eBikes come to Manchester as ambitious city-wide scheme launches
A fleet of electric cargo bikes and trailers is to be launched in Manchester offering an affordable and green alternative to cars.
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Parents have until midnight tonight to apply for a September Reception class place for their child
Parents and carers of children due to start school for the first time this Autumn are being urged not to miss today's deadline of midnight tonight (Monday 17 January), to apply for their child's school place.
Levelling Up minister Gove sees Mayfield progress
Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Michael Gove inspected progress on Manchester’s exciting Mayfield development during a visit to the city.
Manchester to shine a light on history of women's football as UEFA Women's EURO 2022 tournament prepares for kick-off
An exhibition charting the history of women's football will help kick off a summer-long celebration of the game as Manchester prepares to play its part as a host city for UEFA Women's EURO 2022 tournament matches.
Solar farm plan to cut Council greenhouse gas emissions advances
Proposals for Manchester City Council to buy its own solar farm to help cut its carbon emissions are set to move forward.
New Omicron cash grant to give support to struggling hospitality and leisure industries
A new cash grant scheme of up to £6,000 has now gone to live to help the hospitality, leisure and accommodation sectors hit by the latest Covid-19 variant.
Consultation launched on Council's 2022/23 budget
A public consultation has opened inviting people living in Manchester to give their views on the Council’s approach to setting its budget for 2022/23.
Improvement works planned for Exchange Square
The early weeks of 2022 have been set aside to carry out a series of repairs and upgrades to Exchange Square.
1921 Census is now available for free at Manchester Central Library
Manchester Central Library is from today ( 6 January 2022) playing a key role in making the 1921 Census for England and Wales freely available to view.
Glade of Light memorial opens to the public
The Glade of Light memorial to those who lost their lives in the 22 May 2017 Manchester terror attack will be accessible to the public from today, Wednesday 5 January 2022.
School children and workers at the heart of Manchester’s New Year vaccination drive
Give yourself a boost to beat the January blues by taking the opportunity to make sure you’re fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
Ancoats and Beswick by-election details announced
A Council by-election will be held in Manchester's Ancoats and Beswick ward on Thursday 3 February 2022.
Help is here for Mancunians facing Covid this Christmas
Over the past two weeks a huge amount of work has been carried out to get people their Covid booster jabs.
Free cab rides to vaccination centres up and running in Manchester
The ManchesterJabCab service is returning this winter to provide free transport for residents who need to get to and from vaccination appointments.
Man convicted three years after waste offence
A man has been convicted of failing to dispose of commercial waste lawfully more than three years after the original offence took place.
Manchester’s New Year's Eve firework display will not go ahead
Manchester City Council has taken the decision to cancel this year’s New Year’s Eve fireworks in light of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Statement from council leader on the need for urgent support for businesses affected by Covid regulation changes
Statement from Manchester City Council Leader Bev Craig on the urgent need for financial support for businesses affected by the latest changes to Covid guidance.
Consultation on Levenshulme and Burnage Active Travel Neighbourhood goes live
From 17 December residents in Levenshulme and Burnage will be able to have their say on the latest plans for the ambitious Active Travel Neighbourhood programme as this scheme reaches its final stage.
Manchester marks one year anniversary of its first Covid vaccination
Thursday December 16 marks the one year anniversary of the first Covid vaccination given in Manchester.
Local school children help celebrate Gorton Hub milestone as development begins to take shape
Young people in Gorton have been invited to ceremonially sign the steel structure of the Gorton Hub project to celebrate the development at a key milestone.
Plea to Manchester communities to ask any questions they have about Covid booster
Manchester’s public health chief, David Regan, has today issued an appeal to all community groups and representatives to ask any questions about Covid vaccinations and boosters.
Documentary delves into Our Town Hall project
The painstaking restoration and repair of Manchester Town Hall will be under the spotlight in a new documentary to be broadcast later this month.
Next phase of Manchester's transformative tree planting drive gets underway
The second year of a two-year project to plant at least 2,000 trees across Manchester will get underway with its first plantings on Monday 13 December.
Manchester vaccine walk-ins open to all over 40s in Manchester
The push to get Mancunians their Covid booster jabs has been given a shot in the arm thanks to the city’s walk-in clinics.
UK’s first zero carbon social homes completed in east Manchester
Two zero carbon social properties – the first of their kind in the UK – have been completed and passed over to the first residents as part of a wider 22 low carbon housing development.
Manchester’s State of the City Report 2021
The annual report provides an in-depth analysis on Manchester’s progress in line with the ambitions set out in the Our Manchester Strategy.
Go with the flow - new strategy to revitalise Manchester's river valleys launched
A strategy to revitalise Manchester’s river valleys and put them at the heart of regeneration has been launched today (Tuesday 7 December.)
Play your part this Christmas to beat the Omicron variant
The message going into Christmas this year is clear and simple – get your Covid-19 vaccinations and booster jabs.
Council invites local businesses to play their part and help make 2022 a year of opportunity for all young people
Business leaders and influential figures from across the city were out in force last night for the launch of Manchester City Council’s new initiative, 2022: Our Year.
See Myself in Books project launched
A brand-new drive has been launched in Manchester to help schools promote ethnic diversity through children’s literature.