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Deansgate sees interim changes to improve safety and maintain cyclist and pedestrian access
The next steps are being taken by the Council to keep in place measures that will further reduce the amount of traffic in Deansgate.
Manchester Council to acquire Wythenshawe shopping centre from St. Modwen
The Council is making a strategic acquisition in the heart of Wythenshawe town centre that consolidates its wider land ownership to explore options around investment and regeneration.
Council leader welcomes global survey as Manchester breaks into top 30 best cities
Manchester has rocketed up the list of the best cities in the world to live in an annual report by The Economist.
Garden Party to celebrate Pride month and opening of Derek Jarman Pocket Park at Manchester Art Gallery
Manchester Art Gallery is the venue this week for a special garden party to mark both Pride month and the official opening of its brand-new Derek Jarman Pocket Park.
Broad support for Active Travel Neighbourhoods as Council sets out next phase
Results from the most recent consultation on the Levenshulme and Burnage Active Travel Neighbourhood have found a large majority of residents support the project.
Manchester Youth Council takeover of Piccadilly gardens scored top marks!
Thousands of people descended on Manchester on Sunday (19 June) to help the city celebrate Manchester Day - and the city's children and young people had a very special part to play.
New Manchester Town Hall attraction will tell the story of the building and its artefacts
Plans for a new attraction in Manchester Town Hall telling the story of the iconic building and showcasing some of its civic treasures have taken a big step forward.
Manchester to mark Armed Forces Week 2022
Manchester will pay tribute to the outstanding contribution of the nation’s Armed Forces this week.
Thousands turn out for epic return of the legendary Manchester Day Parade after two year absence
Thousands of people lined the streets of Manchester today to welcome back the city's legendary Manchester Day parade after a two year absence due to Covid.
Plea to rethink Manchester HS2 station plans ahead of crucial Commons debate
Manchester City Council and Greater Manchester Combined Authority are calling on the Government to urgently rethink flawed plans for the city’s new HS2 overground station in Manchester as MPs prepare to consider them in Parliament on Monday 20 June.
Manchester Day in numbers! All the facts and figures behind this year's spectacular Parade
With Manchester Day now just around the corner we've done some number crunching to bring you all the facts and figures behind Manchester's favourite day of the year.
Council to seek a new developer and operator of UK's first purpose-built LGBTQ+ majority Extra Care housing scheme
The Council will begin the process to bring a new housing provider with extra care experience on board to deliver the new LGBTQ+ majority Extra Care housing project in Whalley Range, south Manchester.
Road closures this Sunday for Manchester Day
This weekend sees the return of Manchester Day and its now legendary Parade. Motorists should be advised that roads in the city centre will be subject to closure during the day of Sunday, 19 June.
Council outlines impact of Selective landlord licensing as consultation on further schemes are announced
The positive impact of Selective Licensing in Crumpsall has been outlined in a report going to Economy Scrutiny Committee (Thurs 23 June) as proposed new licensing areas across the city are announced.
Manchester Day this weekend - exclusive reveal of this year's spectacular parade highlights
With this year's Manchester Day (Sunday 19 June) now only days away, the full programme for the day - including some of the highlights from the spectacular parade that will wind its way in a riot of music, colour and dance through the city centre - can now be revealed.
New Housing Strategy looks to deliver 10,000 new affordable homes in the next 10 years
The City Council has launched a new housing strategy that will deliver the homes that Manchester people need over the next decade – creating diverse, sustainable and long-lasting communities.
Manchester Day 2022: Created for Young People, by Young People
Manchester Day is back! On Sunday 19 June young people from across the city will host an epic day of sounds, moves, and more in Piccadilly Gardens - all created by young people, for young people.
Manchester Festival of Libraries returns for its second year
The yearly celebration of Manchester’s libraries is back, for its second year, with approximately 100 free events across Greater Manchester that will take place from 15 June to 19 June.
2022 is the greenest Manchester Day yet!
This summer’s unmissable family day out- Manchester Day- will return to the streets on Sunday 19 June. This year is the eleventh parade and green issues remain at the core of the event.
Council introduces the new Manchester Living Rent – affordable housing that is easy to understand
The new Manchester Living Rent has been launched as a way to increase the homes that all Manchester people can afford.
Manchester Culture Awards 2022 - now open for nominations!
The Manchester Culture Awards are officially back for 2022, with nominations opening this week as the city once again gears up to celebrate the stand-out cultural and creative highlights of the last year.
Manchester Day workshops back in full swing!
With Manchester Day just around the corner, the official countdown is on as artists and groups start creating this year’s incredible artworks at a series of special workshops.
Funding win for £6m scheme to cut carbon emissions from buildings including the National Football Museum
Manchester City Council has scored £4.9m in Government funding for further work to reduce carbon emissions from more council-owned buildings including the National Football Museum
Abraham Moss Library and Leisure Centre hits a trio of construction milestones
Work is well underway as the construction of the new Abraham Moss Library and Leisure Centre takes shape in North Manchester.
Council appoints new Strategic Director of Neighbourhoods
Neil Fairlamb has been announced as the new Strategic Director of Neighbourhoods at Manchester City Council.
Roll up, roll up for the Queen’s Jubilee jamboree
Over the Jubilee Weekend, 2 June until 5 June, Manchester City Council will be holding a packed schedule of events across the City Centre for all ages.
Charity fund set up to help Ukrainians arriving in Manchester awards first grant
The first grant has been awarded from a special charity fund set up to help Ukrainians making new lives in Manchester after fleeing the war in their homeland.
Special guest announced as final countdown to Manchester Day is now on
As the return of the legendary Manchester Day on Sunday 19 June gets closer, preparations are underway to make sure the event - last held in 2019 - will be the best ever this year.
Consultation sets out expanded walking and cycling plans in Manchester city centre
The latest plans for walking and cycling improvements in the city centre are to be laid out in a new consultation.