News published April 2025

Chorlton Library opens its doors after major renovation

  • Wednesday 23 April 2025
Chorlton library 2 girls crafting

Following a one-year transformation project, the crowds returned to the Grade II listed Chorlton Library on Saturday 5 April to celebrate the grand reopening of the main library building, and were sui

Manchester City Council News 23 Apr 2025 St George's Day Parade returns to Manchester

  • Wednesday 23 April 2025
A float makes it way through the crowd for the St George's Day parade

The St George's Day Parade, a beloved fixture in Manchester's event calendar for over 19 years, returns this year with its vibrant celebration of England's rich heritage and community spirit (27 April).  

New public square unveiled in Gorton town centre

  • Tuesday 22 April 2025
picture of the new square including lots of new planting, seating and play spaces

A new public square is now formally open, providing a new heart and focal point for the Gorton neighbourhood, while supporting the ongoing success of the existing Gorton Market.

Cringle Park cafe opens to fanfare from local community

  • Monday 14 April 2025
picture of the new cafe at Cringle park constructed using shipping containers

A brand-new community cafe has opened its doors in Cringle Park, Levenshulme.

Plans submitted for first Grey Mare Lane neighbourhood development

  • Tuesday 8 April 2025
Computer Generated Image of Great Places' development in east Manchester.

Great Places Housing Group has submitted its proposals for the first planned scheme to be delivered as part of the recently approved masterplan for the Grey Mare Lane neighbourhood in east Manchester.

Manchester’s trailblazing mobility hub looks ahead to public opening next month

  • Monday 7 April 2025
An external image of the Mobility Hub that will open in May 2025

One of the UK’s first-of-its-kind mobility hubs is now welcoming interest to reserve cycle spaces and car parking as the countdown to opening begins.

Manchester prepares to mark VE Day 80

  • Friday 4 April 2025
Blue background with white text that reads VE 80. Additional message reads commemorating the 80th anniversary of victory in Europe.

Celebrations to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day are set to take place throughout Manchester.

City centre walking and cycling infrastructure project reaches its conclusion

  • Friday 4 April 2025
Image of new cycling infrastructure in Deansgate.

Works to significantly improve the environment for pedestrians and cyclists along Deansgate have now been completed.

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