Manchester welcomes new Lord Mayor
Councillor Donna Ludford has today – Wednesday 18 May - taken up the chains of office as the new Lord Mayor of Manchester.
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Volunteer applications are now open for Manchester Day 2022!
Applications to volunteer at Manchester’s favourite parade are open until 31 May.
Manchester prepares to mark 5th anniversary of 22 May 2017 attack
Sunday 22 May will see Manchester mark the fifth anniversary of the 2017 terror attack with various tributes and reflections.
Exhibition celebrating Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on display in Central Library
Manchester City Council, Archives+ and Manchester Metropolitan University have collaborated to curate an exhibition to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s 70 years on the throne.
Take 10 to read on 10 May
Read Manchester and Manchester City Council are encouraging schools, workplaces, organisations and residents to take 10 minutes on 10 May to read, for the benefit of their mental wellbeing.
Glade of Light official opening - Royal involvement confirmed
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will attend the official opening of the Glade of Light memorial in Manchester on Tuesday 10 May 2022, it has been announced.
Disruption to bin collection avoided as Biffa pay negotiations are successful
Biffa workers and unions have reached an agreement over pay increases, avoiding industrial action and disruption to bin collections.
Glade of Light memorial: routine cleaning and maintenance work to be carried out
Routine cleaning and maintenance work to the Glade of Light memorial will take place from Tuesday 3 May ahead of the fifth anniversary of the 22 May 2017 attack.
Polling day arrangements for Manchester City Council local elections
Voters across the city go to the polls on Thursday 5 May 2022 to have their say in the Manchester City Council local elections.
Women’s Euros Roadshow comes to Manchester
A festival of football will be coming to Manchester celebrating the countdown to the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 tournament this summer.
It's street party time - how to get involved in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Manchester City Council want to invite local communities to dust off the bunting and host street parties to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee from Thursday 2 June to Sunday 5 June.
Residents reminded that city’s COVID helpline will be open over bank holidays
As the bank holidays approach, Manchester residents are reminded that help is still on hand every day for anyone who is suffering the effects of the pandemic.
£70m available across Greater Manchester to support business impacted by pandemic – but time is running out to apply
The deadline for businesses to claim their share of financial help with business rates for those impacted by Covid-19 is approaching and thousands of businesses across the region are yet to apply.
Council officer to walk 230 miles to London raising money for Ukrainian people relocating to Manchester
Council officer Paul Rosenthal is walking from Manchester to London to raise money for the Manchester Ukraine Welcome Fund.
Registration reminder as countdown begins to local elections
The official countdown has begun to Manchester City Council local elections on Thursday 5 May 2022.
£19m energy efficiency scheme almost complete
The majority of works to cut climate change-causing carbon emissions from council-owned buildings under a £19m scheme have now been completed.
Manchester gathers pace in bid to become Living Wage City
The City Council is preparing to submit an action plan in partnership with a network of anchor businesses and organisations to become an accredited Living Wage City.
Half a million pound boost to Manchester’s youth and play services
Manchester Council has increased its investment in youth and play services in the city by half a million pounds - a 25% increase on current spending.
MCR Ukraine Welcome Fund - charity appeal launched to support Ukrainian evacuees in Manchester
A public charity appeal has today (Thurs 24 March) been launched to help support Ukrainians fleeing the war in their country who come to Manchester.
Free lunches and holiday activities on offer this Easter for thousands of school children in Manchester
Thousands of children and young people in Manchester will be able to take part in a programme of holiday activities over Easter targeted at those who receive free school meals.
Young Carers take part in moving ‘Support Not Sympathy’ music video
Young carers in Manchester have teamed up with a singer-songwriter to produce a powerful song about their everyday lives that is already making waves on social media.
Next THIS CITY housing site announced - part of new Council development company
A site on Postal Street in Manchester’s Northern Quarter has been named as This City's next development site to increase the number of homes for Manchester people.
Manchester Art Gallery extends its opening hours and offers last chance to see Derek Jarman exhibition
Manchester Art Gallery will be increasing the number of days a week it opens from five to six from April 1, coinciding with a last chance to see the popular Derek Jarman Protest! exhibition before it ends.
Spring is in the air at new Derek Jarman inspired Pocket Park at Manchester Art Gallery
Unique partnership between Manchester Art Gallery and the LGBT Foundation’s programme for over 50s Pride in Ageing leads to creation of Jarman inspired Pocket Park in the heart of the city centre
Design teams shortlisted for Piccadilly Gardens competition
Six design teams have been chosen to move forward to the next stage of an international design competition to create a world class space in the area centred around Piccadilly Gardens.
Apex House celebrates success in first year
New accommodation in south Manchester, to help homeless families into permanent accommodation, has been hailed a success, as it celebrates its first anniversary.
2022 Our Year campaign website just got better!
2022 Our Year is a year of action across Manchester where, together, we’re creating more activities, opportunities, experiences and support for our children and young people.
Manchester Irish Weekender invites everyone to join the craic and celebrate St Patrick's Day
Manchester will be going green tomorrow as it celebrates St Patrick's Day and the Emerald Isle with 'The Manchester Irish Weekender'.
Public invited to have their say on new Work and Skills Strategy for Manchester
Members of the public are being invited to have their say on a brand-new Work and Skills Strategy for Manchester that aims to help residents and businesses alike share in the city's success.
Proposals to deliver next phase of Ancoats development met with strong support
Local people and businesses have expressed their support for a public realm strategy for the next phase of development in Ancoats, helping to bring two decades of investment to completion.