World Car-Free Day
Manchester residents are being encouraged to apply to temporarily close their local roads, to create traffic-free spaces for family play sessions and other community activities on their streets.
News Stories
New powers used by Manchester City Council to shut down 4 illegal shisha bars
Hundreds of shisha pipes have been destroyed as Manchester City Council continues its crackdown against illegal shisha bars.
Project to help care leavers make a house their home
Young people preparing to leave care in Manchester will get the opportunity to learn new skills and move into their own home through a ground-breaking programme that supports them to live independently.
Signs point to a China Town on the up
New signs in both English and Chinese welcoming people to Manchester’s China Town have been unveiled by the council ahead of a new festival this weekend (Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September.)
Manchester welcomed as newest member of global music network
Manchester will connect with cities across the globe as it becomes the latest member of the Music Cities Network.
Tour of Britain set to make a triumphant return to the home of British Cycling
The countdown is under way as the final stage of the 2019 OVO Energy Tour of Britain prepares to make its way to Manchester.
Manchester City of Literature appoints its first Executive Director
Ivan Wadeson has been appointed as the first Executive Director of Manchester City of Literature
Manchester Council commits to delivering at least 6,400 affordable homes up to 2025
A report outlining how the Council will increase the number of affordable homes in Manchester is being heard by Economy Scrutiny committee this week (Thursday 5 September).
Thousands flock to celebrate city's diversity at the Festival of Manchester
People turned out in their thousands on Saturday (31 Aug) to celebrate the city's diversity at the second ever Festival of Manchester.
Extinction Rebellion protest in Manchester city centre this weekend
We are aware that the group Extinction Rebellion are planning a protest in Manchester city centre from Friday 30 August to Monday 2 September.
Have your say on Hyde Road widening plan
Consultation is underway for a proposed road widening scheme to tackle a congestion pinch point on a key route into Manchester.
“BigBelly” bin boost for city centre
51 new BigBelly smart bins are being installed in some of Manchester city centre’s busiest areas, in a new £250,000 investment to improve street cleanliness.
Join the search for Leo Lost at Central Library!
The Ministry of Lost & Found is back at Manchester Central Library for a brand-new expedition, fizzing with free family fun.
Private hire drivers pay the price after being caught in Council sting
A private hire driver recorded illegally picking up passengers was one of three recently convicted in court following a joint sting operation orchestrated by Manchester City Council
Manchester bucks national trend as star students shine
Stars were born throughout Manchester today as teenagers took the next exciting step in their young lives.
Peterloo Memorial goes on view
Manchester’s permanent memorial to the Peterloo Massacre is now on public view - in time for the 200th anniversary of the epoch-making event.
Hefty penalty on the menu for fly-tip restaurant
A Northern Moor restaurant has been served with a penalty of more than £1,000, after being prosecuted for fly-tipping by Manchester City Council.
Battered but unbroken - Manchester councillors raise £22k for charity
A staggering £22,000 has been raised for two Manchester charities after a group of Manchester councillors and council officers successfully completed the gruelling Three Peaks Challenge.
Cultural event From the Crowd marks 200 years since Peterloo Massacre
Exactly 200 years later communities from across Manchester and beyond are invited to gather on the site of St Peter’s Field Manchester for a cultural event to commemorate those who were killed or injured at The Peterloo Massacre in 1819.
Gorton’s pioneering integrated health and community hub goes before planners
A full planning application has been submitted to Manchester City Council for the new integrated health and community hub planned for Gorton.
£200,000 fines for Manchester rogue landlords failing to manage their homes
A dedicated Rogue Landlord Team tasked with driving up housing standards in the private rented sector have targeted unscrupulous landlords across the city.
Owner of bogus meet-and-greet firm £4,000 out of pocket after High Court throws out appeal
A dishonest trader who falsely claimed to be offering a secure parking service for Manchester Airport has finally faced justice after his appeal was thrown out by the High Court.
Fly-posting penalty “Size?” That’ll be more than £8,000!
JD Sports have been ordered to pay more than £8,300, after admitting to five counts of fly-posting in Manchester city centre.
There's all sorts to do in Manchester! Top ten highlights for the school summer holidays
School’s out for the summer!
Tell us what you think of Manchester city centre
People who live, work in or visit Manchester city centre are being asked for their views about it from Monday 29 July.
New Chairperson appointed to lead Manchester City of Literature
Manchester City of Literature has announced the appointment of Manchester based novelist, poet and screenwriter Zahid Hussain as the first Chair of the Board of Trustees.
Dog owner prosecutions prompt microchip reminder
Manchester dog owners are being urged to microchip their pets and keep the details up to date, after six people were taken to court for failing to do so between April and June 2019.
New arrangements for Piccadilly Gardens street kitchens
People running street kitchens in Piccadilly Gardens are being urged to use an alternative location from Thursday 1 August 2019 under new arrangements.
Bowker Vale pupils muck in for ‘Lakeside Adventure’
Lakeside Adventure officially opened to local families on Monday 15 July, with a ceremony attended by Bowker Vale Primary School pupils and the Lord Mayor of Manchester, Cllr Abid Latif Chohan.
Councillors to scale Three Peaks in support of Manchester charities
A cohort of councillors will take on a gruelling challenge at the end of July 2019 as they attempt to summit the UK’s three highest mountains within 24 hours.