Heaton Park Golf Course reopens to public
New operators have been appointed to run Heaton Park Golf Course on behalf of Manchester City Council.
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Final chance to have your say on new walking and cycling route for Northern Quarter
The public consultation on a new walking and cycling improvement scheme for the city centre’s Northern Quarter is entering its final days.
Councillor scoops top award for his love of the (he)arts on Valentine's Day
It's hearts all round today with a Valentine's Day surprise for the city's top culture councillor who has just been announced a national winner in the prestigious 'Hearts For The Arts' Awards 2020.
A national event in Manchester tomorrow will highlight how council spending is having a positive impact on Manchester people and businesses
A conference this Valentine’s Day will highlight how Manchester City Council is showing the love by putting the social benefits to the city at the heart of how it spends money on goods and services.
Refreshed plans for Ancoats including New Islington to be taken to the public
Draft development frameworks for Central Retail Park and the Poland Street area of Ancoats will be presented to the Council’s executive (Weds, 12 February).
HS2 statement from Council Leader Sir Richard Leese
Statement from Sir Richard Leese following a meeting with Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps MP today to discuss HS2 (Weds 12 Feb)
'Worst ever' cockroach infestation sees takeaway owner handed suspended prison sentence
A takeaway owner has been issued with a suspended prison sentence after a major cockroach infestation was found in a takeaway in Baguley, Manchester.
Progress report to be heard as new Manchester City Centre Transport Strategy moves forward
The latest steps towards a new transport strategy for Manchester city centre will be presented in a report to Manchester City Council’s Executive this month.
Let us be your family, say Manchester kids to city’s Chinese community
*Message comes ahead of key date in Chinese calendar to mark family and reunions *Lantern Festival is end of New Year and is sometimes called ‘true’ Valentine’s Day *Youngsters create their own 'love' letters filled with words of hope and support
Let us be your family, say Manchester kids to city’s Chinese community
*Message comes ahead of key date in Chinese calendar to mark family and reunions *Lantern Festival is end of New Year and is sometimes called ‘true’ Valentine’s Day *Youngsters create their own 'love' letters filled with words of hope and support
Manchester’s major review of its Local Plan begins
The overarching plan that sets out the key guidelines for all development across the city will be reviewed - and the first eight week consultation is underway.
Collyhurst people to have their say on the Northern Gateway development in their neighbourhood
As the Northern Gateway project moves forward, local people are urged to be part of the conversation to develop new homes as part of the transformational development of Collyhurst.
Our Planet. Our City. Manchester Day takes on the challenge of climate change - and you can be involved
Manchester Day is looking for community groups, volunteers and organisations to be planet protectors and agents for change to take on this year’s theme: Our Planet. Our City.
Blog - Why misinformation can start a pandemic of panic
At a time when Coronavirus dominates the headlines, Manchester’s Councillor Bev Craig calls for unity and warns that fear - and the stigma it creates - spreads faster than disease.
National Apprenticeship Week sees launch of brand new creative opportunities in Manchester
A brand new apprenticeship programme has launched in Manchester to train up the next generation of creative venue technicians.
Serial offender hit with £1,850 penalty for dumping waste
A woman from Gorton has been ordered to pay £1,850, after being found guilty of six counts of illegally dumping waste outside her own home.
Council to consider Manchester city centre Ultra Low Emissions Zone
Manchester City Councillors have passed a motion calling for the consideration of an Ultra Low Emissions Zone within the city’s Inner Relief Route.
Climate action plan is taking shape
An outline of the Council’s action plan for leading the drive for Manchester to play its full part in tackling the climate change emergency in the next five years has been published.
Manchester announces new walking and cycling schemes as Mayor and Commissioner call on Government for long-term funding commitment
The revolutionary plans for Greater Manchester will help tackle the climate emergency, inactivity and congestion.
Mancunians United on Holocaust Memorial Day
This year’s Holocaust Memorial Day has encouraged Mancunians to ‘stand together’ in solidarity against all forms of division.
Stockport Road improvement work set to start in Longsight
Work to improve a section of Stockport Road (A6) in the Longsight area is due to get underway on Monday 3 February.
What does Manchester’s Gay Village mean to you? Council commissions review of historic neighbourhood
The City Council has commissioned a review of the Gay Village to fully understand what the area means to local people, visitors and local businesses to inform how it can be protected in the future.
Message of solidarity to the Chinese city of Wuhan
Manchester City Council has sent a letter of support to it's Chinese sister city, Wuhan, following an outbreak of Coronavirus.
First Manchester City Council Leader's Vlog goes live
January 2020 will see a new way for the residents of Manchester to learn about the decisions which are shaping the city.
Ofsted publish latest findings on Manchester children’s services
Ofsted have today (Tuesday 21 January 2020) published the findings of their most recent visit to Manchester children’s services.
Manchester pupils come together for Climate Change Action Summit
More than 300 pupils from schools across Manchester gathered for a special summit to have their concerns heard and develop new ideas for action on the issue of climate change.
Hyde Road “pinch point” work to start this month
Work to fix a well-known pinch point on one of Manchester’s major traffic routes is set to begin on Monday January 27.
Manchester named as an early adopter of Hackitt’s Grenfell building safety review
Manchester City Council has been named as one of the first local authority ‘early adopters’ of the Hackitt Review’s recommendations for building safety.
Council successfully prosecutes counterfeit jewellery trader
A trader who sold fake jewellery on the weekends in an attempt to evade Trading Standards has been stung by fines and court costs totalling more than £10,000.
Manchester councillor shortlisted for national culture award
Councillor Luthfur Rahman, Manchester City Council's Executive Member for Skills Culture and Leisure has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award recognising his work as a champion of the arts.