Saluting Our Sisters: Manchester Libraries celebrate Black History Month
Manchester libraries will host a festival of events to honour our city’s pioneering Black women.
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Manchester Leaders respond to speculation over HS2 future
Manchester City Council Leader Cllr Bev Craig and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham have sent an urgent joint letter to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak about the future of HS2.
One year on from landmark Women’s Night time Safety Charter Council looks back on progress made
It has been one year since Manchester City Council launched its Women’s Night-time Safety Charter.
Council executive approves measures to support black cab trade
Manchester City Council’s Executive has approved plans that would provide additional support to the Hackney Carriage trade.
Update on Chorlton to Manchester Cycle Way as CYCLOPS installation begins
Works will begin today on the next section of the Chorlton to Manchester Cycleway.
Manchester Central Library Development trust secures funding to support new dual language book gifting initiative
Manchester Central Library Development trust has secured £8,000 to support an initiative that aims to reflect the city’s diverse communities and, ensure all can experience the benefits of reading.
Charging ahead: Plan to boost electric vehicle infrastructure takes shape
A Council-led plan to create hundreds of new public electric vehicle charging points across Manchester is gathering pace.
The Velodrome at the National Cycling Centre reopened this weekend after £27 million of works to improve its facilities and green credentials – becoming the UK’s first all-electric Velodrome.
All areas of the National Cycling Centre have benefitted from the major investment from Manchester City Council, Sport England and Central Government.
Manchester launches bid to become the first European Capital of Cycling
Manchester City Council has formally submitted a bid on behalf of the city of Manchester to become the ACES European Capital of Cycling for 2024.
Affordable homes plan approved for former Chorlton Leisure Centre site
The planning application to completely re-develop the former Chorlton Leisure site as an affordable later living housing scheme has been approved by the planning committee today (Thurs 31 Aug).
Council to invest £50m in social housing upgrades over the next two years
Thousands of social housing tenants are set to receive transformational investment in their Council-owned homes through to 2025/2026.
Fascinating new exhibition showcases century-old advertising archive of Manchester Ship Canal
A new exhibition at Manchester Central Library is set to showcase for the first time in one place visually striking adverts created by commercial artists in the twentieth century to promote Manchester Ship Canal and the Port of Manchester around the world.
From adult learner to librarian - Manchester mum's learning success story
As the summer draws to a close and children get ready for their return to school, bosses at Manchester Adult Education Service are reaching out to adults across the city to remind them that learning is for everyone no matter what your age.
Abraham Moss Library and Leisure Centre reopens
Abraham Moss Library and Leisure Centre reopened on 12 August, following the completion of its multi-million investment from Manchester City Council.
Exam results day for thousands of Manchester teenagers
Students at schools across Manchester have collected their GCSE results today, their achievements coming off the back of repeated lockdowns and other disruptions to their education during Covid.
Manchester Parks and Cemeteries Celebrate receiving Green Flag Award
Parks, cemeteries and green spaces across the city have received the coveted Green Flag Award.
Celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day 2023
Manchester City Council is showing solidarity with the people of Ukraine by celebrating Ukrainian Independence Day on the 24 August.
Women's FIFA World Cup Final to be shown on big screens Manchester city centre
With interest in the Women's FIFA World Cup now at fever pitch as the Lionesses prepare for the tournament Final against Spain on Sunday, football fans will be able to watch the match live on big screens in Manchester's Piccadilly Gardens.
Manchester pupils celebrate exam success
Students at schools and colleges across Manchester have received their A level, BTEC and other vocational exam results today after sitting their first ever set of public exams.
Thumbs up from inspectors for Manchester's Adult Education Service
Manchester's Adult Education Service (MAES) has been given the thumbs up by government inspectors for its inclusive and ambitious curriculum, high quality education and training, and passionate leaders.
Event Alert: Heaton Park work and skills fair
A work and skills fair is coming to Heaton Park.
Council uses summer push to help end dependance on single-use plastics
During Plastic Free July, Manchester City Council embarked on a programme to advance and promote its ambitious commitment to eradicating avoidable single-use plastics by 2024.
Manchester named as number one city in the UK for digital inclusion
The results of a national survey have found Manchester to be the most digitally inclusive city in the UK.
Piccadilly Gardens transformation moves forward as design team appointed
A design team has been appointed to develop plans to create a world class space in the area centred around Piccadilly Gardens.
Manchester City Council to mark South Asian Heritage Month
The Council are hosting and supporting a number of events across the city to mark South Asian Heritage Month and to celebrate Manchester's South Asian communities.
New Council-built low carbon social homes welcome first residents in Newton Heath
The first tranche of 69 low carbon homes for social rent on Silk Street in Newton Heath have been completed and passed to the first new residents.
Council on track to install close to 10,000 solar panels by end of 2023
Manchester City Council is on course to reach an important milestone this year as part of its drive to become zero-carbon by 2038.
Pack your bags: Manchester Day on Holiday to take place this Saturday
Residents can expect a jam-packed day of immersive activities across the city this Saturday 29 July as Manchester Day on Holiday fun will be taking over all areas of the city centre this weekend.
Manchester pupils hear 'how to train your dragon' direct from popular children's book author
Pupils at Chapel Street Community Primary School were treated to a special visit from author and former Children's Laureate, Cressida Cowell, to hear for themselves 'How to Train Your Dragon' and what it takes to be an author.
Un-beat-able performers scheduled to bring the noise during Manchester Day on Holiday
Get ready for this year's Manchester Day on Holiday as even more entertainment is announced ahead of the big day.