Statement on the passing of the Duke of Edinburgh
Leader of the Council Sir Richard Leese responds to the announcement that Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh has died this morning.
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Two walk-in vaccination clinics running at the Manchester Central Mosque
Two large scale Covid-19 vaccination clinics will be running at the Manchester Central Mosque during the first two weekends in April.
Top priority for climate change in new committee structure
The Council's focus on action to help tackle climate change is being boosted with changes to one of its scrutiny committees.
One-to-one calls, in native tongue, to be offered in Manchester for those most at risk from Coronavirus
Communities are being supported through Covid chats in a person's first language.
More than 500 new Manchester homes will be built through the Brownfield Housing Fund
The second tranche of the Brownfield Housing Fund (BHF) - via GMCA - will include five new homes sites in Manchester, representing a significant affordable homes investment in the city.
A further £100k added to city’s hardship fund to support unpaid carers
Manchester City Council has agreed to top up the hardship funding after £101k was distributed to the city’s unpaid carers last year alone as part of the Covid-19 emergency response.
Have your say on £1.5m scheme for better walking and cycling routes in Wythenshawe
People who live and work in Wythenshawe are invited to share their views on the latest proposals to boost cycling and walking in the area.
Consultation opens for plans to boost city centre active travel
Public consultation is launching today (Friday 26 March) on plans to create a better and more accessible route for walking and cycling between key Manchester city centre transport hubs.
Children's library refurb planned at Central Library
Manchester City Council is set to invest around £100,000 in a refurbishment for the children’s library based at Central Library.
Council moves to build social rent homes in Newton Heath
69 new low carbon homes will be built on Silk Street in Newton Heath bringing a long-term brownfield site back into use.
Conversation opens on the future of Stevenson Square
Manchester City Council is asking the public to help shape the future of the city centre’s much-loved Stevenson Square.
Construction continues on Manchester to Chorlton walking and cycling route
Work on the next phase of the Manchester to Chorlton walking and cycling route is set to get underway next month.
Express delivery: Former postie gets Covid results to people who didn’t know they had virus
How a unique Manchester scheme contacted positive cases post haste
Manchester Central Library to be lit up green and red to mark Bangladesh Independence Day
Manchester Central Library will be lit up in the colours of the Bangladesh flag today to mark 50 years since the country gained independence.
Report spells out value of culture to Manchester and impact of Covid
One year on from the forced closure of theatres and other cultural venues, a council report spells out the value of culture to the city and what the impact of the pandemic has been on Manchester's world-class cultural scene.
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 Easter that is targeted at those who receive free school meals.
Have your say on new resident parking scheme for Rusholme and Moss Side
Public consultation on a new resident parking scheme for Rusholme and Moss Side opens from today (Thursday 25 March).
UK’s first purpose-built LGBT+ Extra Care housing facility in Manchester moves forward
Proposals to deliver the UK’s first purpose built and co-produced LGBT+ older person’s housing scheme are moving forward as Anchor Hanover has been chosen as preferred parter to deliver the scheme.
Beswick homes to receive multi-million pound funding to tackle poor energy performance
The City Council and housing provider One Manchester have successfully bid for £3.12m from the Government’s Social Housing Decarbonisation fund to retrofit 164 social homes to low carbon standards.
New homelessness accommodation for families opens
Brand new accommodation to support families who have become homeless is opening this week in south Manchester.
New fund for improving Parks in Partnership set to launch
Manchester City Council is set to launch a £960,000 fund to help improve local parks across the city and is asking local community groups to come forward with their ideas for new projects.
Council renews its commitment to help children and young people affected by Brexit immigration changes
The Council has renewed its promise to help young people living in Manchester affected by Brexit immigration changes.
Unpaid carers across Manchester are now eligible for the coronavirus vaccine
Update on the status of unpaid carers eligible for the Covid-19 jab.
Work to commence on Manchester attack memorial
Work starts today, Wednesday 24 March 2021, to construct the memorial to those who lost their lives in the 22 May 2017 Manchester terror attack.
Tribute trees honour those at the heart of the city’s pandemic story
Oak trees have been planted in Manchester’s cemeteries to remember people who have died in the Covid-19 pandemic and those who have helped protect the city.
Manchester reflects one year on from the first national lockdown
One year since the country went into the first national lockdown Manchester City Council is reflecting on 12 months which have remade the fabric of society.
Brunswick Extra Care community housing is ready to welcome first residents
The Brunswick Village Extra Care scheme will include 60 new social rent homes for older people - and the first residents will begin moving in next month.
Central Library lights up to mark UN Anti-Racist Day
Manchester City Council will light up Central Library in solidarity with cities around the country making a stand against racism this weekend.
Thousands of children to benefit from food vouchers and extra support in Manchester over Easter and May holidays
Around 39,000 children and their families in Manchester are set to benefit from a helping hand over the next few weeks to make sure children don't go hungry over the school Easter holidays and May half term.
Faith Leaders in Manchester make special film of hope - and give their 'blessing' to Covid vaccine and testing
Faith leaders across Manchester have come together in a special message of hope and unity to the people of Manchester - along with addressing key points around the Covid vaccine and testing.