News published December 2023
Council's chief executive recognised in New Year's Honours List

Chief Executive of Manchester City Council Joanne Roney has been made a CBE in the King's New Year's Honour List for services to local government.
Northenden Community Library reopens in new home in the village
The popular Northenden Community Library will open in a new home in St Wilfrid's Church Hall in the New Year.
Experience Manchester Libraries from the comfort of your home

Manchester Libraries have secured funding to create 3D walkthrough tours of all 22 Manchester Library venues.
Manchester to see in the New Year with a spectacular firework display

A spectacular end-of-the-year firework display is set to once again light up the night sky over Manchester, with the city's first New Year's Eve firework celebration event since Covid set to take place on Sunday 31 December to say goodbye to the old year and welcome in the new.
Changes to household bin collections during the Festive Season

Manchester City Council is reminding residents that due to the bank holidays over Christmas and New Year that everyone's bins collections days will change during the two-week festive period.
Chanel event brings £8m boost to the city
Initial analysis suggests that Chanel’s Métiers d'Art event in Manchester earlier this month generated a direct economic impact of around £8 million for the city.
Council shortlists teams to deliver long-term Holt Town vision

Manchester City Council has shortlisted six multi-disciplinary teams to submit tenders to develop a new Neighbourhood Development Framework (NDF) for Holt Town.
Last chance to visit Manchester's world-beating Christmas Markets

Christmas shoppers have only days left to visit Manchester's world-beating Christmas Markets before they close this Thursday 21 December.
Vintage mugs only now on Manchester Christmas Markets as iconic mugs sell out for second year running!

Fans of all things vintage and retro are in for a treat if they head down to Manchester's Christmas Markets before they close next week to grab a hot drink - as chances are it will be served in a vintage mug from Manchester Christmases past after this year's mugs all sold out.
Council reiterates what support is available for anyone struggling this Christmas
Ahead of Christmas, Manchester City Council has set out what help is on offer for people struggling over the festive period.