News published June 2022
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.
Council outlines impact of Selective landlord licensing as consultation on further schemes are announced
The positive impact of Selective Licensing in Crumpsall has been outlined in a report going to Economy Scrutiny Committee (Thurs 23 June) as proposed new licensing areas across the city are announced.
New Housing Strategy looks to deliver 10,000 new affordable homes in the next 10 years
The City Council has launched a new housing strategy that will deliver the homes that Manchester people need over the next decade – creating diverse, sustainable and long-lasting communities.
Manchester Day this weekend - exclusive reveal of this year's spectacular parade highlights
With this year's Manchester Day (Sunday 19 June) now only days away, the full programme for the day - including some of the highlights from the spectacular parade that will wind its way in a riot of music, colour and dance through the city centre - can now be revealed.
Council introduces the new Manchester Living Rent – affordable housing that is easy to understand
The new Manchester Living Rent has been launched as a way to increase the homes that all Manchester people can afford.
Manchester Culture Awards 2022 - now open for nominations!
The Manchester Culture Awards are officially back for 2022, with nominations opening this week as the city once again gears up to celebrate the stand-out cultural and creative highlights of the last year.