News published July 2025
Manchester welcomes Oasis fans from around the world to the city for epic homecoming concerts
With the first of Oasis' epic homecoming gigs now only hours away, Manchester's going all out to extend the biggest of Mancunian welcomes to all fans of the legendary band who are heading to the city.
Eyesore car park to be sold and redeveloped as ambitious city centre neighbourhood

An underused multistorey car park in Manchester’s iconic Northern Quarter will be transformed into a green, sustainable neighbourhood set to complement the unique and independent ethos of the area.
Regeneration framework for emerging city centre neighbourhood to get major update

Key updates to the Strategic Regeneration Framework (SRF) for Manchester’s East Village Central will be considered as part of a report to the Council’s executive committee next week (Tuesday 8 July).
Manchester celebrates mammoth summer of live music with MCR Live '25

With just a week to go until Oasis' much anticipated homecoming gigs in Heaton Park, the stage is set for a massive music-filled take-over of the city as MCR Live '25 celebrates a mammoth summer of live music in Manchester.
Bring the outdoors indoors with the Summer Reading Challenge
The much-loved Summer Reading Challenge returns to Manchester libraries to motivate children to keep reading during the summer months.
Eco-schools celebrate in Heaton Park after making their communities cleaner and greener
School pupils gathered in their hundreds in Heaton Park (27 June) to celebrate their hard work and dedication in making their school communities eco-friendly.
Holiday Activity programme sets out summer of fun for Manchester’s kids

A range of free holiday activities are on offer for eligible families this summer.
Hundreds unite to pay tribute to veterans on Armed Forces Day
Manchester city centre was filled with gratitude and celebration today as hundreds of Mancunians came out to honour the fearless bravery and sacrifice of the UK’s armed forces during a spectacular Armed Forces Day event.