Statement from Cllr Nigel Murphy on Manchester Arndale incident
"I would like to thank Mancunians for responding to this situation with the resilience, calm good sense and solidarity which we have come to expect."
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Statement from Cllr Nigel Murphy on Arndale incident
Councillor Nigel Murphy, Deputy Leader of Manchester City Council, said: "We are aware of an incident at the Arndale Centre this morning. Our thoughts are with those who have been injured."
Manchester's response to today's attack in Halle, Germany
Statement from the Deputy Leader of Manchester City Council, Cllr Sue Murphy
Council leader backs call for Northern Forest
Manchester City Council has added its weight to calls for a huge Northern Forest.
Council to review proposals for new City Centre Transport Strategy
A report outlining proposals for a revised City Centre Transport Strategy, with a long-term emphasis on cycling, walking and public transport and reducing car journeys, will be heard this month.
Manchester welcomes new national charity to support community cohesion and integration to the city
A new charity that will look to strengthen and build good community cohesion has announced it is to base its national HQ in Manchester.
Manchester students to say Cut it Out to domestic abuse
A trial scheme is set to be launched in Manchester giving trainee hairdressers advice on what to do if they believe a person is suffering from domestic abuse.
Princess Road roundabout replacement scheme set to start
Work on a new scheme to radically improve two major city centre junctions for all road users is set to start.
Taking care of business! Manchester celebrates its business library centenary
A programme of events celebrating the centenary of Manchester’s business library service is being held at Central Library.
Central Library archivists Save our Sound Heritage with digital technology
A new project being run by Manchester archivists will save more than 5,000 vulnerable sound recordings over the next five years, by digitising them for future generations.
Settled status drop-in advice centre opens in Town Hall
A free advice and support drop-in service to help European nationals living in the city apply for settled status in the UK will be available at Manchester Town Hall Contact Centre from October.
Manchester celebrates 20 years of the Christmas Markets
It’s time to dust off that tinsel because the return of the world-famous Christmas Markets is just around the corner.
Manchester publishes annual State of the City report
The annual report that provides an in-depth look at how the city is performing against its ambition to be in the top flight of world class-cities by 2025 is now available.
Apply now for your child's high school place
Parents who have children due to start secondary school next September are being urged to think now about which schools they're interested in for their child.
Road Closures for the Conservative Party Conference 2019
Manchester is hosting the Conservative Party Conference from Sunday 29 September to Wednesday 2 October 2019 at Manchester Central.
Pedal power engaged for Chorlton Cycleway
Work on the first phase of a new walking and cycling route from Manchester city centre to Chorlton is set to start later this year, after a consultation revealed broad public support for the scheme.
Manchester’s Christmas Lights Switch-on show to move to new location
The annual Christmas Lights spectacular will move from Albert Square for the first time as the Town Hall transformation project continues.
World Car-Free Day
Manchester residents are being encouraged to apply to temporarily close their local roads, to create traffic-free spaces for family play sessions and other community activities on their streets.
New powers used by Manchester City Council to shut down 4 illegal shisha bars
Hundreds of shisha pipes have been destroyed as Manchester City Council continues its crackdown against illegal shisha bars.
Project to help care leavers make a house their home
Young people preparing to leave care in Manchester will get the opportunity to learn new skills and move into their own home through a ground-breaking programme that supports them to live independently.
Signs point to a China Town on the up
New signs in both English and Chinese welcoming people to Manchester’s China Town have been unveiled by the council ahead of a new festival this weekend (Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September.)
Manchester welcomed as newest member of global music network
Manchester will connect with cities across the globe as it becomes the latest member of the Music Cities Network.
Tour of Britain set to make a triumphant return to the home of British Cycling
The countdown is under way as the final stage of the 2019 OVO Energy Tour of Britain prepares to make its way to Manchester.
Manchester City of Literature appoints its first Executive Director
Ivan Wadeson has been appointed as the first Executive Director of Manchester City of Literature
Manchester Council commits to delivering at least 6,400 affordable homes up to 2025
A report outlining how the Council will increase the number of affordable homes in Manchester is being heard by Economy Scrutiny committee this week (Thursday 5 September).
Thousands flock to celebrate city's diversity at the Festival of Manchester
People turned out in their thousands on Saturday (31 Aug) to celebrate the city's diversity at the second ever Festival of Manchester.
Extinction Rebellion protest in Manchester city centre this weekend
We are aware that the group Extinction Rebellion are planning a protest in Manchester city centre from Friday 30 August to Monday 2 September.
Have your say on Hyde Road widening plan
Consultation is underway for a proposed road widening scheme to tackle a congestion pinch point on a key route into Manchester.
“BigBelly” bin boost for city centre
51 new BigBelly smart bins are being installed in some of Manchester city centre’s busiest areas, in a new £250,000 investment to improve street cleanliness.
Join the search for Leo Lost at Central Library!
The Ministry of Lost & Found is back at Manchester Central Library for a brand-new expedition, fizzing with free family fun.