Our Town Hall update outlines progress and position
An update report on the Our Town Hall project which has been published outlines its progress, vision and the significant challenges which have impacted its budget and timetable.
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Property owner and illegal shisha business ordered to pay £380k
The owner of a building that was used as an illegal shisha cafe despite warnings to shut down the operation, along with the business that ran the enterprise, have been told to pay upward of £380k.
Manchester celebrates ‘Reclaiming Narratives’ for Black History Month
Black History Month will be marked by recognising and correcting the untold stories of Black Mancunian history and culture.
Sights on opticians and supermarkets to help spread cost of living support, Pension Credit call and Winter wellbeing advice
*Manchester pharmacists already asked to give out leaflets attached to medicine bags to go out on home deliveries *Now the Council is appealing to its wider business community for similar action
Plans approved for UK’s ‘first of a kind’ majority LGBTQ+ Extra Care scheme
Plans have been approved for the UK’s ‘first of a kind’ purpose-built majority LGBTQ+ Extra Care social rent housing scheme in Whalley Range, south Manchester.
Our Town Hall project: Lecture series puts heritage crafts centre-stage
Peeling back the layers on the Our Manchester Town Hall restoration project has been a labour of love for hundreds of craftspeople involved in its restoration.
Manchester resident slapped with hefty fines after neighbours complained about “nuisance” waste burning in his garden
A Manchester resident who made the lives of his neighbours miserable through repeated waste burning in his garden is now facing hefty fines handed down by the courts.
Manchester Christmas Markets 2024 - the countdown is on!
The countdown is on to Christmas in Santa's favourite city with Manchester's world-beating Christmas Markets set to return on the 8 November - Manchester's very own Festive Friday - for a six-week seasonal run until Sunday 22 December.
From furlough to fostering - inspirational foster mum from Manchester shares her story
As young people from across Manchester prepare to return to their university studies or go off to university for the first time, council bosses are asking the city's empty-nesters to think about putting all their years' experience of bringing up children to good use and to consider fostering some of the city's most vulnerable children and young people.
Fourth Family Hub for Manchester now open and set to make big difference to Gorton families
A brand-new Family Hub - Manchester's fourth - officially opened its doors this week and is set to make a big difference to families in Gorton, providing support and advice to parents, carers and young people themselves through to early adulthood.
New high school for pupils with special educational needs reaches construction milestone
A significant milestone has been reached in the construction of Orchard House, a brand-new £16m special high school which is due to open in Miles Platting, Manchester next September.
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.
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.