We’re still here and we want to help: Manchester medic’s plea to the people of Manchester
Dr Manisha Kumar is Medical Director of Manchester Health and Care Commissioning, which is a partnership with Manchester City Council.
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£110k digital inclusion scheme helps 400 Manchester residents get connected
Manchester City Council is set to distribute 400 Google Chromebook laptops to residents in need over the coming weeks, to them to stay connected with friends and family.
Council extends free school meal scheme through half term holiday
All school children in Manchester who are eligible for a free school meal will continue to be supported through next week's half term holiday to make sure that no child in the city goes hungry.
Two Manchester parks were lit up green to celebrate international award
Heaton Park and Alexandra Park have both won Green Flag Awards, an internationally recognised standard for parks and green spaces.
Council Leader responds to Tier 3 restrictions
Greater Manchester will be placed in the Very High Risk tier of Covid-19 restrictions from Friday.
Statement from the Council leader on Tier 3 restrictions position
Sir Richard Leese responds to the potential change to restrictions in Greater Manchester.
Manchester city centre set for car park revolution
Manchester City Council is set to take direct control of 13 off-street city centre car parks, after a long-standing joint venture agreement with NCP comes to an end.
Manchester's famous Christmas Markets will not go ahead
Manchester's Christmas Spokesperson, Cllr Pat Karney responds to the news.
New digital campaign launched to get families chatting, playing and reading together
Read Manchester and Manchester Art Gallery have launched a brand new digital campaign to help parents in Manchester turn the everyday activities they are already doing with their child into new opportunities to build their child’s language skills.
Have your say on safer roads scheme for Harpurhey
People who live or work in Harpurhey are being asked for their views on a series of proposed improvements to make a safer, more active neighbourhood to live in and travel through.
Challenge looms as 2021/22 budget-setting approaches
The latest on the challenging budget position facing Manchester City Council next year and beyond is set out in a report to the Council’s Executive which meets on 14 October 2020.
City's culture councillor made OBE in Queen's Birthday Honours
Councillor Luthfur Rahman, Manchester City Council's Executive Member for Culture, Leisure and Skills has been awarded an OBE in Her Majesty The Queen's Birthday Honours.
Statement from Council Leader on Covid-19 restrictions and principles
From Sir Richard Leese, Leader of the Council:
Read Manchester launches reading map with Transport for Greater Manchester
Reading is like a journey - where will you go? This, the latest initiative from Read Manchester to promote reading across the city.
NHS key workers to turn on Christmas Lights in Manchester
NHS frontline workers will help mark the beginning of the festive season in Manchester and turn on the city’s Christmas lights.
Pupils take to their School Streets to celebrate Clean Air Day
Primary schools across Manchester will be holding "School Street" road closures this Thursday ( 8 October), in celebration of national Clean Air Day
Unis to move to online learning following public health advice
Guided by public health advice, Manchester’s universities are set to move to online learning only for most courses to help fight the rising rate of Covid infection in the city.
Test and Trace support payment scheme launches in Manchester
A payment scheme has been set up to support residents whose income has been affected because they have been asked to self-isolate at home to limit the spread of Covid-19.
Latest on The Factory
The latest on world-class arts venue The Factory, which is taking shape in Manchester city centre, is detailed in a new report to councillors.
Manchester’s current Covid figures explained
Director of Public Health for Manchester David Regan explains the rise in Covid-19 cases in the city.
Book into Manchester Libraries for a good read during National Libraries Week
Manchester Libraries will be joining libraries up and down the country to celebrate Libraries Week from 5 - 10 October - an annual event showcasing what libraries have to offer and the vital role they play in local communities.
Ambitious flu vaccination campaign launched in Manchester
The campaign for the most ambitious flu vaccination programme to date will begin today (Monday October 5) in Manchester.
Virtual open evenings to help parents and pupils decide on high schools
Open evenings will look a bit different this year at some high schools as they move their all-important open evenings for prospective pupils and parents on-line, with virtual tours and zoom-style q&a sessions.
Lemn leads the way as Manchester celebrates Black History Month
Manchester’s libraries are offering a wide range of free activities and events throughout October, in celebration of Black History Month.
The upcoming events in Manchester cancelled due to Covid
Following a period of review around all major events in the city, the Council can now confirm the events that will - and will not - be happening this year due to Covid-19.
Have your say on plans for safer roads in Levenshulme and North Burnage
A consultation is being launched on the first phase of a proposed scheme to improve road safety and air quality for Levenshulme and north Burnage.
Planning application for 22 May attack memorial goes in
A planning application for the memorial to those who lost their lives in the 22 May 2017 Manchester terror attack has been submitted today.
Local lockdown for some student accommodation announced
Lockdown measures are in place at two Manchester Metropolitan University residential halls.
Venues which flouted Covid-19 restrictions hit with enforcement action
Action has been taken against two Manchester venues which failed to uphold proper practices to stop the spread of Covid-19.
The billion pound agenda - potential schemes add up to huge investment in Manchester
Proposals adding up to more than £1 billion of investment in Manchester will be considered by the Council’s planning committee when it meets this Thursday, 24 September 2020.