News published August 2023

Fascinating new exhibition showcases century-old advertising archive of Manchester Ship Canal

  • Wednesday 30 August 2023
Illustrated map from the 1930s showing the Port of Manchester and the local places of industry along its route from Manchester to Liverpool.

A new exhibition at Manchester Central Library is set to showcase for the first time in one place visually striking adverts created by commercial artists in the twentieth century to promote Manchester Ship Canal and the Port of Manchester around the world.

From adult learner to librarian - Manchester mum's learning success story

  • Tuesday 29 August 2023
Side view of woman standing next to shelves with books on, holding books in her arms and smiling as she looks towards the camera.

As the summer draws to a close and children get ready for their return to school, bosses at Manchester Adult Education Service are reaching out to adults across the city to remind them that learning is for everyone no matter what your age.

Exam results day for thousands of Manchester teenagers

  • Thursday 24 August 2023
Two young people holding envelopes, one of them pulls a piece of paper out of an envelope with a surprised look on her face

Students at schools across Manchester have collected their GCSE results today, their achievements coming off the back of repeated lockdowns and other disruptions to their education during Covid.

Manchester Parks and Cemeteries Celebrate receiving Green Flag Award

  • Tuesday 22 August 2023
Saul Mearns, Estates Team Lead (far left) accepting a Green Flag Award.

Parks, cemeteries and green spaces across the city have received the coveted Green Flag Award.

Celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day 2023

  • Monday 21 August 2023

Manchester City Council is showing solidarity with the people of Ukraine by celebrating Ukrainian Independence Day on the 24 August.  

Women's FIFA World Cup Final to be shown on big screens Manchester city centre

  • Thursday 17 August 2023

With interest in the Women's FIFA World Cup now at fever pitch as the Lionesses prepare for the tournament Final against Spain on Sunday, football fans will be able to watch the match live on big screens in Manchester's Piccadilly Gardens.

Manchester pupils celebrate exam success

  • Thursday 17 August 2023
Two young people smiling holding papers in their hand, surrounded by other young people all smiling

Students at schools and colleges across Manchester have received their A level, BTEC and other vocational exam results today after sitting their first ever set of public exams.

Thumbs up from inspectors for Manchester's Adult Education Service

  • Thursday 10 August 2023
woman wearing a headscarf standing in front of book shelves and holding books in her arms

Manchester's Adult Education Service (MAES) has been given the thumbs up by government inspectors for its inclusive and ambitious curriculum, high quality education and training, and passionate leaders.

Council uses summer push to help end dependence on single-use plastics

  • Tuesday 8 August 2023
A poster which reads "choose to refuse single use plastic".

During Plastic Free July, Manchester City Council embarked on a programme to advance and promote its ambitious commitment to eradicating avoidable single-use plastics by 2024.

Manchester named as number one city in the UK for digital inclusion

  • Thursday 3 August 2023
A red poster with white text asking the reader "run out of data", then providing information directing them to contact the council for a free donated SIM card.

The results of a national survey have found Manchester to be the most digitally inclusive city in the UK.

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