Manchester City Council

News published September 2023

Council marks UN International Day for Older People

  • Thursday 28 September 2023
Image of Councillor Thomas Robinson on a purple background. Text reads: “To be a Mancunian is to have older people at the heart of our communities, they define so much of who we are as a people and remind us just who we are as a city.”

Manchester City Council has paid tribute to its older residents on the UN International Day for Older People.

Dr Ranj to help all 4-year-olds in Manchester find their superpower

  • Wednesday 27 September 2023
Adult male sitting, surrounded by 4 children, all holding a copy of the book 'A Superpower Like Mine'

All 4-year-olds in Manchester are being given a helping hand this September to find their 'superpowers' in a bid to give the city's youngsters a leg up and help make a positive difference to their lives.

Manchester Leaders respond to speculation over HS2 future

  • Monday 25 September 2023

Manchester City Council Leader Cllr Bev Craig and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham have sent an urgent joint letter to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak about the future of HS2.

One year on from landmark Women’s Night time Safety Charter Council looks back on progress made

  • Friday 22 September 2023
Image of a tram going through Manchester at night.

It has been one year since Manchester City Council launched its Women’s Night-time Safety Charter.

Council executive approves measures to support black cab trade

  • Wednesday 13 September 2023
Three private hire drivers have been prosecuted by Manchester City Council

Manchester City Council’s Executive has approved plans that would provide additional support to the Hackney Carriage trade.

Update on Chorlton to Manchester Cycle Way as CYCLOPS installation begins

  • Tuesday 12 September 2023
Family using a cycle lane.

Works will begin today on the next section of the Chorlton to Manchester Cycleway.

Charging ahead: Plan to boost electric vehicle infrastructure takes shape

  • Tuesday 5 September 2023
Image of an EV charging station.

A Council-led plan to create hundreds of new public electric vehicle charging points across Manchester is gathering pace.

Manchester launches bid to become the first European Capital of Cycling 

  • Friday 1 September 2023
A family of four using a cycle lane.

Manchester City Council has formally submitted a bid on behalf of the city of Manchester to become the ACES European Capital of Cycling for 2024. 

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