News published November 2022
Council moves ahead with first phase of the Project 500 housing initiative
A report detailing the initial phase of developments that will begin the Project 500 housing plan will be heard by the executive committee next week (Weds 16 November).
Manchester calls on government for support to tackle climate emergency
As global leaders meet at COP27 to discuss climate global action, Cllr Bev Craig, has written an open letter to the PM, Rishi Sunak to discuss the role cities can play in addressing the urgent challenge of climate change and what the Government needs to do to support it.
Budget position and proposed savings set out
The challenging financial position facing the Council and proposed savings to close the budget gap are outlined in a series of reports to council committees this month (November 2022.)
Statement: 22 May Arena Inquest report
Statement on the publication of Volume 2 of the 22 May 2017 attack inquiry report into the response of the emergency services.
Victoria North: Social benefit community hub set up at major regeneration site
A new hub has opened at Red Bank – a site part of the Victoria North regeneration programme – that will help people with employment, training and digital access.
Accessibility at the heart of this year's Christmas Markets
Accessibility is at the heart of this year's Christmas Markets and festive fun in Manchester, with lots of measures put in place to make sure that everyone can enjoy what's on offer.
As the nights draw in, Manchester is providing extra help to make sure people sleeping on the streets aren't left out in the cold
Manchester City Council and members of the Manchester Homelessness Partnership have confirmed arrangements to help people sleeping on the streets move into accommodation as the nights draw in.