Countdown to register to vote for the upcoming General Election
The forthcoming General Election will shape the future of the country and as the campaign gets underway Manchester residents are being urged to make sure they can vote.
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General Election candidates for Manchester's parliamentary constituencies confirmed
Details of the confirmed candidates standing in the five Manchester parliamentary constituencies in the General Election on Thursday 12 December have been published.
Winners announced - Manchester Culture Awards
The winners of this year's prestigious Manchester Culture Awards were announced over the weekend at a special awards ceremony hosted by Jennie McAlpine and Ria Meera Munshi.
First phase of the City Centre to Chorlton Cycleway is underway
The first phase of the new walking and cycling route from Manchester city centre to Chorlton has started today (Monday 11 November).
Manchester celebrates becoming an accredited Living Wage Employer
Today (Monday 11 November) Manchester City Council can announce its successful accreditation as a Living Wage Employer by the national Living Wage Foundation (LWF).
The Factory Manchester - major construction milestone reached as Manchester named second most creative city in Europe
This week sees a significant milestone in the construction of The Factory, the landmark new cultural venue, currently being developed in Manchester city centre.
Right To Buy fraudster spared jail after botched £40,000 scam
An attempt to swindle almost £40,000 through a fraudulent Right to Buy application has seen a Greater Manchester Woman narrowly avoid prison.
Social housing allocation will change to help city’s most vulnerable people
A range of recommendations around the Council’s social housing allocation policy will be scrutinised this week (Weds, 6 November).
Major works on Regent Road are now complete
The major works to improve capacity and decreased congestion on Regent Road have now been finished.
Manchester to remember the fallen at annual Remembrance Sunday service
The streets of Manchester will fall silent as the city remembers the fallen of past conflicts during the annual Remembrance Sunday commemoration.
Manchester International Festival contributes £50m to the city
This year’s Manchester International Festival was the biggest yet, with more than 1,000 ticketed events drawing record numbers and delivering an economic impact of £50m - up from £40.2m in 2017.
Recommendations on new powers to tackle city centre anti-social behaviour outlined
The outcome of the public consultation on a potential new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to support a safe, clean and welcoming Manchester city centre has been published.
Last chance to apply for your child's secondary school place for next September
Parents who have children due to start secondary school next September now have only have days left to apply for their child's school place
Are you a private renter? Or a landlord? Tell us about your experience!
Manchester City Council has today (Monday 28 October) begun a four-week public consultation to review the city’s strategy around Private Rented Sector Housing.
Manchester welcomes the stars of the Christmas Lights Switch-on
The stars of stage, screen and the music world will descend upon the city on Thursday 14 November to celebrate Christmas in Manchester.
Celebrate Bonfire Night at our spectacular free family-friendly events
It will be Christmas before we know it...
Stephen Fry latest star to take over the PA at Central Library
Actor and libraries champion Stephen Fry is the latest star to take over the PA at Manchester Central Library.
This year’s Manchester Christmas Market mugs have been revealed
As important to the festive season as tinsel and wrapping paper, the design for this year’s Christmas Market mug has been released.
North West Construction Hub's small works framework is now live
The North West Construction Hub (NWCH) have announced that Manchester City Council's new Small Works Construction Framework is now live.
Manchester Culture Awards - finalists announced
This year has seen another massive response to the call-out for nominations for the Manchester Culture Awards and the finalists can now be revealed.
Fly-tipper gets unpaid work order thanks to Rusholme residents
A man from Gorton has been convicted of two offences of fly-tipping, thanks to evidence supplied to Manchester City Council by local residents.
Levenshulme residents’ award-winning ‘Our Active Neighbourhood’ plan moves forward
A community-led project which aims to create the most cycling and walking-friendly area in Greater Manchester has picked up a prestigious award at a national summit.
Council responds to climate challenge
Details of how the Council is responding to its declaration of a climate emergency will be heard by councillors on a new group set up to scrutinise actions.
The Library of Lost and Found chosen as the Great North West Read 2019
A giant book club is about to take over the North West - and you're invited to join.
Council partnership with One Manchester to deliver new social housing in east Manchester
A report will be heard by the Council’s executive this week (Weds 16 October) to agree the disposal of land in east Manchester to housing provider One Manchester to be used for new social housing.
Statement from Cllr Nigel Murphy on Manchester Arndale incident
"I would like to thank Mancunians for responding to this situation with the resilience, calm good sense and solidarity which we have come to expect."
Statement from Cllr Nigel Murphy on Arndale incident
Councillor Nigel Murphy, Deputy Leader of Manchester City Council, said: "We are aware of an incident at the Arndale Centre this morning. Our thoughts are with those who have been injured."
Manchester's response to today's attack in Halle, Germany
Statement from the Deputy Leader of Manchester City Council, Cllr Sue Murphy
Council leader backs call for Northern Forest
Manchester City Council has added its weight to calls for a huge Northern Forest.
Council to review proposals for new City Centre Transport Strategy
A report outlining proposals for a revised City Centre Transport Strategy, with a long-term emphasis on cycling, walking and public transport and reducing car journeys, will be heard this month.