Manchester City Council

News published July 2023

Piccadilly Gardens transformation moves forward as design team appointed

  • Monday 31 July 2023
general picture of piccadilly gardens with people sat out on the grass

A design team has been appointed to develop plans to create a world class space in the area centred around Piccadilly Gardens.

Manchester City Council to mark South Asian Heritage Month

  • Thursday 27 July 2023

The Council are hosting and supporting a number of events across the city to mark South Asian Heritage Month and to celebrate Manchester's South Asian communities.  

New Council-built low carbon social homes welcome first residents in Newton Heath

  • Thursday 27 July 2023
an elevated view looking down at a row of new houses at Silk Street in Newton Heath

The first tranche of 69 low carbon homes for social rent on Silk Street in Newton Heath have been completed and passed to the first new residents.

Council on track to install close to 10,000 solar panels by end of 2023

  • Wednesday 26 July 2023
An aerial photograph showing the Velodrome, with the Etihad Stadium in the distance. In the car park of the Veldrome, raised car ports with solar panels on top can be seen.

Manchester City Council is on course to reach an important milestone this year as part of its drive to become zero-carbon by 2038.

Manchester pupils hear 'how to train your dragon' direct from popular children's book author

  • Monday 24 July 2023
Two people holding books. An adult wearing a blue dress is smiling as she looks at a child wearing a white top.

Pupils at Chapel Street Community Primary School were treated to a special visit from author and former Children's Laureate, Cressida Cowell, to hear for themselves 'How to Train Your Dragon' and what it takes to be an author.

Un-beat-able performers scheduled to bring the noise during Manchester Day on Holiday

  • Wednesday 19 July 2023
Image of a drummer, dressed up in a robot costume, illuminated by neon lighting.

Get ready for this year's Manchester Day on Holiday as even more entertainment is announced ahead of the big day.

Update as Aviva Studios opens to acclaim

  • Tuesday 18 July 2023
Image shows building with river flowing in front of it

As Aviva Studios – the home of Factory International – approaches completion, the Council will receive an update on its progress and the final steps to be completed before its official opening in the autumn.

New British Library report confirms Business & IP Centre Greater Manchester is an engine of economic recovery and growth

  • Friday 14 July 2023
Business and IP Centre Greater Manchester logo.

The Business and IP Centre Greater Manchester has been found to act as an engine for growth across the city region.

Manchester becomes a Local Authority of Sanctuary

  • Wednesday 12 July 2023
"We are proud to be a sanctuary and a home for anyone fleeing persecution and those who are striving for a better life."

Manchester City Council has made a commitment to be a place where people facing persecution in their home country can find welcome and refuge.

Ready, Set, Read: This year’s Summer Reading Challenge launched

  • Wednesday 12 July 2023
Picture of school children putting their head through a cardboad backdrop advertising the Summer Reading Challenge

The well-loved summer reading challenge returns to Manchester libraries this summer after being launched with school children in Central Library earlier this week

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