International design competition to be launched for Piccadilly area
Manchester City Council has announced plans to launch an international design competition to create a world class space in the area centred around Piccadilly Gardens.
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Free book given to all final year primary school pupils to keep them reading over summer
More than seven thousand copies of the same book have been given away free to Manchester youngsters in their final year of primary school to help prepare them for starting high school in September and keep them reading over summer.
Council Leader's statement following the death of Cllr David Greenhalgh
Sir Richard Leese reacts to the news of the death of Bolton Council Leader this evening (Thurs 29 July)
Focus on sustainable communities and new housing in Ancoats and New Islington as four major schemes approved
Four key planning applications have been agreed by Manchester’s planning committee this week (29 July) - representing an exciting next phase of regeneration in Ancoats & News Islington.
Council maps out next phase of homelessness work
Over the past few years, Manchester City Council’s Homelessness service has responded to exponentially growing need and, more recently, the challenges of the pandemic.
South Manchester firms pay the price for fly-tipping
Two more companies have been fined for fly-tipping commercial waste after successful prosecutions by the Council's Environmental Crimes Team.
Marcus Rashford mural messages can be saved - rain has not stopped play
The heavens may have opened over south Manchester last night but despite a good soaking the word on the street from the city's gallery and archives staff who have planned today's removal operation, is that they can be saved.
Cycling in Manchester set for big boost as Team GB gear up for the Olympics and Paralympics
Councillors are being asked to back a major package of work to improve Manchester’s National Cycling Centre.
Injunctions obtained to stop unauthorised works to two listed Manchester buildings
The Council has successfully obtained two High Court injunctions to prevent unauthorised works at two listed buildings in the city – including the 16th Century Grade II* listed Hough End Hall.
Rashford mural messages to be removed this week and preserved for the city
The thousands of heartfelt messages left on the mural of footballer Marcus Rashford in Withington, Manchester will be carefully removed this Friday 23 July to preserve them, ahead of an expected change in the weather which has been forecast from this weekend.
Manchester Culture Awards - nomination deadline extended!
The deadline to make a nomination for this year's Manchester Culture Awards has been extended by a week following requests from cultural organisations and others for more time.
Pop up events planned to support victims of anti-social behaviour
“Do not suffer in silence” is the message at the forefront of Manchester City Council’s drive to support communities during the first ever Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week.
Get out the Manchester Message to keep our city safe Manchester's message to residents to keep our city Covid safe
Be compassionate, be kind, and put your community first is the Manchester message as Covid restrictions are set to be lifted from Monday, July 19.
Deputy Leader's statement regarding the Windrush Generation
Cllr Luthfur Rahman comments on the Windrush scandal.
Libraries to fully re-open after a long year
Manchester libraries are counting down the days to Monday, 19 July when they can finally return to offering a pre-pandemic service to all their customers.
Manchester City Council joins forces with British Library to roll-out small business support across Greater Manchester
Manchester City Council has joined forces with the British Library to roll-out small business support to Greater Manchester, Blackpool and Lancaster and turbocharge the local economy.
Parents take note - there's Loads to Do in Manchester during the summer hols from school
With the long summer holidays from school now just around the corner a bumper programme of summer fun activities for children and young people of all ages kicks off next week at venues across the city.
Our Town Hall and The Factory: How two key projects are building social value
Reports detailing how two of Manchester’s biggest construction projects are creating jobs, apprenticeships and other opportunities will be considered by councillors this month.
Council Chief Exec responds to racist abuse following Euros final
Joanne Roney OBE condemns the racist abuse received by players following the final against Italy yesterday. (Sunday 11 July).
Jab ‘n’ cab – free taxi service set to make transport to and from Covid vaccination sites fare
How Manchester’s ticket to ride helps to tackle health inequality.
New musical project bringing local history to life
Voices of local activism from the past are brought into the present in a new musical project live-streamed from Manchester Central Library.
Thousands of affordable homes in pipeline as north and east Manchester becomes focus for housing development
Since 2016, Nearly 4,000 affordable homes have either been completed or are in the pipeline for the north and east of the city – including 1,081 social rented homes.
Fresh livery for vaccination shuttle buses
Shuttle buses decked out in new livery are ready to hit the road in Manchester, ferrying people from south-central neighbourhoods to the Belle Vue vaccination centre.
Council appoints new Strategic Director of Growth and Development
Becca Heron, formerly Executive Director of Economy and Skills at Wigan Council, has taken up the role at Manchester City Council.
Manchester's plan to tackle obesity - Healthy Weight Strategy
Tackling obesity will be at the centre of a new public health campaign in Manchester led by Manchester City Council.
Safer routes and better access part of final Fallowfield Loop / Yellow Brick Road consultation
The next stage of the ongoing consultation on the future of the Fallowfield Loop and Yellow Brick Road cycleways begins today (Monday 5 July)
Wild challenge set to keep kids reading this summer holiday
The Summer Reading Challenge is back, and for 2021 it’s inspiring young readers to stand up for the environment.
Victoria North | Team appointed to deliver £51m Housing Infrastructure Fund works – including new City River Park
A consulting and contracting team has been assembled to deliver key infrastructure works that will unlock the early residential development potential within the Victoria North regeneration area.
Manchester reaffirms support for the Manchester Armed Forces Covenant
Manchester City Council's commitment to continue its support for the Manchester Armed Forces Covenant was outlined in a report to the Executive today ( Wednesday 30 June).
Second phase of Deansgate changes consultation launches
The next stage of proposed permanent traffic changes to Deansgate have been announced as a fresh consultation is launched to understand public opinion.