News published February 2026
Mersey Valley to have first new National River Walk to boost access to Manchester’s great outdoors
The Mersey Valley Way will be the first new National River Walk – improving access to Manchester’s great outdoors.
Hundreds join Moonlit Miles to run in the dark
Platt Fields Park welcomed hundreds of runners last weekend( 31 January) for a special community running event Moonlit Miles - to raise awareness about women's running safety.
12 new waste trucks launched to help access harder to reach streets
A dozen waste collection trucks designed to help us navigate narrow roads, and heavily parked streets have been rolled out to serve neighbourhoods across Manchester.
Supermarket planning app marks key moment for Moston Lane regeneration
A planning application to relocate the Moston Superstore on Pym Street has been submitted helping to unlock an opportunity to create a new public square as part of a major £25m vision for Moston Lane.
Council Leader responds to the annual Crane Survey
Cllr Bev Craig OBE talks about Manchester's growth, building new homes and creating jobs and opportunities for Manchester people following Deloitte's 2026 Crane Survey.
Manchester City Council to tackle scourge of social housing tenancy fraud starting with key amnesty
From today (Monday 2 Feb 2026) the Council will start a key amnesty allowing tenants in social rented homes to hand in their keys without consequence if they are renting out a home illegally.