Manchester to mark Remembrance Sunday
This year, Remembrance Sunday will hold a solemn service to honour and pay tribute to the Armed Forces community.
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Manchester residents provided £1.5m boost due to Citizens Advice pilot
A scheme which embedded Citizens Advice advisers in the heart of local communities has already delivered life-changing results for residents.
Victoria North: Community conversation restarts about the future of Collyhurst as consultation opens
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.
Council issues pledge to ensure children's needs in Manchester will 'Bee Heard'
Manchester has launched a charter which aims to put the voices of babies and young children at the heart of council policy.
Council accelerates major £25m investment plans for Moston Lane – including new public square
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.
UK-first Social Value programme delivering life changing opportunities for north Manchester people creating thousands of jobs
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.
Council announces partnership with The Royal British Legion to honour Armed Forces
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
Council Leader's statement regarding Manchester Pride
Statement from Council Leader Bev Craig following Manchester Pride Events Limited's announcement that they have gone into liquidation.
Manchester organisations helping the homeless share in £550,000 Council grants boost
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.
Manchester Christmas Markets iconic mug designs for 2025 revealed!
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.
Warm Welcome Space campaign gets up and running in Manchester as winter approaches
This winter libraries will once again serve as safe community spaces for anyone in Manchester in need of shelter and support.
Building boss hit with £1,000 bill after dumping rubbish on open land
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 is back for 2025 - and you can be a part of it!
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 bright new chapter for Piccadilly Gardens
A Council plan to significantly improve the appearance of Piccadilly Gardens and people’s experience of the prominent city centre space has been unveiled.
Manchester's Autumn and Winter Events promise free family fun across the city
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 refurbishment completed
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
Council unlocks long term investment into Gorton Town Centre
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.
Council releases further land to deliver hundreds more social and affordable homes
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.
World Homelessness Day - Council welcomes £3m funding boost to mission to end homelessness
Manchester City Council has hailed a £3 million World Homelessness Day funding boost.
Climate Change: Plans set out what Manchester has to do in the next five years
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).
A message to all our communities
Manchester City Council stands in solidarity with our Jewish community following the horrific antisemitic attack at Heaton Park Synagogue.
Statement from local Crumpsall members following attack today
Councillors in Crumpsall stand in solidarity with the families affected by today's attacked at a Synagogue in north Manchester.
Statement from Manchester City Council Leader: attack at Heaton Park Synagogue
Council Leader Cllr Bev Craig has issued a statement.
Manchester marks the 80th anniversary of the Fifth Pan-African Congress this Black History Month
This October, Manchester will come alive with the stories, and achievements of African and Caribbean communities as the city marks the 80th anniversary of the Fifth Pan-African Congress for BHM.
Manchester launches new Age Friendly leisure standards to honour commitment to older people
Older people will take centre stage this week as Manchester marks the UN International Day of Older Persons on Wednesday 1 October with the launch of a groundbreaking set of Age Friendly Leisure Stand
Designs on Manchester - winners of unique competition make their mark
Competition winners are leaving a small but significant mark on Albert Square as part of the Our Town Hall project.
Council Leader welcomes New Towns Government support to deliver major Victoria North regeneration programme in Manchester
Cllr Bev Craig welcomes the Government's New Towns Taskforce announcement that has pledged support to deliver major regeneration programme in Manchester.
Family Ties: Daughter who lands job with Manchester’s public health team helps Dad give up 20-a-day smoking habit with thought of future grandchildren
As Stoptober approaches and people consider giving up smoking, one Manchester based father and daughter want the city to know about its tailor-made 12-week service that fits the person it helps.
Manchester’s Local Plan consultation has begun
A new consultation on Manchester’s Local Plan has opened today, gathering public feedback on the draft plan that will guide development in the city over the next fifteen years.
Mancunian Way set for partial closure as vital inspection works take place
A part-closure of the Mancunian Way is set to take place so that essential inspection works can be carried out.