News published February 2023
Milestone hit as 1,000 people in Manchester sign up for counter terror training
A significant milestone has been passed in Manchester as work continues to protect people from terror attacks.
Funding update underlines Council’s commitment to tackling climate change
The updated total of how much funding the Council has managed to put in place to support its climate change ambitions has been revealed.
Young people join forces to celebrate achievements and look to the future as Manchester seeks Child Friendly City status
More than 300 young people joined forces last week in Manchester to celebrate their achievements during the city's child-focused year-long 2022 Our Year campaign, and to look to the future as Manchester seeks to become recognised by the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Child Friendly City.
Manchester Libraries PLUS survey opens
Adult library users from across the city are being urged to have their say in the Public Library User Survey (PLUS) that will start on the 13 February.
Apprentices speak about their experiences working on the Our Town Hall project
Apprentices working on the project to restore, preserve and enhance Manchester’s iconic Town Hall have been speaking about their experiences.
Revised budget proposals reduce savings, boost cost of living help and invest in key services
Manchester City Council’s Executive will consider revised budget proposals when it meets on Wednesday 15 February 2023.
Groups urged to apply now for share of biggest funding pot in ten years to provide activities for children and young people in Manchester
Voluntary and community groups based in Manchester are being urged to apply now for their share of the city's biggest dedicated funding pot in ten years that has been set aside to provide activities for children and young people.
Manchester Art Gallery to appoint Senior Creative Lead to help steer gallery in its 200th year
Manchester Art Gallery is to appoint a Senior Creative Lead to help steer the gallery and play a key part in shaping the way its collections are used and understood by the many thousands of local, national, and international visitors who flock to the gallery each year.
Recipients of the Our Manchester Grants Programme for Voluntary and Community sector announced
The recipients of Manchester City Council’s Our Manchester Grants Programme for the Voluntary and Community Sector (OMVCS) have been announced.
Final stage of Manchester to Chorlton Walking and Cycleway set to begin
The final stage of the landmark Manchester to Chorlton Walking and Cycleway scheme is set to begin.