Final stage of Manchester to Chorlton Walking and Cycleway set to begin
The final stage of the landmark Manchester to Chorlton Walking and Cycleway scheme is set to begin.
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Council publishes road map for ambitious Active Travel plans
Manchester City Council is to set out a bold and ambitious strategy which seeks to dramatically increase the number of people using Active Travel across Manchester.
MSV launches fourth HAPPI housing scheme to meet the changing needs of older people
MSV Housing’s new ‘HAPPI’ development in South Manchester was launched today by Councillor Bev Craig, Councillor Gavin White and the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham,
Manchester Central Library to host Armed Forces and Emergency Services Jobs Fair this week
A jobs fair takes place this week on Tuesday 24 January at Manchester Central Library for anyone looking to make a career in either the Armed Forces or the Emergency Services.
Manchester’s spectacular Dragon Parade returns to city streets to mark Chinese New Year
Manchester will be celebrating the Year of the Rabbit this weekend with the return of its legendary Dragon Parade after a two-year absence due to the pandemic.
Manchester City Council to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2023
The city of Manchester will mark Holocaust Memorial Day by lighting up the Tower of Light and by hosting an event in Central Library.
New Development Framework maps out the future of Gorton Town Centre
A new masterplan that will help guide future development in the heart of Gorton – including new shops, public realm and affordable housing – is set to be agreed at a meeting of the Council’s executive
Long term development plan for sustainable “Wythenshawe Civic” centre announced following public consultation
A report detailing ‘once in a generation’ development proposals over the next decade in Wythenshawe will be heard by the Council’s executive, including new public square and housing.
Council update on Night & Day trial
Following a joint application an adjournment has been granted for the ongoing trial.
Takeaway hit with hefty fine
A Takeaway in Northenden has been ordered to pay £9,000 after failing to supply the Council with waste transfer notes.
Trader sentenced after thousands of illegal cigarettes found in car boot
A Manchester trader who stashed thousands of illegal cigarettes in a car boot has been sentenced following his day in court.
Update on our budget position as new council tax consultation launches
A consultation has opened this week on revised Council Tax increase proposals.
Manchester neighbourhood reaches nine year milestone
Transformation of the Brunswick neighbourhood in Manchester is now nine years into its 25-year masterplan, as the consortium behind the £106m programme celebrates this major milestone.
Transformation of historic Campfield market buildings into tech hub moves forward
A scheme using £17.5m of Levelling Up funding to transform two historic Manchester city centre buildings into a modern hub for growing media and tech firms has taken a significant step forward.
Make a bright start to 2023 through Adult Education
Start the New Year the right way by learning new skills through the Manchester Adult Education Service.
Consultation begins on former Central Retail Park regeneration proposals
A six-week consultation is now open (Weds 4 January 2023) asking for feedback from residents and local businesses and other stakeholders about the regeneration plans for the former Central Retail Park.
Manchester marks New Year’s Eve countdown in Piccadilly
The event space in Piccadilly Gardens will host the official countdown to 2023 in Manchester.
Manchester Christmas Markets close this week after bumper year sees crowds of visitors back to pre-Covid levels
Manchester Christmas Markets come to a close this week on Thursday as the city celebrates a bumper year of festive trading with crowds back up to pre-Covid levels.
Bin collections for festive season in Manchester
Manchester City Council is encouraging residents to find out when their bins collections will take place over the festive period and to make a concerted effort to recycle as much as possible.
Vintage mugs only now on Manchester Christmas Markets as 2022 mugs sell out!
Fans of all things vintage and retro can celebrate all their Christmases at once if they hot-foot it down to Manchester Christmas Markets before they close this week to grab a gluhwein or hot chocolate - as it will be served in a vintage mug from Christmases past after all this year's 2022 mugs sold out.
Youth Buzz Awards 2023 nominations open
Nominations now open for annual awards celebrating Manchester’s talented young people and their achievements.
Laurus Trust to run brand new city centre primary school in Manchester
The Laurus Trust has been appointed to run a brand-new primary school in the heart of Manchester that will be the first new primary school to open in the city centre in almost twenty years.
Hundreds of dangerous goods taken off shelves as Manchester City Council slaps company with a hefty fine
A company which sold a range of dangerous and unsafe products has been handed a financial penalty of close to £15,000.
Manchester makes early New Year resolution to realise its ambitions for children and young people
As 2022 draws to a close Manchester is making an early New Year's resolution to continue to do everything it can to realise its ambitions for the city's children and young people.
Timetable set out for Stevenson Square bus lane
Following an announcement made earlier this year a date has been set for one lane of Stevenson Square being reopened for bus traffic.
Christmassy trails and crafts in Manchester’s Parks this December
With less than a month to go until Christmas, parks across Manchester are hosting free Christmas-themed trails and craft sessions throughout December for the whole family to enjoy.
Kenworthy Woods in south Manchester declared a Local Nature Reserve
Kenworthy Woods in south Manchester has been declared a Local Nature Reserve (LNR) following approval at Manchester City Council's Executive Committee today ( Wednesday 14 December).
Manchester Youth Council celebrates 10-year anniversary
Run by young people for young people, Manchester Youth Council celebrated their 10 –year anniversary earlier this week with a ceremony in the city centre.
Thousands flock to Manchester's first-ever Christmas Parade
Thousands flocked to Santa's favourite city today for Manchester's first-ever Christmas Parade which was heralded the heart-warming event of the season and a brilliant success.
Road closures will be in place this Sunday during the city's first-ever Manchester Christmas Parade
Details of temporary road closures, changes to Metrolink timetables, and on-street parking have been announced ahead of this weekend's first-ever Manchester Christmas Parade, which takes place this Sunday 11 December at 1 pm.