Fly-tipping van crushed after investigation
A van which was used to fly-tip waste in the Longsight area has been seized and crushed by Manchester City Council, following a successful investigation.
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Our Town Hall: Detailed planning applications submitted
Planning applications have been submitted for the project to refurbish, partially restore and upgrade Manchester’s iconic town hall building.
Statement following the attack in London
Manchester City Council responds to the attack on London Bridge today.
New heights scaled as Council charity walkers raise £25k for Manchester charities
Tens of thousands of pounds has been donated to two incredibly worthy Manchester Charities following a council expedition earlier this year to scale England, Scotland and Wales’ three highest peaks.
Shop savvy and shop safe to avoid Black Friday scams
With more than £8bn set to be spent over Black Friday and Cyber Monday the public are being reminded to shop savvy and avoid online scams.
Hyde Road improvement plans set to move forward after public consultation
A scheme to tackle a notorious pinch point on one of Manchester’s major traffic routes is set to begin in January 2020, after a public consultation exercise revealed broad support for its aims.
Designers for 22 May attack memorial selected
Designers have been appointed to produce the memorial for the 22 May 2017 Manchester Arena attack.
Plans for bigger and better Albert Square submitted
A planning application detailing proposals which would make Manchester’s Albert Square one of the finest civic spaces in Europe has now been submitted.
Strategic Director of Growth and Development leaves Manchester City Council
Manchester City Council’s Strategic Director of Growth and Development Eddie Smith is to leave the organisation in April 2020 after 20 years.
Manchester’s Giant Santa Claus is coming to town…
With Manchester’s Zippy Santa still fresh in the memory, the city’s new giant Santa has arrived.
Parents - apply now for your child's reception class place
Parents of children due to start in reception class at primary school next September are reminded they only have until 15th January to apply for their child’s place.
Would-be voters urged not to miss Christmas General Election deadlines
We’re making a list. We’re checking it twice. We’re going to find out who’s on the Electoral Register.
Manchester hero carers to get new advice and support service
Care support services in the city are to receive a major boost with an enhanced advice and support service being set up to help carers in Manchester, the city's unsung heroes.
Manchester first UK city to have recycled eco Christmas Lights
The real gift of this year’s new Christmas Lights in Manchester city centre is that they are largely biodegradable and have been made from recycled materials.
Town Hall Tales uncovered as part of unique arts project
A new project telling some of the countless fascinating personal stories connected to Manchester Town Hall has been launched.
Manchester Christmas lights events opens the festive season with a bang
Deansgate was transformed this evening into the city’s biggest pop venue to celebrate the annual Christmas Lights Switch-on show.
General Election candidates for Manchester's parliamentary constituencies confirmed
Details of the confirmed candidates standing in the five Manchester parliamentary constituencies in the General Election on Thursday 12 December have been published.
Winners announced - Manchester Culture Awards
The winners of this year's prestigious Manchester Culture Awards were announced over the weekend at a special awards ceremony hosted by Jennie McAlpine and Ria Meera Munshi.
First phase of the City Centre to Chorlton Cycleway is underway
The first phase of the new walking and cycling route from Manchester city centre to Chorlton has started today (Monday 11 November).
Countdown to register to vote for the upcoming General Election
The forthcoming General Election will shape the future of the country and as the campaign gets underway Manchester residents are being urged to make sure they can vote.
Manchester celebrates becoming an accredited Living Wage Employer
Today (Monday 11 November) Manchester City Council can announce its successful accreditation as a Living Wage Employer by the national Living Wage Foundation (LWF).
The Factory Manchester - major construction milestone reached as Manchester named second most creative city in Europe
This week sees a significant milestone in the construction of The Factory, the landmark new cultural venue, currently being developed in Manchester city centre.
Right To Buy fraudster spared jail after botched £40,000 scam
An attempt to swindle almost £40,000 through a fraudulent Right to Buy application has seen a Greater Manchester Woman narrowly avoid prison.
Social housing allocation will change to help city’s most vulnerable people
A range of recommendations around the Council’s social housing allocation policy will be scrutinised this week (Weds, 6 November).
Major works on Regent Road are now complete
The major works to improve capacity and decreased congestion on Regent Road have now been finished.
Manchester to remember the fallen at annual Remembrance Sunday service
The streets of Manchester will fall silent as the city remembers the fallen of past conflicts during the annual Remembrance Sunday commemoration.
Manchester International Festival contributes £50m to the city
This year’s Manchester International Festival was the biggest yet, with more than 1,000 ticketed events drawing record numbers and delivering an economic impact of £50m - up from £40.2m in 2017.
Recommendations on new powers to tackle city centre anti-social behaviour outlined
The outcome of the public consultation on a potential new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to support a safe, clean and welcoming Manchester city centre has been published.
Last chance to apply for your child's secondary school place for next September
Parents who have children due to start secondary school next September now have only have days left to apply for their child's school place
Are you a private renter? Or a landlord? Tell us about your experience!
Manchester City Council has today (Monday 28 October) begun a four-week public consultation to review the city’s strategy around Private Rented Sector Housing.