News published November 2023
Super-inspection praises Manchester’s effective joint work to protect young people
Inspectors have praised how effectively key Manchester agencies are working together to safeguard young people at risk of serious violence or criminal exploitation.
Manchester event marks International Day of Disabled People
An event exploring the themes of Disability, Childhood and Youth on the International Day of Disabled People is taking place in Manchester as part of UK Disability History Month.
Manchester launches five-year plan for Age-Friendly Manchester

A new Age-Friendly strategy, underlining Manchester’s direction of travel to push forward initiatives that understand and meet the needs of its older population, has been launched today.
£5.2m funding for new supported accommodation to help former rough sleepers rebuild their lives
Manchester City Council has secured more than £5 million in Government funding to provide extra accommodation for rough sleepers.
Manchester's Christmas Parade - countdown on to the heart-warming event of the festive season
Following a fabulous festive first last year for Manchester that saw the city's first ever Christmas parade take place, the memory-making Manchester Christmas Parade is back again this year, with the countdown now on to the unmissable 3rd December event.
Manchester Christmas book gift appeal now open for donations

Out of present ideas for family and friends this Christmas?
Manchester Culture Awards finalists announced
The finalists in the running for the top spots at the prestigious Manchester Culture Awards next month have been announced as the city gets ready for its annual celebration of the stand-out cultural and creative highlights of the last year.
Manchester committed to strengthening support for carers on Carers Rights Day

The Council has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening support for carers through 'Carers Manchester' - and outlined plans for a Carers Manchester identity card to mark Carers Rights Day.
Investing In Success - Manchester's new economic strategy unveiled

A new 10-year plan guiding how Manchester’s economy will grow and become more inclusive will be officially launched on Tuesday 28 November.
30mph limit for Mancunian Way out for consultation as Council aims to address fatal collisions

The Mancunian Way’s speed limit could be permanently dropped to 30mph as the Council works to prevent future serious collisions.