Development plan for former Central Retail Park to move ahead
The Council’s executive will be asked to approve the Strategic Regeneration Framework (SRF) for the former retail site at a meeting last week (Weds 22 March).
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How to get involved with the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort
From Street Parties, to volunteering days and lunches there are a number of ways that Mancunians can mark the coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort’s Coronation plans th
Review launched to support city’s grassroots music venues – and help ensure the city stays in tune
A major new independent review has been announced into Manchester’s grassroots music venues and how the Council and its partners can better support and champion them.
Council awards more than £900,000 over three years to Manchester based arts organisations
Grants totalling £939,982 over the next three years have been awarded by the city council to twelve different arts organisations in Manchester that between them deliver an extensive range of cultural activities and opportunities both for local people and wider arts audiences.
Our Town Hall project shares insights with team leading Westminster restoration and renewal
A delegation from the project to protect the Houses of Parliament for future generations has visited Manchester Town Hall today (Friday 17 March) to gain insight into how it is tackling a similar task
£3m Investment in Moston and Withington confirmed from national Shared Prosperity Fund
Moston Lane and Withington high street will share around £2.8m funding for projects to improve the district centres through new high quality green public spaces, amongst wider regeneration investment.
Statement on devolution from Manchester City Council
Our statement from leader, Cllr Bev Craig.
VICTORIA NORTH | JV reaffirms commitment to Collyhurst regeneration with masterplanning team appointment
The next steps for the once in a generation transformation of Collyhurst Village and South Collyhurst have been set out.
Great British Spring Clean launch at Longsight Eco school
Schools will be springing into action to help make Manchester a cleaner and greener city as they join in the annual Great British Spring Clean campaign this month.
Winners of Manchester's prestigious Youth Buzz Awards announced
The winners have been announced of Manchester's prestigious Youth Buzz Awards that see young people recognised for their stand-out achievements and for making a positive difference to their communities.
Investing in our communities and people - Council agrees budget for 2023/24
Manchester City Council has today (Friday 3 March 2023) set its budget, including its element of Council Tax, for 2023/24.
Thousands of free books given away on Manchester's trams to celebrate World Book Day
Commuters travelling across Manchester's Metrolink network were in for a treat today as thousands of free books were given away on the city's trams to celebrate World Book Day® and
Consultation goes live on shaping the future of Deansgate
For decades Deansgate has been a living and breathing part of Manchester City Centre.
Safer Streets funding secured for improvements to Manchester Cycleway
Funding has been secured for much-needed improvements along the Manchester Cycleway.
Milestone hit as 1,000 people in Manchester sign up for counter terror training
A significant milestone has been passed in Manchester as work continues to protect people from terror attacks.
Manchester’s Walk for Women returns for 2023
Manchester’s Walk for Women will return to the city centre on Saturday 4 March to celebrate International Women’s Day 2023.
New street art unveiled in Levenshulme
Today (Wednesday 15 February) a new piece of street art, that will form part of a wider art project in the area, was unveiled in Levenshulme.
Ancoats Green transformation is one step closer as planning application is submitted
The Council’s plans to create a new ‘green heart of Ancoats’ is underway as a planning application is submitted as part of the final phase of the neighbourhood’s regeneration story.
Funding update underlines Council’s commitment to tackling climate change
The updated total of how much funding the Council has managed to put in place to support its climate change ambitions has been revealed.
Land transfer of former Chorlton Leisure Centre to housing provider to build low carbon older persons’ affordable homes
The Council’s executive will be asked to approve the disposal of the former Chorlton Leisure Centre site to be used for affordable housing at a meeting of the executive next week (Weds 15 Feb).
Young people join forces to celebrate achievements and look to the future as Manchester seeks Child Friendly City status
More than 300 young people joined forces last week in Manchester to celebrate their achievements during the city's child-focused year-long 2022 Our Year campaign, and to look to the future as Manchester seeks to become recognised by the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Child Friendly City.
Manchester Libraries PLUS survey opens
Adult library users from across the city are being urged to have their say in the Public Library User Survey (PLUS) that will start on the 13 February.
Apprentices speak about their experiences working on the Our Town Hall project
Apprentices working on the project to restore, preserve and enhance Manchester’s iconic Town Hall have been speaking about their experiences.
Groups urged to apply now for share of biggest funding pot in ten years to provide activities for children and young people in Manchester
Voluntary and community groups based in Manchester are being urged to apply now for their share of the city's biggest dedicated funding pot in ten years that has been set aside to provide activities for children and young people.
Revised budget proposals reduce savings, boost cost of living help and invest in key services
Manchester City Council’s Executive will consider revised budget proposals when it meets on Wednesday 15 February 2023.
Manchester Art Gallery to appoint Senior Creative Lead to help steer gallery in its 200th year
Manchester Art Gallery is to appoint a Senior Creative Lead to help steer the gallery and play a key part in shaping the way its collections are used and understood by the many thousands of local, national, and international visitors who flock to the gallery each year.
Recipients of the Our Manchester Grants Programme for Voluntary and Community sector announced
The recipients of Manchester City Council’s Our Manchester Grants Programme for the Voluntary and Community Sector (OMVCS) have been announced.
Final stage of Manchester to Chorlton Walking and Cycleway set to begin
The final stage of the landmark Manchester to Chorlton Walking and Cycleway scheme is set to begin.
Council publishes road map for ambitious Active Travel plans
Manchester City Council is to set out a bold and ambitious strategy which seeks to dramatically increase the number of people using Active Travel across Manchester.
MSV launches fourth HAPPI housing scheme to meet the changing needs of older people
MSV Housing’s new ‘HAPPI’ development in South Manchester was launched today by Councillor Bev Craig, Councillor Gavin White and the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham,