Top class effort by Manchester schools praised by city leaders
Top class effort by teachers and school support staff across the city praised as hundreds also give up their Easter holidays to keep schools open
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Coronavirus: Multi-million pound financial support package unveiled
Details of an almost £7.5 million package of measures to support people in the city facing financial struggles during the coronavirus outbreak have been outlined by Manchester City Council.
Changes to parking enforcement in Manchester confirmed
Changes are being made to the way in which parking regulations are enforced in Manchester, as the city works together to overcome the coronavirus pandemic.
Green bins to be collected for Manchester households next week
Garden and food (green) waste bins will be collected for Manchester residents between Monday 6 April and Friday 10 April, for a one-off final collection until full service is resumed.
Council re-confirms its commitment and support for cultural organisations during COVID crisis
A message of support and reassurance has been sent from the council to cultural organisations in the city as they and the whole country respond to the unprecedented challenges being presented by the Covid-19 virus.
Manchester Art Gallery's doors may be closed, but its art is still beating
During the coronavirus restrictions Manchester Art Gallery will offer a range of beneficial programmes to bring creativity, health, and hope into the hearts and homes of local residents
Statement from the Leader of the Council - Temporary hospital (Covid-19)
A statement from Leader of the Council Sir Richard Leese following the announcement of a temporary hospital at Manchester Central Convention Centre.
The Business Rate support available to Manchester businesses amid the Covid-19 outbreak
The Government have announced a range of packages to support businesses through the Coronvirus outbreak - this is what it means for Manchester.
Central Hub launches in Manchester to support city's most vulnerable residents
A new central hub is to be launched on Monday (March 30) which will coordinate vital support for Manchester's most vulnerable people, to help them cope with the impacts of the coronavirus outbreak.
Mancunian Way set for essential weekend maintenance closure
The Mancunian Way will be closed for scheduled maintenance work to be carried out this weekend.
Council land to deliver low-carbon affordable homes in partnership with One Manchester
Land on Oldham Road, Newton Heath will be transferred to the housing provider to deliver 139 high quality homes - and half will be made available for social rent.
Support for mourners during the COVID-19 pandemic
In light of Government advice on how to protect the public throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, changes are being implemented across Manchester’s crematorium and cemeteries.
Council urges residents to keep talking
People across Manchester are being urged to pick up the phone and call or video call those who are in self isolation.
Manchester residents advised of essential changes to bin collections
Manchester City Council is making essential changes to how waste is collected during the coronavirus pandemic, due to decreased levels of staffing.
Council to create development company to deliver affordable homes in Manchester
A report that sets out the opportunity to create a new housing development and management company to accelerate affordable homes building will be heard by the Council’s executive committee.
Coronavirus (Covid-19) - what you need to know about Council services
The Council will be sending regular updates to ensure residents have up to date information, detail around any closures, and how to access vital services.
Manchester's free digital library open 24/7
Manchester City Council’s libraries offer 24/7 free access to thousands of e-books, magazines and audiobooks, plus all UK daily newspapers online.
Manchester Council to delay business rates to support struggling businesses
Business Rates will not be taken on April 1st to help support businesses affected by Coronavirus (Covid-19).
Update from the Council Leader on Coronavirus
Covid-19 will be the challenge of our generation as we work through what is an unprecedented, once in a century outbreak of Coronavirus.
Statement on the conviction of Hashem Abedi for his role in the 22 May Manchester Arena attack
Statement from Sir Richard Leese, Leader of Manchester City Council.
Time for the Manchester magic that turns challenge into camaraderie and community spirit
Cllr Bev Craig, Manchester’s Executive Member for Adult Health and Wellbeing says that how we act in a time of need is a mark of how we act as a city.
Youth Buzz Awards - winners announced!
This year's Youth Buzz Awards have seen some amazing young people from across Manchester recognised for their stand-out achievements and for making a positive contribution to their communities.
£50m funding approved to unlock key housing sites in Manchester’s Northern Gateway
Manchester has successfully bid for £51.6m from the Government’s Housing Infrastructure Fund to unlock land for more than 5,500 new homes over the next ten years.
Masterplan for Wythenshawe Hospital regeneration moves forward
Proposals for the long-term regeneration of Wythenshawe Hospital have been endorsed by Manchester City Council.
Sir Richard Leese responds to today's budget speech
The Leader of Manchester City Council responds the Chancellor's Budget speech today.
Mancunians once again took to the streets to celebrate International Women’s Day.
The spirit of resistance lives on in Manchester after thousands of people came together to celebrate International Women’s Day.
Staff strategy will back continuing improvements to Manchester’s children’s services
Attracting, keeping and developing the most talented staff is at the heart of a five-year workforce strategy for Manchester City Council’s children’s services department that was approved today.
Ambitious plans to halve greenhouse gas emissions in next five years adopted
The council's Executive has backed a framework for how the city will combat climate change in the next five years and approved an action plan, setting out how the Council will play a leading role.
Helping the city's children start well during Safer Sleep Week
Making sure your baby has a firm, flat surface for every sleep, every where, every time are the key messages that Manchester is promoting to new mums, or anyone looking after a baby, during Safer Sleep week which runs from 9 - 15 March 2020.
Council agrees budget for 2020-21
Manchester City Council has today (Friday 6 March) agreed its budget for the financial year ahead.