News published June 2021
Manchester reaffirms support for the Manchester Armed Forces Covenant
Manchester City Council's commitment to continue its support for the Manchester Armed Forces Covenant was outlined in a report to the Executive today ( Wednesday 30 June).
Second phase of Deansgate changes consultation launches
The next stage of proposed permanent traffic changes to Deansgate have been announced as a fresh consultation is launched to understand public opinion.
Manchester to mark Armed Forces Day 2021
Manchester will pay tribute to the outstanding contribution of the nation’s armed forces tomorrow, Saturday 26 June, with a special day of activities for the whole family.
Vaccine ‘spaceship’ lands in Belle Vue as part of army-supported surge
A three week push to drive up vaccination rates across Manchester is set to begin, as efforts continue to vaccinate large sections of the population.
Launching Manchester Year of the Child 2022 – a year of opportunity and a lasting legacy for all children and young people
All children and young people in Manchester are set to benefit from new opportunities and support throughout 2022 to help them reclaim their futures after a year spent largely in lockdown or in restricted measures due to Covid-19.
Manchester City Council reflects on Windrush Day 2021
On Windrush Day, Manchester City Council is reflecting on the role it can play to address the injustices endured by this community.
Libraries across Manchester prepare to see an increase in hours
Manchester Libraries have worked through an incredibly busy time since the official reopening of its services on 12th April. However, it is expected that the popular service will see a further increase from today, 21 June, with the opening hours of libraries increasing and closing hours the same as pre-COVID.
Peterloo Memorial latest and lessons legacy
An update report on the Peterloo Memorial and how it has informed a whole new approach to inclusive design for council projects will be received by a scrutiny committee on Tuesday 22 June 2021.
Road users asked to stop idling and help make Manchester’s air clean again.
As part of the Clean Air Day, ( Thursday 17 June) Manchester City Council’s neighbourhood team have been looking to engage with car users and warn them of the dangers of leaving their engines idling whilst waiting outside schools.
Plea for residents to keep up Covid vaccinations as city enters critical period
A plea is going out to Mancunians to keep up the fight against Covid-19 as the country and the city enters a critical stage.