Our Town Hall project: Lecture series puts heritage crafts centre-stage
Peeling back the layers on the Our Manchester Town Hall restoration project has been a labour of love for hundreds of craftspeople involved in its restoration.
The Council and democracy news
Manchester Christmas Markets 2024 - the countdown is on!
The countdown is on to Christmas in Santa's favourite city with Manchester's world-beating Christmas Markets set to return on the 8 November - Manchester's very own Festive Friday - for a six-week seasonal run until Sunday 22 December.
Council Leader's open letter to Chief Constable about Manchester Airport Incident
Council Leader Cllr Bev Craig has written to Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police Stephen Watson after footage emerged of the distressing incident at Manchester Airport:
Interim Chief Exec arrangements announced for Manchester City Council
The Council has announced details of interim arrangements which will be put in place while a new permanent chief executive is recruited.
Council to set balanced budget despite challenges
Manchester City Council’s Executive will consider budget proposals for 2024/25 when it meets on Wednesday 14 February.
Living Wage Week: Manchester makes strides in journey to become a Living Wage City
The number of employers paying the real Living Wage has increased by more than half a year on from Manchester receiving the initial Living Wage City accreditation.
Council Leader Cllr Bev Craig makes fair funding call to Chancellor
In an open letter to Chancellor of the Exchequer, Cllr Craig sets out the financial pressures facing the Council - and the wider local government sector - and urges measures to address them:
Manchester City Council to mark 75th anniversary of Windrush
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of Windrush there is an array of events taking place across the city to remember the Windrush community and celebrate their legacy.
Manchester to host international convention for performing arts professionals this summer
Manchester is to play host to a prestigious international convention for the performing arts this summer, which will see hundreds of professionals working globally in the sector descend on the city for the three-day conference in June.
Council leader Bev Craig reflects on her first year at the helm
Today (Thursday 1 December 2022) marks a year to the day since Cllr Bev Craig became leader of Manchester City Council.
Have your say on our budget - consultation on 2023/24 proposals
A consultation has opened on Manchester City Council’s budget for the next financial year, from 1 April 2023 to 31 March.
Budget position and proposed savings set out
The challenging financial position facing the Council and proposed savings to close the budget gap are outlined in a series of reports to council committees this month (November 2022.)
Manchester has been named in National Geographic's prestigious top-25 must-visit places for 2023
Manchester is the only UK city to be recognised
Statement: Manchester featured in all three of Time Out's global listing stories as a city that people should visit
Manchester featured in all three of Time Out's global listing stories as a city that people should visit.
Unanimous agreement by Council puts care-experienced people at forefront of policies and decision-making in Manchester
Councillors in Manchester have unanimously agreed to put young people who are in care and care-experienced people of all ages at the forefront of policies and decision-making in the city.
Registration reminder as countdown begins to local elections
The official countdown has begun to Manchester City Council local elections on Thursday 5 May 2022.
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.
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.
Deputy Leader's statement regarding the Windrush Generation
Cllr Luthfur Rahman comments on the Windrush scandal.
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
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.