Our Town Hall: Update report highlights achievements and challenges
An update report on the Our Town Hall project sets out both the excellent progress which has been made so far and the ongoing challenges faced.
Factory International: report addresses progress - and budget pressures
A report on Factory International, Manchester’s new landmark cultural space, provides a detailed update on the project, including its budget challenges.
Manchester pays tribute the life of Queen Elizabeth II – events this week
Manchester will host range of events this week in tribute to the Queen – culminating in the state funeral next Monday (19 September).
Lord Mayor of Manchester welcomes the accession of King Charles III
The Lord Mayor of Manchester Cllr Donna Ludford welcomes the beginning of the reign of King Charles III following the Greater Manchester proclamation in St Peter's Square, Manchester.
Council Leader and Lord Mayor of Manchester pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
The city leaders signed a book of condolence at Manchester Central Library and lay a wreath in St Ann's Square in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.
Manchester scoops Council of the Year award
Manchester City Council has been named Council of the Year at the prestigious LGC (Local Government Chronicle) Awards.
Manchester to mark Armed Forces Week 2022
Manchester will pay tribute to the outstanding contribution of the nation’s Armed Forces this week.
Manchester welcomes new Lord Mayor
Councillor Donna Ludford has today – Wednesday 18 May - taken up the chains of office as the new Lord Mayor of Manchester.
Council officer to walk 230 miles to London raising money for Ukrainian people relocating to Manchester
Council officer Paul Rosenthal is walking from Manchester to London to raise money for the Manchester Ukraine Welcome Fund.
Registration reminder as countdown begins to local elections
The official countdown has begun to Manchester City Council local elections on Thursday 5 May 2022.
Manchester gathers pace in bid to become Living Wage City
The City Council is preparing to submit an action plan in partnership with a network of anchor businesses and organisations to become an accredited Living Wage City.
Manchester City Council proud to be White Ribbon accredited
Manchester City Council has taken a stand to end all male violence against women by becoming White Ribbon Accredited. The ceremony took place on Tuesday 8 March, International Women’s Day
Investing in communities and people - Council gets ready to set 2022/23 budget
The Council's budget for 2022/23, including our element of Council Tax, on Fri 4 March - focusing on green spaces, clean streets, youth services, building homes and helping residents out of poverty.
Green investment: New figures show extent of Council funding for zero carbon mission
Almost £200m of funding has been put in place so far by the Council to help deliver on our ambitions to tackle climate change, it has been revealed.
New figures show how Council spending power is creating opportunities
The positive role of the Council’s spending power in creating opportunities for Manchester residents – adding what is known as ‘social value’ - will be under the spotlight at a conference this Friday.
Government department Manchester hub announcement welcomed
The Leader of Manchester City Council has welcomed the announcement today (Thursday 3 February 2022) that the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is creating a new hub in the city.
Health impacts of climate change under the spotlight
The benefits to public health in Manchester of tackling climate change – and the risks if it is not addressed – are set out in a new report to the Council’s health scrutiny committee.
Documentary delves into Our Town Hall project
The painstaking restoration and repair of Manchester Town Hall will be under the spotlight in a new documentary to be broadcast later this month.
Bev Craig takes over as new council leader
Councillor Bev Craig has today, Wednesday 1 December become the new Leader of Manchester City Council.
Manchester marks Living Wage Week
The leader elect of the Council has stated Manchester’s determination to become an accredited Living Wage City next year.
Work gets underway on 'bigger and better' Albert Square
The first ground will be broken today (Monday 25 October 2021) as work to transform Manchester’s Albert Square into a world class public space – increasing its size by around 20pc – gets underway.
Manchester to redouble efforts to tackle poverty following impact of pandemic
Council commits to creating a fairer city where residents can all benefit from the city’s success
Council Leader reacts to the death of Lord Peter Smith
Sir Richard Leese responds following the death of Lord Smith today.
Deputy Leader's statement regarding the Windrush Generation
Cllr Luthfur Rahman comments on the Windrush scandal.
Council Chief Exec responds to racist abuse following Euros final
Joanne Roney OBE condemns the racist abuse received by players following the final against Italy yesterday. (Sunday 11 July).
Manchester calls on ministers to re-think and re-open cultural venues in Tier 3
Cultural leaders in Manchester are calling for a cultural venue re-think by government to allow venues to safely re-open when the city is put into Tier 3 next week.
Statement on Manchester being placed in Tier Three Covid-19 restrictions
Statement from Sir Richard Leese, Leader of Manchester City Council
Reports spell out Council's budget position - and options to address it
Papers outlining how Manchester City Council intends to address a budget shortfall of up to £105m for 2021/22 are published today (Thursday 29 October 2020.)
Friends of Philips Park Cemetery: Children grieve too
In a touching gesture to children who have recently lost loved ones, community group Friends of Phillips Park Cemetery have set up a permanent feature where children can visit to grieve.