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 Leader Cllr Bev Craig has reflected on her first 100 days in the post after passing the milestone.
A new strategy setting out how Manchester can grow its thriving digital sector while ensuring residents are equipped with the skills and infrastructure to benefit will be unveiled at a tech conference in the city.
Two further business support schemes are now live to support businesses affected by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
A new cash grant scheme of up to £6,000 has now gone to live to help the hospitality, leisure and accommodation sectors hit by the latest Covid-19 variant.
Statement from Manchester City Council Leader Bev Craig on the urgent need for financial support for businesses affected by the latest changes to Covid guidance.
A new Council report highlighting how key developments in the city are benefitting the city’s residents and businesses shows that the city’s future continues to look bright despite the pandemic.
The Be Proud Awards are a celebration of the extraordinary volunteers and local champions that help to make a difference in our communities and are a true asset to the city.
The Government has announced a range of financial support grants to help businesses impacted during local and national lockdowns.
Businesses are urged to take part in a survey that will provide vital insight into how the city’s business sector has been impacted by Covid-19 - and how they can be supported in the future.
More than 9,000 organisations have been supported by the Council since the beginning of the pandemic, with a range of rate relief and cash grants giving a lifeline to some of the city’s businesses.
This week Manchester has seen the gradual re-opening of some non-essential shops and the return to work for those who can't work from home.
Workers and shoppers are asked to maintain social distancing as much as possible as some shops prepare to reopen from Monday, 15 June.
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.