News published November 2021
Manchester Central Library to offer free online service to 1921 census
Manchester Central Library will play a key role in making the 1921 Census for England and Wales freely available to view when it is published online by Findmypast on 6 January 2022.
Plans to pedestrianise Stevenson Square taken to the public
Stevenson Square in the Northern Quarter could be fully pedestrianised under new plans which are to be put to the public.
Future Manchester - report highlights the positive impact of developments across the city
A new Council report highlighting how key developments in the city are benefitting the city’s residents and businesses shows that the city’s future continues to look bright despite the pandemic.
Manchester City Council launches transformative year-long campaign for children and young people
Manchester City Council is launching ‘2022: Our Year’ to create a legacy for children and young people living in Manchester and to help bring UNICEF's 'Child Friendly City' recognition for the city.
Final plans on Active Travel Neighbourhoods to be made public
Final designs for the Levenshulme and Burnage Active Travel Neighbourhood plan have been approved, signalling the next phase of this flagship programme.
Sir Richard Leese's quarter of a century cultural legacy celebrated
With less than a week to go until he steps down as Leader of Manchester City Council after 25 years, cultural organisations across the city and beyond have paid tribute to the remarkable legacy Sir Richard Leese leaves behind.
Manchester Culture Awards - winners announced
The winners of the annual Manchester Culture Awards - held for the first time in two years due to the pandemic - have been announced.
Residents asked for their views on new Hough End plans
New plans outlining development proposals for Hough End Playing Fields have been drawn up and a public consultation asking residents for their opinions will be open from today (25th November 2021).
Manchester Aquatics Centre closes for refurbishment
A significant multi-million pound refurbishment of Manchester Aquatics Centre will begin at the end of November
Manchester Culture Awards - finalists announced ahead of awards ceremony later this week
This week sees the return of the annual Manchester Culture Awards that are being held for the first time in two years after the pandemic meant they couldn't take place last year.