Helpful hound secures prosecution against illicit tobacco trader
The nifty nose of a tobacco detection dog helped the Council discover a haul of illicit tobacco.
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Manchester and London leaders join force to call for best form of HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail - including an underground HS2-NPR station at Piccadilly
Council Leader Cllr Bev Craig, Mayor of GM Mayor Andy Burnham, London Mayor Sadiq Khan and Camden Council Leader Cllr Georgia Gould have issued a letter to Transport Secretary Mark Harper.
Davis Cup tickets for Manchester go on sale
Tickets are now on sale for fans to cheer on the Lexus Great Britain Davis Cup team in the Davis Cup Finals Group stage at the AO Arena in Manchester from 12-17 September.
Big and bold changes set for city centre as Council continues push towards sustainable transport
Final plans have been set out for the latest stage of work aimed at making Manchester city centre safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
Survey shows that Manchester Library users more satisfied than ever with the city’s libraries
The Public Libraries User Survey was carried out in all 22 of Manchester’s public libraries in February 2023.
Got time on your hands this summer? There’s a unique chance to see a key part of Manchester Town Hall’s clock up close
Visitors to Manchester’s Central Library will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get up close to a huge pair of hands from the city’s iconic town hall clock tower this summer.
Start date announced for Stevenson Square walking and cycling improvements
This summer works will start on improvements to Stevenson Square, making it more pedestrian and cyclist friendly.
The Manchester Culture Awards are back for 2023 - and nominations are now open!
The Manchester Culture Awards are back for 2023 with nominations opening this week as the city gears up to once again celebrate the stand-out cultural and creative highlights of the last year.
Inspirational Manchester mum swaps 30-year nursing career for fostering
To mark Foster Care Fortnight (15 - 28 May) an inspirational Manchester mum talks about her journey to becoming a foster carer - from a childhood spent in Jamaica, to landing in Manchester aged 14, and then spending three decades in the city as a nurse, before swapping her much-loved nursing career for fostering
New Lord Mayor of Manchester appointed
Councillor Yasmine Dar is the city’s first female Asian Lord Mayor and was welcomed as the new Lord Mayor of Manchester today in a full council meeting (Wednesday 17 May) .
Plans Submitted for the Redevelopment of Chorlton Leisure Centre Site as Affordable Homes
A planning applications has been submitted for the redevelopment of the former Chorlton Leisure Centre as an affordable Later Living scheme for local people.
Manchester looks towards the sixth anniversary of 22 May 2017 terror attack
Manchester is preparing to mark the 6th anniversary of the 22 May 2017 terror attack which claimed 22 lives and left many others injured.
Residents encouraged to uncover the rich history of their local areas
From heritage walks and historical talks, there’s plenty of events happening in libraries across the city for Local and Community History Month.
Innovative CYCLOPS junction completed as part of Chorlton Cycleway
Incredible drone footage has revealed the changes made to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians at the Brooks Bar junction in South Manchester.
Manchester's Piccadilly Gardens transformed into Eurovision fan party
Eurovision action comes to Manchester this week with the transformation of Piccadilly Gardens into a fun-filled official fan-zone for everything Eurovision, as music lovers from across the globe descend on the UK for the big event.
Selective landlord licensing continues expansion across Manchester
700 more private sector homes will require a landlord licence from today (Tuesday 9 May) as Selective Licensing expands to five new schemes across four neighbourhoods.
Coronation party to arrive in Manchester
To mark the Coronation of His Majesty the King Charles the III and Queen Consort Piccadilly Gardens will host a party, fit for royalty next weekend (6-7 May).
Don’t lose your vote – last chance to apply for Voter ID for this year’s local elections
Anyone who needs a Voter Authority Certificate (VAC) to vote in Manchester’s forthcoming local elections is being reminded that they only have until 5pm on Tuesday 25 April to apply online.
Urgent Voter ID reminder with only days left until important deadline
There is just over a week left for anyone who needs a Voter Authority Certificate (VAC) to vote in Manchester’s 4 May local elections to apply for one.
Manchester part of dream team UEFA EURO 2028 bid
Manchester has been chosen as part of a dream team of top footballing cities to help bring the UEFA EURO 2028 tournament to the UK and Ireland.
Registration and Voter ID reminder as local elections draw nearer
Time is running out for people to make sure they can have their say in Manchester’s forthcoming local elections.
Attempted £28k fraud uncovered by Council sees business owner sentenced
A fraudster who attempted to obtain almost £28,000 in grant funding has been sentenced in court.
Have your say on 4 May – urgent reminder about new ID rules as elections countdown commences
People who want to vote in Manchester local elections are being urged to ensure they can have their say on 4 May as the official countdown to this year’s local elections begins.
New Manchester Day - revamp for city's favourite day of the year
Manchester's favourite day of the year is set to be even bigger and better this summer with a brand-new format for 2023 transforming it into a day-til-dusk celebration of all things Manchester on Saturday 29 July.
Free lunches and holiday activities on offer this Easter for thousands of children in Manchester
Thousands of children and young people in Manchester will be able to take part in a programme of holiday activities over the upcoming Easter holidays targeted at those who receive free school meals.
Funding secured to cut Wythenshawe centre’s carbon footprint
Manchester City Council has announced an almost £1.2 million scheme to decarbonise Woodhouse Park Active Lifestyle Centre after securing a Government grant to help with the project.
Arches for artists – how a heritage asset is being transformed into a new creative space
Work has commenced to transform three heritage railway arches in the city centre into a talent development centre for artists.
Jill Furmanovsky exhibition launches at Manchester Central Library 'Photographing the Invisible', 50 years of rock photography
The first ever exhibition of a life’s work by renowned music photographer Jill Furmanovsky at Manchester City Library from April 15 to June 24, 2023. Admission free.
Manchester to host international convention for performing arts professionals this summer
Manchester is to play host to a prestigious international convention for the performing arts this summer, which will see hundreds of professionals working globally in the sector descend on the city for the three-day conference in June.
£20m secured by Manchester City Council for energy efficiency retrofits
Manchester City Council has secured more than £21m in funding to retrofit existing houses to improve energy efficiency.