Time to join the Silly Squad for this year's digital Summer Reading Challenge
The Summer Reading Challenge is the biggest annual reading promotion for children in the UK - and this year, for the first ever time, it’s going digital.
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Council orders shops flouting lockdown rules to close
The work to crack down on Manchester’s counterfeit clothes industry had not been interrupted by COVID-19.
Electric Dreams: Council makes huge commitment to eco-friendly bin lorries
Manchester City Council is to replace almost half of its refuse collection vehicles with emission-free electric alternatives.
Major review to begin around how Council-owned social housing is managed in the city
The way Council-owned social homes are managed in the city will be reviewed to ensure high standards are met amid a fast-changing housing sector.
Manchester stands in solidarity with protesters in America
Manchester City Council will light up Wythenshawe Hall tonight (Tuesday, 2 June) in solidarity with those protesting for equal rights across America.
Manchester Caribbean Carnival postponed until 2021
Statement issued by Manchester Carnival Together Consortium (MCTC), supported by Manchester City Council
Help Archives+ Centre chart life during lockdown in Manchester
Manchester’s Archives+ Centre wants to capture the experience of living through the coronavirus pandemic for future generations - and needs your help.
Council’s new housing company to build 500 affordable homes per year
A report outlining the intention to establish a new housing company that will accelerate the delivery of affordable housing in the city will be considered by the Council’s executive committee.
Community at heart of star-studded Together In One Voice 'Sunday Special' broadcast
Exclusive new star-studded footage to be broadcast Sunday 31 May 6:00 pm on MIF LIVE
Music stars and residents join together for mass doorstep singalong
Thousands of residents from across the city-region threw open their windows and took to their doorsteps and balconies to join Together in One Voice, a joyous mass singalong on Thursday 28 May at 7.30pm, supported by a host of top musical talent.
Thomas Street to become pedestrian and cycle zone seven days per week
Thomas Street will be made traffic-free seven days per week from this weekend, as part of a plan to make social distancing easier in Manchester city centre.
More stars line up to support mass community singalong, Together in One Voice
Faces from the world of entertainment have added their support to Together In One Voice, a mass doorstep singalong taking place tonight (28 May), ahead of what is likely the last clap for carers.
Footway widening work rolls out to more district centres
Temporary footway widening schemes are being carried out at more district centres in Manchester, to support the city’s economy by enabling social distancing.
Covid support: What businesses need to know about the additional small business grant scheme
The Government has made an additional £5.4m discretionary grant funding available to small businesses in Manchester that will help organisations that were ineligible for the initial grant schemes.
Music stars come Together in support of Greater Manchester residents in mass doorstep sing-a-long
Liam Gallagher, Take That, James, Emeli Sande, Mike Pickering, Tom Walker, The Courteeners, Denise Johnson, Aitch amongst stars supporting Together In One Voice
Foster carers wanted - think you've got what it takes?
This year's Foster Care Fortnight might be nearly over but the year round search to find new foster carers to look after some of Manchester's most vulnerable children and young people is still very much on.
Vulnerable residents to get digital help through Manchester Community Response Hub
Manchester City Council has launched a new initiative to help vulnerable residents to use digital technology during the coronavirus pandemic.
May 22 terror attack: Third anniversary and memorial update
Further details have been released about the proposed memorial commemorating the 22 May 2017 terror attack ahead of the third anniversary of the event being marked.
Deansgate set for partial pedestrianisation from this weekend
The temporary pedestrianisation of part of Deansgate will come into effect this weekend, creating a new shared space for pedestrians and people on bikes between Blackfriars Street and King Street West
Helpline has received 10,000 requests for food support since the Covid-19 crisis began
More than 100 Council staff, along with an army of volunteers, charitable organisations and businesses have worked tirelessly to deliver food support packs, now totalling more than 30,000 deliveries.
Greater Manchester residents invited to join mass sing-a-long from their doorsteps for ‘Together in One Voice'
On 28 May the streets of Greater Manchester will be full of song as residents join together to create one of the largest community led choirs in the world - broadcast live to audiences via YouTube.
Emergency Fund opens for Manchester’s unpaid carers
A fund of £200,000 is being made available to carers in Manchester who need additional support as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Council Leader responds to changes to Covid-19 lockdown
Sir Richard Leese's statement following the announcement last night that lockdown restrictions will be changed this week.
Help Manchester mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day
To mark 75 years since the end of The Second World War in Europe, people across Manchester will be asked to come together to raise a glass to celebrate peace in Europe.
Council stands behind Building Safety Pledge that urges Grenfell fire safety works continue during pandemic
Manchester City Council have signed the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s (MHCLG) Building Safety Pledge.
Manchester welcomes a new Strategic Director of Growth and Development
Louise Wyman has been confirmed as Manchester’s new Strategic Director, taking up the mantle from Eddie Smith following his retirement from the City Council after 20 years of service to the city.
Green recycling bin collections to be restored in Manchester from Monday
Manchester City Council will be collecting garden and food waste recycling bins from households again from Monday 11 May.
Manchester's free digital library offer sees e-book lending boom
Loans of e-books and e-audiobooks in Manchester are booming, thanks to a free online service offered to the public by the city’s library service.
Report sets out Manchester's road to recovery from coronavirus crisis
A report to Manchester City Council's Executive (which meets on Weds 6 May) sets out the next steps which will guide the city's recovery from impacts of the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown.
Covid-19: The Council's response so far
The city-wide crisis response to the coronavirus outbreak has been detailed in a report going to the Council’s executive next week (Weds 6 May).