News published July 2020
FIVE million items of PPE distributed by the Manchester and Trafford Mutual Aid Hub
A huge milestone has been passed as Manchester and Trafford Council continue to support the most vulnerable people in the region throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.
More support needed for Manchester's music venues and culture sector
City cultural leaders have given a cautious welcome to today's national announcement on the early release of funds to help support music venues that would otherwise be facing closure by September, but say more still needs to be done.
Manchester asks for £16.4m to save and support city's music sector and venues
Manchester has asked culture secretary Oliver Dowden and chancellor of the exchequer Rishi Sunak for £16.4m over the next two years to directly support fifty city music venues and organisations.
The biggest annual Summer Reading Challenge is going digital for the first time
The Summer Reading Challenge is the UK’s biggest reading event for 4 to 11 year olds and for the first time, it is going digital, making it even easier to get involved.
Manchester Art Gallery to re-open on 20 August
After closing to all but virtual visitors back in March, Manchester Art Gallery is set to re-open its doors and welcome people back inside from 20 August.
Statement in response to racist graffiti on a mural of George Floyd
The racist graffiti on the George Floyd mural in Stevenson Square has been covered while the mural is restored.
Post lockdown summer activities for children and young people
A bumper programme of post-lockdown summer fun activities for children and young people of all ages kicks off this week at venues across the city.
Councillors' heartfelt letter to all children and young people in Manchester
As schools across Manchester close their books and shut their doors today on an academic year like no other, councillors have released a heartfelt letter addressed to all the city's children and young people.
Seven things you need to know about Manchester’s Covid outbreak and prevention plans
David Regan, Manchester’s Director of Public Health explains the role of Covid testing data and postcode analysis, early warning systems and the approach to preventing outbreaks of the virus.
Cybersecurity centre of excellence will help power Manchester's digital future
An operator is being sought to run a new cybersecurity hub which will put Manchester in the forefront of the response to digital threats.