News published October 2024
Manchester to be guest city at iconic Barcelona festival next year
Manchester is to team up with Barcelona next September at the Catalan city's iconic La Mercè festival - which each year attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors into the city for a 4-day cultural festival that sets the very highest of bars for festivals everywhere, showcasing the very best of traditional Catalan culture, outdoor arts and music.
Our Town Hall: Portraits of a Workforce exhibition
A new exhibition at Manchester Central Library is set to focus on some of the skilled craftspeople, artisan trades and construction team behind the current transformation of Manchester's Town Hall.
Manchester leads the charge on the move towards electric vehicles
Ambitious plans have been set out on how Manchester can play its part in rolling out hundreds of new electric vehicle (EV) charging points in years to come.
New animation spotlights young carers as city-wide strategy is launched to advance support
A brand-new animation about the lived experiences of young carers has premiered to a theatre audience as a revamped strategy to ensure they receive more support will be rolled-up out across the city.
Collyhurst welcomes opening of Community Construction Skills Centre
A new centre dedicated to developing and uplifting the skills of its local community has opened in Collyhurst.
Tom Stannard named new Chief Executive designate
Manchester City Council has named Tom Stannard as its new permanent Chief Executive to lead the delivery of the city’s strategy for the decade ahead.
Manchester Libraries twin with Ukraine Library
Manchester Libraries has been twinned with a Ukrainian library through a partnership programme set up to bring closer links with libraries in Ukraine.
Manchester Art Gallery’s Families of the World project shortlisted for prestigious award
A unique project at Manchester Art Gallery that creates a welcoming space for families with small children who are seeking sanctuary in the city has been shortlisted for a prestigious award by the Museum's Association.
Help is at hand in Manchester
Details of the Council’s support package for those struggling with the cost-of-living this winter, including enhanced support for pensioners, have been announced.
Manchester's magical Christmas Parade is back for 2024!
Manchester's magical Christmas Parade, THE heart-warming and feel-good event of the festive season, is back again for 2024 and set to delight children, families and anyone young at heart, as it makes its way through the city's streets on Sunday 8 December.