Manchester’s Christmas book gifting appeal returns for third year
The book gifting campaign has distributed over 150,000 books to Mancunian children since March 2020.
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Council leader Bev Craig reflects on her first year at the helm
Today (Thursday 1 December 2022) marks a year to the day since Cllr Bev Craig became leader of Manchester City Council.
Christmas markets, festive films, and Father Christmas set to take over Heaton Park
With the countdown to Christmas now well and truly on, Heaton Park in north Manchester has a packed programme of seasonal events on offer from now until the big day, perfect for the whole family.
Winter health, wellbeing and cost of living help booklets available citywide for residents
An easy-to-use booklet that contains Covid and flu vaccination details, set within essential information to help with heating, food, bills, computer and mobile phone support has been launched today.
Residents asked for their views on Manchester’s Anti-poverty strategy
Manchester residents are being asked for their views on the Council's refreshed Anti-Poverty strategy to make sure that it works for the whole city.
Manchester to host its first ever Manchester Christmas Parade - a festive first for Santa's favourite city
A festive first is heading to Manchester this year with the announcement that Santa's favourite city is to hold its first ever Christmas Parade.
Safety of women and girls highlighted through White Ribbon Day campaign
Manchester City Council is to mark White Ribbon Day as part of its ongoing commitment to prevent violence against women and girls.
Manchester celebrates 5 years of being a UNESCO City of Literature
Manchester City Council is marking the fifth anniversary of Manchester joining the UNESCO’s worldwide Creative Cities network as a City of Literature.
Finalists announced ahead of this week's prestigious Manchester Culture Awards ceremony
The finalists in the running to be crowned winners at the prestigious Manchester Culture Awards have been announced as the city gears up for its annual celebration this week of the stand-out cultural and creative highlights of the last year.
Council’s low-carbon social housing project in north Manchester reaches topping out milestone
Building works in Newton Heath to deliver 69 zero and low carbon social homes on Council-owned land on Silk Street has reached its highest point - whilst some of the new homes near completion.
Nominations for Be Proud Awards 2023 now open
Manchester’s local champions to be celebrated in the annual Be Proud Awards.
Claus for Celebration as Giant Santa returns to Manchester
Manchester's Giant Santa returns to the Capital of Christmas today.
Winning designs by local children help light up Manchester city centre this Christmas
Winning designs produced by local school children are helping light up Manchester city centre this festive season after their winning designs have been made up into illuminated displays
Pioneering hub in Gorton welcomes community as doors open for the first time
The first group of organisations will begin serving local people next week (Tuesday 15 November) as the new community, integrated health and learning hub is completed.
Manchester's world-famous Christmas Markets are now open!
The wait is over, the festive season has begun, and Manchester's world-famous Christmas Markets are finally back for 2022.
Have your say on our budget - consultation on 2023/24 proposals
A consultation has opened on Manchester City Council’s budget for the next financial year, from 1 April 2023 to 31 March.
Council moves ahead with first phase of the Project 500 housing initiative
A report detailing the initial phase of developments that will begin the Project 500 housing plan will be heard by the executive committee next week (Weds 16 November).
Manchester's be-yule-tiful Christmas Market mugs revealed
The Instagram worthy, famous collectable mugs are back for 2023 with a brand-new design.
Manchester calls on government for support to tackle climate emergency
As global leaders meet at COP27 to discuss climate global action, Cllr Bev Craig, has written an open letter to the PM, Rishi Sunak to discuss the role cities can play in addressing the urgent challenge of climate change and what the Government needs to do to support it.
Manchester to remember the fallen with Remembrance Sunday ceremony and parade to take place on 13 November 2022
Manchester will fall silent on Sunday 13 November 2022 as the city remembers the fallen during the annual Remembrance Sunday commemorations.
Budget position and proposed savings set out
The challenging financial position facing the Council and proposed savings to close the budget gap are outlined in a series of reports to council committees this month (November 2022.)
Statement: 22 May Arena Inquest report
Statement on the publication of Volume 2 of the 22 May 2017 attack inquiry report into the response of the emergency services.
Victoria North: Social benefit community hub set up at major regeneration site
A new hub has opened at Red Bank – a site part of the Victoria North regeneration programme – that will help people with employment, training and digital access.
Accessibility at the heart of this year's Christmas Markets
Accessibility is at the heart of this year's Christmas Markets and festive fun in Manchester, with lots of measures put in place to make sure that everyone can enjoy what's on offer.
As the nights draw in, Manchester is providing extra help to make sure people sleeping on the streets aren't left out in the cold
Manchester City Council and members of the Manchester Homelessness Partnership have confirmed arrangements to help people sleeping on the streets move into accommodation as the nights draw in.
Statement from Deputy Leader following the death of a man in Fallowfield
Cllr Luthfur Rahman's statement of reassurance following the tragic incident in Fallowfield this week.
City Council statement on Night and Day
You may have seen claims that the Council is trying to close down popular venue Night & Day. This is not the case. Read our statement here.
Business steps in to kick-start Our Year Legacy Fund to provide opportunities for young people in Manchester
National company IMPOWER has joined forces with Manchester City Council to launch a brand new “Our Year Legacy Fund” to provide ongoing opportunities for children and young people in the city.
Festive Sundays - six Sundays of sparkling street performances in Manchester to delight and surprise families in the run up to Christmas 2022
Roaming puppets, supersized penguins, and illuminated bands will be taking to Manchester's main shopping streets in the run-up to Christmas as part of the city's brand-new Festive Sundays programme.
Manchester has been named in National Geographic's prestigious top-25 must-visit places for 2023
Manchester is the only UK city to be recognised