Fallowfield ward Council by election announced
A Council by-election will be held in Manchester's Fallowfield ward on Thursday 27 July 2017.
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Recycling rise in Manchester prompts new bin collections calendar
Manchester City Council is announcing a new bin collections calendar, following a major boost to the city’s recycling rates.
Legal firm ‘Compensates’ Manchester £3,000 after being caught dumping waste
A legal firm who failed to comply with a legal notice served by Manchester City Council have been ordered to pay £3,000 in fines and costs by magistrates.
We Love Manchester Emergency Fund announces Ariana Grande as Patron of the charity
The We Love Manchester Emergency Fund charity today announces that Ariana Grande will serve as the charity’s first patron.
‘Rogue employee’ caught fly-tipping costs firm £800
A Manchester company has been ordered to pay a penalty of more than £800, after admitting to a fly-tipping offence committed in Wythenshawe.
Manchester raises the flag for Armed Forces Day
The Lord Mayor of Manchester Councillor Eddy Newman, today marked the start of Manchester’s official celebration for Armed Forces Day with the raising of the Armed Forces flag at the town hall.
Greater Manchester libraries launch new initiative to help local people start their own businesses
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A Magical Manchester Day to remember!
Tens of thousands of people lined the streets today (Sunday, 18 June) to experience the city-wide celebration of Manchester with this year’s theme – ABRACADABRA!
Manchester announces bid for UNESCO City of Literature status
Manchester has announced its bid to join the UNESCO Creative Cities network as a City of Literature.
New camera car helps schools keep children safe on roads
A new CCTV camera car is to be deployed outside Manchester schools, to help enforce parking safety and protect pupils from harm.
Manchester City Council’s response to the Grenfell residential block fire in London
The Council has contacted the landlords of all former council tower blocks in the city to ask for reassurances about their fire safety.
We Love Manchester Emergency Fund - £3m more released
A FURTHER £3M has now been released from the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund.
Ariana Grande in line for recognition as new honorary citizenship scheme proposed
Proposals for a new system to recognise people who have made an outstanding contribution to Manchester will be put to Manchester City Council’s next full meeting in July.
Manchester's £100m roads revival is underway
Work will take place to improve hundreds of Manchester’s roads within the next year, as Manchester City Council begins to implement its new five-year £100m highways investment programme.
Praise for iconic performances and good-natured crowds at this year's Parklife
It may have been wet, but the weather didn’t dampen this year’s Parklife event as more than 160,000 people enjoyed the two-day spectacle.
Statement in response to petition(s) calling for Ariana Grande to be granted the freedom of the city following the One Love Manchester concert.
A Manchester City Council spokesman said: "We are grateful to Ariana Grande for her tremendous support for the city in the aftermath of the Manchester Arena attack.
Meet TRIX the official Manchester Day mascot!
This year’s Manchester Day mascot can now be revealed as Manchester Day draws closer.
Statement from Sir Richard Leese
Sir Richard Leese, said: "Manchester's thoughts and sympathies are with those affected by the appalling attack in London and in particular, with those who have tragically lost loved ones.
Nick Sharratt helps Manchester Libraries to celebrate National Bookstart Week 2017
Manchester Libraries and Read Manchester are celebrating this year's National Bookstart Week with the help of much-loved children's author and illustrator Nick Sharratt.
Be part of the greatest show in the UK as Manchester Day nears!
Make sure you have a magical Manchester Day experience by being part of the show and take advantage of the volunteer opportunities on offer.
First payments made to victims and survivors of the Manchester Attack
The first payments are about to be made to some of the victims and survivors of the Manchester Arena attack.
Manchester Day will honour those who were lost in the arena attack
Manchester Day will pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the arena, their families, and those who were injured, when it returns on Sunday 18 June.
Commemoration of 22 May 2017: Statement from Sir Richard Leese
Sir Richard Leese, Leader of Manchester City Council, said: "Neither the horrendous events of 22 May 2017 nor Manchester's dignified and inspiring response to them will ever be forgotten.
Support reminder for people affected by Manchester Arena attack
Anyone directly affected by the terrorist attack at Manchester Arena on 22 May who has not already accessed support is being encouraged to do so.
Great Manchester Run and Great CityGames go on as Manchester moves forward
Sir Richard Leese has hailed this weekend's Great CityGames and Great Manchester Run as a sporting show of defiance, as Manchester begins to move forward from the horrific attack at Manchester Arena.
Incredible £4.1m raised in 48 hours to support survivors of Manchester attack
Donations to the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund have reached over £4 million.
Council leader and GM Mayor welcome MCFC and MUFC £1 million donation
A joint statement from Sir Richard Leese, leader of Manchester City Council and Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham.
Manchester marks minute silence for victims of Arena attack
Manchester will hold a minute’s silence in St Ann's Square for the victims of the Manchester Arena terror attack on Thursday 25 May.
The We Love Manchester Emergency Fund launched in partnership with the British Red Cross
Donate at www.redcross.org.uk/manchester, call 0300 456 4999, or at British Red Cross shops
Manchester pays its respects: 6pm vigil to be held in Albert Square tonight
Tonight, Manchester will stand united in a message of solidarity, sympathy and support to all those affected by last night’s Arena attack.