News published May 2013
The Sharp Project launches new studio facilities designed for green screen production
The Sharp Project, Manchester’s digital content production complex, now has a purpose-built suite of four fully sound-proofed studios, believed to be the only dedicated green screen suite in the UK.
Fire hazard sofa company punished
A company caught selling sofas that may have become fire hazards has been ordered to pay more than £4,000 by magistrates.
Frontline benefit for children's social work in Manchester
Children's social work in Manchester is set to benefit significantly as new organisation Frontline begins recruiting high quality people onto its unique training course from this September.
Health cash set to fund 20mph bid for key residential areas in Manchester
Manchester City Council is set to decide how to make Manchester’s roads safer for children and more attractive for residents by creating more areas of the city with 20 mile per hour speed limits.
Victorious University Challenge team receive one more honour
On 15 May Manchester University’s victorious University Challenge team will attend Manchester City Council’s AGM to be congratulated for their miraculous win on television’s toughest quiz.
New Twitter feeds keep north Manchester people in touch
We launch new Twitter accounts for four neighbourhoods in north Manchester, soon to be followed by feeds right across the city.
Broadway leisure centre set to remain open
Broadway Leisure Centre in Moston is set to remain open, under revised proposals published by the council.
Manchester United champions 2013 trophy parade
As Manchester United prepare to celebrate an historic 20th league title, details for the Premier League Champions 2012/13 trophy parade on Monday 13 May have been confirmed.
Manchester Libraries consultation response
A report detailing Manchester City Council’s library strategy for 2013-15 and its response to the consultation on its proposals has been published today 8 May 2013
Shoppers urged - fund charities not beggars
Charities working with people struggling with drug and alcohol problems are backing a campaign urging city centre visitors not to give money to beggars.