News published January 2012
Savvy work saves over a million on school revamp
A high school in Chorlton has had a major refurbishment bringing it up to the same standard as a new-build school - with a saving of over a million pounds to boot.
Adoptive dad takes to the airwaves to encourage others to adopt
An adoptive parent from Manchester has taken to the airwaves to encourage more people to think about adopting.
Manchester Council Tax bills set to stay frozen
Manchester City Council is proposing to freeze council tax for 2012/13 - making it the third successive year that bills have not risen.
Shisha café owners forced to pay £3,000
The owners of two cafes where customers were allowed to smoke shisha pipes have been ordered to pay a total of nearly £3,000.
Major new grant funding for three Manchester cultural institutions
The partnership of Manchester City Galleries, Whitworth Art Gallery and The Manchester Museum today received confirmation of three year’s major grant funding from Arts Council England (ACE).
Write on message: Moss Side youngster's award-winning article
A youngster who joined an image campaign to show the potential of today’s Moss Side has gained national recognition for his work - and a fledgling career in journalism to boot.
New stadium will be home win for community
Plans for a new £4.5 million football stadium in North Manchester with facilities which will benefit the wider community are moving forwards.
Manchester remembers National Holocaust Memorial Day
High school children from Manchester will learn first hand about the experience of a holocaust survivor at a special event to mark Holocaust Memorial Day on 27 January 2012.
Neighbours go head to head in recycling battle
A group of residents received a shopping bonus - after going head to head with their neighbours to see who could recycle more.
Warning sounded over housing benefit changes
Manchester City Council believes that proposed changes to housing benefit could cost Manchester residents almost £8 million a year.