Launch of new cultural strategy for Manchester sparks an arts and culture re-set for the city
This week marks the start of an arts and culture re-set for Manchester with the launch of a brand-new decade long cultural strategy for the city.
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No shame in a claim as Manchester urges 8000 people to take up unclaimed pensions benefit
You've probably worked all your life. Now let Pension Credit work for you.
The art tutor turned student who is teaching others it's never too late to learn
Starting a new term in education is daunting at any age, but Manchester Adult Education Service (MAES) wants to let adults who’ve been out of education for some time now know that a warm welcome awaits them in the city's adult education centres and that it's never too late to start learning again.
Local community broadly welcome regen plans for Grey Mare Lane estate following consultation
The regeneration masterplan for the Grey Mare Lane estate has been met with broad approval from the east Manchester community a new report going to the Council executive committee (Weds 11 September).
Council's in-year financial pressures outlined
Financial pressures being experienced by the Council in the current year – 2024/25 - are set out in a report to its Executive, which meets on Wednesday 11 September.
Piccadilly Radio archives turn digital with £99k National Lottery grant
Funding to preserve the archives of Piccadilly Radio, Manchester's long-standing and much-loved radio station, has been awarded to Manchester Central Library.
Council on course to meet climate targets – but challenges remain
Manchester City Council remains on track to achieve its goal of becoming a zero carbon organisation by 2038 or earlier, the annual report into progress against its Climate Change Action Plan concludes.
Manchester welcomes decision on ‘lifeline’ cost of living fund
The Leader of Manchester City Council has hailed the Government’s commitment today (Monday 2 September) to continue the Household Support Fund.
Homelessness latest as next steps on temporary accommodation outlined
An update report on homelessness in Manchester outlines how progress is being made against a still challenging backdrop.
Public consultation opens around ambitious proposals for Manchester’s former Central Retail Park
Manchester City Council and the Government Property Agency (GPA) have opened a joint consultation around emerging plans for the former retail site.
Game changing safety app to launch in Manchester
Free safety app to launch in Manchester
Our Town Hall project: Beautifully restored clock tower back on view
Manchester Town Hall’s newly-restored clock tower has been revealed, giving a fresh view of the progress being made in restoring, repairing and safeguarding the Grade I-listed icon.
Pupils across Manchester celebrate their GCSE success
Pupils at schools across Manchester are amongst thousands of 16-year-olds across the country who have picked up their GCSE results today.
Free Self-Guided Audio Tour of the Manchester Central Library.
Manchester Central Library has launched a free self-guided audio tour of the library to coincide with the celebrations for its 90th Anniversary year.
Consultation begins on major regeneration plan for Holt Town
The Council has begun gathering feedback around the transformational proposals being developed for Holt Town, east Manchester as consultation opens today.
Council appoints new assistant director of development and investment
Oliver Jones-Orrells has been appointed to the assistant director role that will support development, investment and continued economic growth in Manchester.
Planning application submitted for new town square in Gorton
A new heart for Gorton takes a further step forward as plans are submitted that detail a new public square where local people and visitors can relax and spend time.
Students across Manchester celebrate exam success
Students at schools and colleges across Manchester have been picking up their results today after sitting A Level, BTEC, and T Level exams before the summer.
Development partner agreed to deliver £500m Wythenshawe Civic regen
National placemaker, Muse has been named as the delivery and investment partner that will work with the Council to deliver the transformational investment in Wythenshawe town centre.
State of the City Report 2023
The annual State of the City report has been launched, providing in-depth analysis of the successes and further challenges for Manchester.
Clean and Green Manchester: £15m pledge to improve neighbourhoods and fight litter
Three year £15m programme of investment to support communities to be cleaner and greener Launch project will see more than 2,300 litter bins replaced across the city
Children off to high school in September invited to meet author of special book aimed at helping them make the move
Children heading off to high school for the first time this September in Manchester are being invited to meet the author of a special book aimed at helping them through what can, for some, feel like a daunting move from primary to secondary school.
Real Deal: Re-launch of campaign at Manchester markets aims to stamp out counterfeit good sales
A new campaign to stop the trading of counterfeit goods has been launched at some of Manchester’s much-loved markets.
Council Leader statement following protests and unrest across the country
Council Leader Bev Craig calls for compassion, understanding and solidarity following protests in Manchester and across the country this weekend.
Hundreds of free activities on offer in Manchester this week for national Play Day
Hundreds of free activities are on offer this week across Manchester to mark national Play Day this Wednesday 7 August.
Historic Chorlton landmark set for restoration
Restoration works are set to begin on an historic Grade II listed structure in Chorlton.
50,000 people flock into city centre for Manchester Day: Let the Games Begin!
The sun shone over Manchester this weekend as over 50,000 people flocked into the city to help it mark an incredible international summer of sport, with Manchester Day: Let the Games Begin!
Manchester Day: Let the Games Begin! Sat 27 July - road closure information
Some road closures will be necessary in Manchester as the city comes together to celebrate this year's Manchester Day (Saturday 27 July).
Council Leader's open letter to Chief Constable about Manchester Airport Incident
Council Leader Cllr Bev Craig has written to Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police Stephen Watson after footage emerged of the distressing incident at Manchester Airport:
All the pop-up performances, music, and dance at this year's Manchester Day
Alongside plenty of sporting action, this year's Manchester Day: Let the Games Begin! (this Saturday 27 July) will also see live music, dance, and pop-up theatre performances fill the city's streets and squares.