The official countdown to Christmas in Manchester has now well and truly begun with the opening today (Friday 7 November) of Manchester's world-famous Christmas Markets throughout the city centre - including the return of festive fun to Albert Square for the first time since December 2019 and the closure of the Manchester's magnificent Grade 1 Listed Victorian Town Hall as it undergoes a massive once-in-a-life-time restoration project to preserve it for future generations.
The Council approve the Strategic Regeneration Framework (SRF) for the long-term transformation of the Strangeways and Cambridge areas at a meeting of the executive next week (Weds 12 Nov)
Manchester City Council is set to launch new WhatsApp community group for residents to give help and support across the city, along with details of free fun things to do with children and youngsters.
A new report details the ongoing commitment to long-term investment in high streets across Manchester to support local businesses, create jobs and ignite economic growth.
A business has been hit with a £10,000 fine after it was convicted of selling potentially dangerous children’s clothing.
A relaunch has taken place to celebrate the network of green trails throughout Manchester.
With only days to go now until the opening of Manchester's world-famous Christmas Markets this Friday 7 November, a handy Christmas Markets map has been released to help festive shoppers navigate their way around the markets and point them in the right direction for food and drink, live entertainment, and those all-important toilet stops.
This year, Remembrance Sunday will hold a solemn service to honour and pay tribute to the Armed Forces community.
A scheme which embedded Citizens Advice advisers in the heart of local communities has already delivered life-changing results for residents.
A new public consultation opens today (Thurs 30 Oct) providing an update on the big picture of regeneration in Collyhurst, how resident feedback has shaped the plan so far, and what will happen next.
Manchester has launched a charter which aims to put the voices of babies and young children at the heart of council policy.
Two major regeneration schemes are being given the green light for Moston as part of a long-term investment programme in the neighbourhood – including a new public square and truly affordable homes.
The North Manchester Social Benefits Framework – borne out of the ground breaking regeneration projects at Victoria North and North Manchester General Hospital - has been refreshed.
A three-year partnership with the Royal British Legion with events and activities through the year
Providing funds to support residents to mark Remembrance events in their local neighbourhood
Statement from Council Leader Bev Craig following Manchester Pride Events Limited's announcement that they have gone into liquidation.
Fifteen voluntary, community and faith sector organisations will benefit from more than half a million pounds worth of grants awarded by the Council to support homeless people in the city.
With Manchester's world-famous Christmas Markets now just over a fortnight away, the design of this year's Christmas mugs has been revealed - and eagle-eyed Mancunians are going to love the colourful, playful nod they give to city centre landmarks and to the city's annual festive markets.
This winter libraries will once again serve as safe community spaces for anyone in Manchester in need of shelter and support.
A boss of a building company, who recklessly dumped a pile of rubbish on open land, has been prosecuted and made to pay over £1,000.
Manchester's magical Christmas Parade - THE heartwarming event of the festive season - is back for 2025 and set to delight children, families and anyone young at heart when it makes its way through the city's streets on Sunday 7 December.
A Council plan to significantly improve the appearance of Piccadilly Gardens and people’s experience of the prominent city centre space has been unveiled.
As the days grow shorter and October half-term approaches Manchester City Council is rolling out a programme of free events and activities this Autumn and Winter to entertain children and families acr
Chorlton Library celebrated the final chapter in its development as it marked the completion of work to phase two of its refurbishment unveiling new meeting rooms and a refreshed community garden at t
The east Manchester suburb has been a focus for regeneration and now a new report being heard by the Council’s executive committee (Weds 15 October) announces tens of millions of pounds of investment.
A report going to the Council’s executive (15 Oct) details the next phase in a collaboration with the Manchester Housing Providers Partnership (MHPP) to deliver affordable homes across the city.
Manchester City Council has hailed a £3 million World Homelessness Day funding boost.
Co-ordinated plans setting out what Manchester needs to do to tackle climate change over the next five years - and how the Council will lead the way -are being brought forward this month (Oct 2025).
Manchester City Council stands in solidarity with our Jewish community following the horrific antisemitic attack at Heaton Park Synagogue.
Councillors in Crumpsall stand in solidarity with the families affected by today's attacked at a Synagogue in north Manchester.
Council Leader Cllr Bev Craig has issued a statement.
