Manchester City Council

News published December 2025

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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