Cringle Park cafe opens to fanfare from local community
A brand-new community cafe has opened its doors in Cringle Park, Levenshulme.
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Plans submitted for first Grey Mare Lane neighbourhood development
Great Places Housing Group has submitted its proposals for the first planned scheme to be delivered as part of the recently approved masterplan for the Grey Mare Lane neighbourhood in east Manchester.
Manchester’s trailblazing mobility hub looks ahead to public opening next month
One of the UK’s first-of-its-kind mobility hubs is now welcoming interest to reserve cycle spaces and car parking as the countdown to opening begins.
Manchester prepares to mark VE Day 80
Celebrations to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day are set to take place throughout Manchester.
City centre walking and cycling infrastructure project reaches its conclusion
Works to significantly improve the environment for pedestrians and cyclists along Deansgate have now been completed.
Consultation begins around the long-term regeneration of the Strangeways and Cambridge neighbourhoods
An eight-week consultation and engagement process is now open that will gather local feedback around the principles for investment and development of the city centre fringe areas over the next decade
First images: Chorlton Library to reopen after year-long restoration
One of Manchester’s most historic libraries, Chorlton Library, is set to reopen its doors to the public and welcome visitors again following a year-long refurbishment.
Victoria North: Local school children name new Collyhurst social rent apartment blocks
Year five pupils from three Collyhurst schools have taken part in a competition to help name three new social housing apartment blocks.
The Great British Spring Clean returns bigger than ever as it marks 10 years at Boggart Hole Clough
- First partnership with Manchester-wide Clean and Green Manchester campaign - Cycle repair session led by Dr Bike - Trackside activities delivered by MCR Active and Youth Elements
See Myself in Books Festival to help Manchester children feel represented in books and boost reading for pleasure
Thousands of children across Manchester will discover books with characters they can relate to during the first See Myself in Books Festival, in a bid to boost reading for pleasure across the city.
Southern Cemetery named city's latest Local Nature Reserve
Part of Southern Cemetery has today (Friday 14 March) been designated as Manchester’s 11th Local Nature Reserve.
Manchester goes green this weekend as St Patrick's Day Parade returns to city centre
Mancunians are invited to go green this weekend and join in the celebrations as Manchester's annual St Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday (16 March) brings the glitz of the Emerald Isle to the city street
Help to quit the habit this National No Smoking Day
A man whose life has been transformed since giving up smoking has vowed to inspire and help others in the same position.
Cleaner, Greener, Safer: School pupils get safety boost for from road safety investment
A local primary school in Manchester is among the first to benefit from an investment into road safety in efforts to better keep pupils safe.
Push to resurface key Manchester roads continues as Ashton New Road set for improvement works
Vital resurfacing works are due to take place along Ashton New Road as Manchester City Council continues its work to act on residents’ priorities.
New Levy Artisan Market set for spring opening
A new monthly artisan day and night market to open in Levenshulme from April 2025.
Decision to ignore planning law lands Manchester trader in court
The owners of a local market have been ordered to pay thousands of pounds after their failure to adhere to local planning laws.
£10,000 fine issued against company which failed to adhere to planning law
The landlord of a business property in Chorlton has been handed a substantial fine after it failed to comply with a planning notice.
Call goes out for Mancunians to claim £200 to pay heating bills
More than a quarter of a million pounds aimed at supporting people experiencing fuel poverty has been claimed across Manchester, with a final call for people to come and make a claim.*
Manchester and Salford present draft proposals for major Strangeways and Cambridge regeneration
Manchester City Council (MCC) and Salford City Council (SCC) are working in collaboration on the ambitious long-term regeneration proposals for the Strangeways and Cambridge areas.
As good as Gold - Council is first in UK to earn environmental awareness accolade
Manchester City Council has become the first local authority in the UK to be awarded ‘Gold’ status for its staff’s understanding of climate change.
Council approves 2025/26 budget and sets out priorities to keep improving Manchester
Manchester City Council has today (Friday 28 February) set its budget for 2025/26 outlining its spending plans to deliver services, make lives better and improve the city.
Our Town Hall update charts progress including Albert Square milestone
The latest report on the Our Town Hall project charts further progress on the largest and most complex heritage scheme in the UK – including a key milestone for Albert Square.
Enforcement cameras brought in to combat illegal cycle lane parking in South Manchester
Portable enforcement cameras are being brought in to combat inconsiderate motorists who park illegally in cycle lanes.
Over 5,000 Christmas trees recycled to help local parks
Local parks in Manchester are still wrapped up in the festive buzz following last year’s drive to encourage people to recycle their Christmas tree.
Local people asked for their views about the future of Newton Heath
A consultation has opened today (Weds 26 Feb) asking the Newton Heath community for feedback around what investment they would like to see in their district centre.
Mancunian Way set to be resurfaced as the Council works to improve Manchester’s busiest road
Manchester City Council is currently rolling out a wide-ranging programme of road improvements throughout the city.
Landlord licensing extends to 1,900 more properties across Manchester
Selective Licensing is one way that cities can drive up standards in privately rented properties – a key priority for Manchester City Council.
Manchester gets ready to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025
International Women’s Day (IWD) is returning to Manchester as a celebration of women’s empowerment, equality and contributions to the city at Manchester Central Library on Saturday 8 March.
Manchester Digital Campus and latest city centre park gets planning green light
A major government office complex bringing 7,000 civil service jobs to Manchester alongside a new urban park have been given planning consent to be built in Ancoats.