News published May 2022
Manchester Day workshops back in full swing!
With Manchester Day just around the corner, the official countdown is on as artists and groups start creating this year’s incredible artworks at a series of special workshops.
Funding win for £6m scheme to cut carbon emissions from buildings including the National Football Museum
Manchester City Council has scored £4.9m in Government funding for further work to reduce carbon emissions from more council-owned buildings including the National Football Museum
Council appoints new Strategic Director of Neighbourhoods
Neil Fairlamb has been announced as the new Strategic Director of Neighbourhoods at Manchester City Council.
Special guest announced as final countdown to Manchester Day is now on
As the return of the legendary Manchester Day on Sunday 19 June gets closer, preparations are underway to make sure the event - last held in 2019 - will be the best ever this year.
Summer travel hopefuls who aren’t fully vaccinated could be heading for ‘Lovelorn Island’
Plans for fun in the sun could be marred for those who have not checked overseas travel requirements, or still need to have their full Covid vaccinations.
Consultation sets out expanded walking and cycling plans in Manchester city centre
The latest plans for walking and cycling improvements in the city centre are to be laid out in a new consultation.
CONSULTATION: Local people asked for views on first This City housing development site in Ancoats
A consultation has started today (Friday 20 May) asking for views from local people and businesses about the Rodney Street housing development site.
Good rating for Manchester Children's Services puts it amongst best in North West
Manchester is now amongst the top performing local authorities for services to children in the North West after being officially rated Good by Ofsted.
70 litter picks for the Queen’s 70 years of service
Keep Manchester Tidy, the partnership between the City Council and Keep Britain Tidy will take to the streets with local groups by hosting 70 litter picks for the Queen’s 70 years of service.
Manchester welcomes new Lord Mayor
Councillor Donna Ludford has today – Wednesday 18 May - taken up the chains of office as the new Lord Mayor of Manchester.