http://www.manchester.gov.uk/news Manchester City Council Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 22 May 2013 19:03:24 +0000 Wed, 22 May 2013 19:03:24 +0000 http://www.manchester.gov.uk/news/article/6591/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. Wed, 22 May 2013 09:59:00 +0100 http://www.manchester.gov.uk/news/article/6590/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. Mon, 20 May 2013 12:13:00 +0100 http://www.manchester.gov.uk/news/article/6589/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. Fri, 17 May 2013 15:58:00 +0100 http://www.manchester.gov.uk/news/article/6588/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. Tue, 14 May 2013 15:28:00 +0100 http://www.manchester.gov.uk/news/article/6587/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.  Tue, 14 May 2013 11:25:00 +0100 http://www.manchester.gov.uk/news/article/6586/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. Thu, 09 May 2013 15:26:00 +0100 http://www.manchester.gov.uk/news/article/6585/broadway_leisure_centre_set_to_remain_open Broadway Leisure Centre in Moston is set to remain open, under revised proposals published by the council. Thu, 09 May 2013 10:14:00 +0100 http://www.manchester.gov.uk/news/article/6584/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. Wed, 08 May 2013 16:27:00 +0100 http://www.manchester.gov.uk/news/article/6583/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 Wed, 08 May 2013 15:37:00 +0100 http://www.manchester.gov.uk/news/article/6582/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. Wed, 08 May 2013 10:39:00 +0100 http://www.manchester.gov.uk/news/article/6581/young_traders_pitch_up_in_albert_square_s_national_youth_market Young people from all over the UK are pitching up in Albert Square on Saturday 11 May to trade at the country's first ever National Youth Market. Wed, 08 May 2013 09:59:00 +0100 http://www.manchester.gov.uk/news/article/6580/manchester_day_workshop_is_open_for_business_%E2%80%93_and_it%E2%80%99s_not_too_late_to_get_involved Only four weeks away, the countdown has begun for Manchester Day and an army of artists, community groups and volunteers have already begun the herculean task of producing the incredible parade. Tue, 07 May 2013 15:23:00 +0100 http://www.manchester.gov.uk/news/article/6579/rugby_world_cup_2015_comes_to_manchester Manchester will be a host city for the Rugby World Cup 2015. England will play at the Manchester City stadium as part of the 20-nation event expected to attract 2.9m fans. Fri, 03 May 2013 12:44:00 +0100 http://www.manchester.gov.uk/news/article/6578/new_look_website_puts_residents_first Manchester City Council's new look website launched today has been completely redesigned to be simpler and quicker for residents to use. Wed, 01 May 2013 12:18:00 +0100 http://www.manchester.gov.uk/news/article/6574/manchester_wants_more_people_to_donate_to_save_lives Our new partnership with NHS Blood and Transplant has the potential to save Manchester lives as we launch a drive to encourage more blood and organ donation. Wed, 01 May 2013 10:38:00 +0100 http://www.manchester.gov.uk/news/article/6577/time_is_ripe_for_urban_orchard_on_former_stagecoach_depot_site Land which was the hundred-year home to a bus depot in Moss Side will be turning over a new leaf as it’s turned into a community orchard this weekend (27-28 April). Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:06:00 +0100 http://www.manchester.gov.uk/news/article/6576/corridor_growth_fund_launched Manchester City Council has launched a new fund to support research and development-related employment in the area known as The Corridor. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.manchester.gov.uk/news/article/6575/key_funding_approved_for_new_sixth_form_college_in_east_manchester A new school in East Manchester has been given a government green light as funding is approved as part of the continuing plans to transform Beswick. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:50:00 +0100 http://www.manchester.gov.uk/news/article/6567/greater_manchester_s_2020_vision_for_a_flourishing_future_updated Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has endorsed a refreshed and refocused strategy to ensure that the city region’s economy grows – and all of its residents benefit. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:39:00 +0100 http://www.manchester.gov.uk/news/article/6566/home_win_with_%C2%A35_5m_award_for_new_arts_centre The Arts Council England has awarded us £5.5 million for HOME, the new production centre for international art, theatre and film. Coming to Manchester in spring 2015. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:33:00 +0100