News published June 2022
Brand-new work and skills strategy to help everyone in Manchester succeed
A brand-new work and skills strategy for the city to help ensure that everyone living in Manchester, regardless of their age or background, reaches their full potential in life and work and can share in the city's success, has been approved this week by the council's Executive.
Councillors brave new heights in support of the We Love MCR charity
Councillors will be trading in political battles for a physical one as they embark on challenge to conquer the Three Peaks of Yorkshire.
Get set for a festival of football this summer in Manchester
UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 unveils Fan Festival schedule taking place in each Host City
Deansgate sees interim changes to improve safety and maintain cyclist and pedestrian access
The next steps are being taken by the Council to keep in place measures that will further reduce the amount of traffic in Deansgate.
Garden Party to celebrate Pride month and opening of Derek Jarman Pocket Park at Manchester Art Gallery
Manchester Art Gallery is the venue this week for a special garden party to mark both Pride month and the official opening of its brand-new Derek Jarman Pocket Park.
Broad support for Active Travel Neighbourhoods as Council sets out next phase
Results from the most recent consultation on the Levenshulme and Burnage Active Travel Neighbourhood have found a large majority of residents support the project.
New Manchester Town Hall attraction will tell the story of the building and its artefacts
Plans for a new attraction in Manchester Town Hall telling the story of the iconic building and showcasing some of its civic treasures have taken a big step forward.
Thousands turn out for epic return of the legendary Manchester Day Parade after two year absence
Thousands of people lined the streets of Manchester today to welcome back the city's legendary Manchester Day parade after a two year absence due to Covid.
Plea to rethink Manchester HS2 station plans ahead of crucial Commons debate
Manchester City Council and Greater Manchester Combined Authority are calling on the Government to urgently rethink flawed plans for the city’s new HS2 overground station in Manchester as MPs prepare to consider them in Parliament on Monday 20 June.
Manchester Day in numbers! All the facts and figures behind this year's spectacular Parade
With Manchester Day now just around the corner we've done some number crunching to bring you all the facts and figures behind Manchester's favourite day of the year.