Pioneering clean air scheme will Protect Playgrounds from pollution in Manchester
A new pilot scheme which aims to boost air quality in school playgrounds located next to major roads is set to launch in Manchester.
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New multi-agency approach to tackle school exclusions
A brand new strategy that takes a multi-agency approach to promoting inclusion and preventing exclusion from the city’s schools is up for discussion this week.
Manchester sets out ambition to be an accredited national living wage employer
Manchester City Council has outlined its ambition to be accredited as a Living Wage Employer by the Living Wage Foundation (LWF) in a report to the Resources and Governance Scrutiny Committee. (Tues, 18 June 2019).
New Prime Minister must support HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail, say Northern council leaders
Leaders of councils throughout the North of England have sent a joint letter to the Conservative leadership contenders urging them to commit to the delivery of HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail.
The only thing missing on Manchester Day is a market… well not anymore
In yet another Manchester Day first, an official event market will see some Manchester makers bring their creations to Exchange Square on Sunday 23 June.
Manchester Food and Drink Festival on-hand to feed Manchester Day
Their reputation proceeds them as purveyors of the finest food offerings in the region…
Ten prizes you can win this Manchester Day
The Manchester Day photography prize is one of the most hotly contested competitions of the year and the decision to choose the top picture is always passionately debated by the judges.
Manchester Day returns for its tenth outing this weekend
A decade since the first event, Manchester Day returns this weekend (Sunday 23 June) celebrating this year’s theme: 10 out of 10.
Brand new poem in 64 languages written by school children goes on display
A brand new multi-lingual poem incorporating an incredible 64 different languages and written mostly by school children, takes pride of place from this week in Manchester Central Library for the next year.
New pedestrian and cycle zone for Thomas Street
A new pedestrian and cycle zone is to be introduced during weekend evenings on one of the city centre's busiest streets.
36,000 schoolchildren take part in Manchester’s first mass Readathon
36,000 children in more than 100 schools across Manchester are set to join forces this month for the city’s first-ever mass Readathon, which will also bring the power of stories to Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.
First for Manchester after problem shisha cafe closed
A shisha cafe in Rusholme which routinely breached the Health Act and where Manchester City Council staff were routinely threatened has been forced to close.
Business rate relief could mean significant rebates for Manchester businesses
Business owners are urged to check whether or not they could reduce the amount they pay after new business rate relief rules came into effect on 1 April this year.
Hats entertainment is 10 out of 10 for Manchester Day
Make your very own hat for Manchester’s big day out and join in the People’s Procession
Manchester improves free swimming for under 17s
Young people in Manchester are set to benefit from increased access to free swimming at Manchester swimming pools all year round thanks to an extension of the current swimming offer citywide.
Sustainability is at the heart of Manchester Day
Manchester Day returns this year for its tenth outing on the 23 June and sustainability remains at the core of the event.
City centre restaurant prosecuted after rodent infestation discovery
A Chinese restaurant has been hit with fines totalling almost £15,000 after a string of worrying health breaches were discovered.
£50 "lease" costs woman £580 after fly-tipping investigation
A woman who was paid £50 to lend her van to a neighbour has been left with a £580 bill, after it was used to fly-tip domestic waste in Harpurhey.
Silk Street project – affordable homes on the way for former mill site
Environmentally friendly technologies will be at the heart of the new development
Manchester Culture Awards are back!
Following last year’s phenomenally successful inaugural awards, Manchester Culture Awards are back - by popular demand - for a second year.
Manchester joins European call for renewed action on climate change
Manchester City Council has signed a letter to the European Council and its member states, calling for the European Union and its institutions to reach zero-carbon status by 2050.
22 May second anniversary tributes
The 22 people who were killed in the Manchester Arena attack, as well as those were injured or traumatised, are forever in our hearts. Nor will we ever forget the remarkable spirit shown by Manchester
Manchester Day’s WoW workshop opens for business inside Mayfield Depot
Manchester Day is just around the corner as the workshop creating this year’s incredible artworks opens its doors.
22 May memorial design quest gets under way
A search to find designers for the memorial for the 22 May 2017 Manchester Arena attack will be launched on Friday 17 May.
Manchester welcomes new Lord Mayor: Cllr Abid Chohan
Cllr Abid Latif Chohan has taken up the chains of the Lord Mayor of Manchester today, Wednesday 15 May.
Vital community asset in Gorton benefits from £10,000 refurbishment
A focal point for the community in Gorton has been given a new lease of life thanks to a five-figure restoration project.
Deadline approaches to register to vote in European Parliamentary Elections
There are just days left for anyone wishing to have their say in the European Parliamentary Elections to ensure they are registered to vote.
European Parliament Elections in the North West: What you need to know
The countdown has begun to European Parliament Elections which will take place on Thursday 23 May.
Candidates list for 2019 local elections revealed
A full list of candidates standing in Manchester’s local elections on 2 May has now been published.
Regent Road work to resume in full as new main contractors appointed
New main contractors for the Regent Road roadworks have been appointed today (Thursday 28 March) and will be on site next week with a view to resuming full work as soon as possible.