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Budget 2025-6
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Our Budget 2025/26

Have your say on our budget options for 2025/26

Take part in our consultation

Help with rent, food, bills, benefits or getting online

Contact us online or call our free Cost of Living Advice line for support.

Find out about help with the cost of living

Warm Welcome Spaces available across Manchester

Free, safe, warm places to go for a chat, a brew and with resources to help you.

Find your Warm Welcome Space

Christmas in Manchester

With an extraordinary Christmas parade, UK’s best Christmas Markets, ice-skating rink, twinkling lights, and free family fun, Manchester is the place to be this festive season.

Discover what's happening this Christmas

Christmas bin collection dates

Check your bin days for Christmas and get recycling tips

Get bins and recycling advice

Latest News

Illegal vapes seized as city centre trader ordered to shut up shop

The million-pound boost for Manchester community groups tackling the cost-of-living crisis

Tens of thousands turn out for Manchester Christmas Parade - the heartwarming event of the season

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Upcoming Events

Zip World Manchester at Heaton Park

17 July - 31 August 2025

Heaton Park Astronomy Group

10 October - 17 April 2025

Manchester Cathedral Charity Carol Concert

12 December 2024

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