News published December 2025

Brand new secondary school for flagship new town in Manchester gets the go-ahead

  • Friday 12 December 2025

A brand-new secondary school is to be built as part of the flagship Victoria North new town regeneration project after getting the go-ahead today by government.

Easy street – consultation stars on improving pedestrian access in Manchester

  • Thursday 11 December 2025
Graphic created to illustrate the proposed changes to the A34

Better and wider pavements, more room for people and better pedestrian crossings are just a few of the planned improvements which are being proposed for the city centre. 

2026/27 budget consultation: Manchester people asked what they want the Council to invest in

  • Wednesday 10 December 2025

Manchester people are being asked their priorities for investment in services in a consultation on the Council’s next budget launched today, Wednesday 10 December.

Manchester In Bloom: Winners announced as communities grow greener and stronger across the city

  • Wednesday 10 December 2025
BAQ Alley for In Bloom Awards

Manchester is booming with opportunity as the city’s In Bloom initiative invites residents, community groups, and local businesses to transform neighbourhoods through gardening and community work.

Tens of thousands turn out for magical Manchester Christmas Parade - THE heart-warming event of the festive season

  • Sunday 7 December 2025
Parade street scene. Larger than life old Father Christmas puppet in brown with red ribbon round neck and white collar standing high above a troupe of dancers dressed as reindeer

Families turned out in their tens of thousands today to watch the iconic Manchester Christmas Parade that has fast become a festive favourite with Mancunians and visitors to the city.

Manchester Christmas Parade this weekend - road closure information

  • Friday 5 December 2025
Street scene with crowds in the background. Two women dressed as larger than lift characters in bright red and white striped costumes and wearing big theatrical blonde wigs and hats, smiling as they perform to the camera

Details of the road closures that will be in place this weekend as the city's festive celebrations continue with the magical Manchester Christmas Parade, have been announced.

Lord Mayor's Christmas Carol Concert takes place tonight - all invited

  • Wednesday 3 December 2025
The words The Lord Mayor's Christmas Carol Concert are written against a blue and red background with christmas tree shapes on it

A special evening is promised tonight for all those who love joining in with the centuries old tradition of carol singing, as the Lord Mayor's annual Christmas Carol Concert takes place tonight from 7-8 pm at Manchester Cathedral.

Council to raise awareness of HIV as training programme announced on World Aids Day

  • Monday 1 December 2025
Photo of the front page of the Public Health annual report from 2024

Today, World AIDS Day sees Manchester City Council launch a new training programme for its staff fulfilling a Public Health legacy made last year to keep the education and awareness of HIV and sexual

Manchester Christmas Parade this Sunday 7 Dec - everything you need to know!

  • Monday 1 December 2025
Street scene showing a woman dressed as a giant golden Christmas bauble with a red ribbon on top and crowds in the background

The countdown is on to this year's iconic Manchester Christmas Parade - THE heartwarming event of the festive season for Mancunians and visitors alike, and taking place this weekend on Sunday 7 December.

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