News published March 2012
Community given greater say in resolution of crime
Residents of a Wythenshawe estate will be able to decide how minor crimes and antisocial behaviour should be dealt with when a new restorative justice scheme is introduced.
Pupils help roll out living green roof on their new school
Pupils at the Creative and Media Academies in north Manchester have mucked in to help roll out the living green roof of their brand new £38 million school building that is currently under construction
Why Wythenshawe runners went extra mile to meet the Queen
A hundred Wythenshawe residents literally had a fleeting visit with the Queen as they took part in a charity race at the BBC’s northern home in MediaCity.
Spring opening for state-of-the-art Avenue centre
The opening date for North Manchester’s new Avenue Library and Learning Centre has been announced.
Victoria Street traffic closure order reinstated
Manchester City Council is reinstating the experimental traffic order to close Victoria Street in the city centre to traffic from 5am on Sunday 25 March 2012.
£12m broadband bid success speeds Manchester into the future
Manchester City Council is celebrating success in its bid for £12 million of government funding to become a ‘superconnected city.'
Greater Manchester hails City Deal announcement
The City Deal for Greater Manchester announced by government today has been hailed as a major step in empowering the region to make decisions to maximise its economic growth.
St Peter's Square designs on show
Proposals to transform St Peter's Square into a world-class public space can be viewed online at www.manchester.gov.uk/stpeterssquare
Vintage and Fashion Market returns to Piccadilly Gardens
Dedicated followers of fashion can rejoice this weekend with the return of the fabulous Vintage and Fashion Market.
Council's Executive agrees to pilot new scheme to improve outcomes for looked after children and young people
Manchester City Council's Executive today agreed to pilot a brand new scheme to improve outcomes for looked after children and young people whilst saving the Council up to £4.7m over eight years.