News published June 2020
Temporary outdoor space on the table to help Manchester businesses reopen
A simplified online application process and fee waiver has been put in place to allow businesses throughout Manchester to apply for outdoor seating space to help them reopen safely.
Author Anne writes children's story for library users during lockdown
A member of staff at Manchester Libraries has written and illustrated her own children’s story, as part of the service’s bid to keep residents engaged and entertained while libraries are closed.
Phased reopening of Manchester's libraries to begin on 4 July
Manchester City Council will begin the phased process of safely welcoming residents back to their local libraries from Saturday 4 July.
Etihad Stadium confirmed as venue for upcoming fixture between Manchester City and Liverpool FC
The Safety Advisory Group for Manchester City Council has made no objections for an upcoming fixture at the Etihad Stadium.
Great Abel set to fall silent as Our Town Hall project progresses
Manchester Town Hall’s fabled eight-ton hour bell, Great Abel, will temporarily cease to chime from noon on Thursday 25 June, as work on the Our Town Hall project continues.
Cladding works to Whitebeck Court have been completed
The remediation work to replace the cladding system on the Council-owned Whitebeck Court in north Manchester is now finished.
Manchester's plea to Culture Secretary for more support to prevent final curtain
An open letter from Manchester has been sent to Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden, calling for more support for the cultural sector, and for a place at the task-force table to help shape a way forward for the cultural industry - an industry that has been massively hit by the corona crisis and is now struggling for its very survival.
Education bosses send letter of support to Manchester's Class of 2020
Manchester's education bosses have today sent a letter to all Year 11 pupils across the city as a message of support to mark what has been an unprecedented final year at high school for them.
Manchester to provide 'game-changing' post-lockdown summer activities for all children and young people
After months now in lockdown, children and young people in Manchester are set to benefit from a summer-long programme of activities to help get them out and about, reconnect with their friends, and to re-build their skills.
Call for donations as city gears up for new homelessness challenge
Manchester City Council's new lead member for homelessness has issued a call for donations to the city's Big Change fund ahead of a challenging period.