News published February 2024
A city for everyone – how Mancunians can shape the next decade for our great city
In 2015 the Our Manchester Strategy was developed – a 10-year plan based on how Mancunians wanted to see our city grow.
Report spells out economic and wider benefits of last year's Manchester International Festival and successful opening season for Aviva Studios
A report to the council's Economy and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee (6 February) reveals that last summer's Manchester International Festival attracted over 325,000 visitors to the city and generated £39.2m of economic activity.
New trees as Albert Square improvements take root
Ten new, semi-mature trees will soon adorn Albert Square as work continues to enhance this much-loved Manchester public square and make it one of the finest civic spaces in Europe.
Views from the public sought as Council proposes city centre pedestrian improvements
Pedestrian-friendly plans on how to improve the A34 Salford to Cooper Street corridor are set to go out for public consultation.