Manchester have scored a double jackpot simply by recycling old Yellow Pages directories.
New “Green” Patrols for Parking Attendants
From December 5, in the first scheme of its kind in any UK city, Parking Attendants are to patrol Manchester streets on bicycles.
Legend kicks off Maine Road development
Manchester City FC legend Mike Summerbee will join City Council leader Sir Richard Leese on December 4 to officially launch development at the club’s former Maine Road site.
Help decide how your city should grow
People interested in the future shape of Manchester are invited to take part in a major consultation event next week.
Environmental Business Pledge
With Green credentials high on the agenda for companies, the Council has re-launched and initiative to help Manchester businesses reduce their carbon footprint and save money at the same time.
How to have a Green Christmas
If you are dreaming of a green Christmas or wondering how to reduce your waste this year, look no further.
Green car club celebrates first anniversary
Manchester celebrates the first anniversary this week of a successful scheme to cut car use.
Million pound make-over for Newton Heath district centre
Proposed regeneration plans for the district centre in Newton Heath in east Manchester will be unveiled at a series of consultation events for local residents and businesses.
Council crushes Manchester’s 10,000th untaxed vehicle.
Manchester City Council will today crush the10, 000th untaxed, unclaimed vehicle to be removed from the city’s streets.
Manchester To Lead On UK Carbon Cutting Programme
Should we be putting gardens instead of roofs on top of buildings to cut power demand? If wind turbines were installed around the edges of new developments, how much cheaper would our power bills be?
Blackley Forest commemorative tree plant
Blackley Forest will celebrate Remembrance Day on Saturday 10 November at 11am with a tree plant.
Morrisons to anchor town centre regeneration scheme
Morrisons has signed a leasehold deal which will see the company anchoring a £40 million regeneration scheme in Openshaw, east Manchester, in an 80,000 sq ft store to open in the summer of 2009.
Kitchens' top tips to reduce carbon footprint
Manchester City Council’s catering department will be presenting three hampers to winners of a competition to get catering staff thinking about reducing their carbon footprint.
New help to get buyers on housing ladder
More people would be able to afford their own home thanks to new support proposed by Manchester City Council.
Work starts on Openshaw housing scheme
Worked has started today on the first phase of a major new housing development in the Toxteth Street neighbourhood of Openshaw in east Manchester.
Design Centre receives top Pledge Award.
Manchester Craft and Design Centre has become the first shopping centre to qualify for Manchester’s Environmental Business Pledge.
Best ever Bloom awards
Green-fingered Mancunians are celebrating their biggest ever scoop of North West in Bloom awards.
Weaving our way to a Cleaner World!
Visitors to Fog Lane Park are in for a surprise this week.
Manchester plays host to prestigious awards
The very best of the North West’s gardeners will be gathering for not one but two gala luncheons at Manchester’s Town Hall this week.
Manchester to consult on improvements to recycling
Recycling waste disposal will be a top priority on the city’s agenda in the next five months as the council conducts a major consultation exercise with residents, businesses and stakeholders.
Work starts on New Gorton Market in east Manchester
Today work started to create a new market hall in the former Co-Operative building on Garratt Way in Gorton, east Manchester.
Len Grant chronicles six years of change
Award-winning Manchester photographer and writer, Len Grant, has launched the second book in his series documenting the development of New Islington in east Manchester.
Newton Heath comes up smelling of roses
Newton Heath has come up with a blooming marvellous result at the RHS UK Finals for Britain In Bloom 2007.
Manchester one of Good Guys
Manchester City Council is joining forces with other councils in Greater Manchester to combat firework danger in the run up to bonfire night.
Beswick regeneration plans progress
Regeneration plans in Beswick in east Manchester will take another step forward this month.
‘Little Green Bag’ launched at Harvey Nichols
September 26 sees the launch of the ‘Little Green Bag’ a unique venture between the Council, luxury lifestyle retailer, Harvey Nichols, and the fashion buying students of Manchester Met University.
Culture minister visits Dig Manchester
Culture Minister James Purnell MP will join schoolchildren from Baguley Hall Primary school and community volunteers at Dig Manchester's community archaeology dig in Wythenshawe Park, Friday 21 Sept.
“In town, without my car!
Imagine a city with fewer cars, where you can take to the streets and rediscover your city!
New East Manchester named Regeneration Agency of the Year
New East Manchester has been named Regeneration Agency of the Year at the first Regeneration and Renewal Awards, organised by the regeneration industry’s leading magazine, Regeneration and Renewal.
Living roof for Piccadilly Gardens
Plans have been submitted for an innovative ‘living roof’ for the pavilion building in Piccadilly Gardens.
Piccadilly Basin home to city centre's first ‘living roof’
Manchester City Council’s plans to become the ‘greenest city in Britain’ is looking skywards with the recent unveiling of the first ‘living roof in Manchester City Centre.
Weevils will munch pond pest
Parks staff dealing with a pond pest called in the experts – hundreds of weevils each only 2mm long!
Drawing up a brighter future for residents
Three thousand primary school children aged 4 – 11 years from Clayton, Beswick and Openshaw will receive a copy of the 2006/7 east Manchester New Deal for Communities Annual Report.