News published January 2024

Manchester’s children announce their priorities for the city after a record-breaking consultation

  • Wednesday 31 January 2024
4 young school pupils dressed in red school uniform pictured in a group with the Lord Mayor dressed in full mayoral robes. All smiling towards the camera.

Manchester's bid to be recognised as a UNICEF Child Friendly City saw children take over the Town Hall this week to announce their priorities for the city, following the biggest consultation with children and young people the city has ever seen.

Pedal Power! Manchester celebrates European Capital of Cycling triumph as programme of events gets into gear

  • Monday 29 January 2024
A group of dignitaries and members of the public in front of a placard celebrating the European Capital of Cycling 2024

2024 is officially the year to get on your bike as Manchester gets into gear as the European Capital of Cycling.

£50m Brownfield Funding to boost home building in Manchester

  • Thursday 25 January 2024
CGI image of what the apartments will look like once compelted. Contemporary red brick low rise apartments

Major funding bids will help build 3,380 new homes in Manchester – including 1,761 genuinely affordable homes – following successful submissions to GMCA’s Brownfield Housing Fund.

Consultation calls for local people’s feedback on public space in Withington Village

  • Wednesday 24 January 2024
Computer image of the proposals for the new pedestrian first public space in Withington Village

Government funding has been secured to upgrade two public spaces in Withington Village and local residents and businesses can now have their say on the proposals.

Greater Manchester’s oldest surviving archive collection saved by Manchester City Council

  • Wednesday 17 January 2024
Photo of document in Assheton collection - a contract for Robert Legg to service in the Kings Wars in 1474.

Greater Manchester’s oldest surviving archive collection has been saved for posterity by Manchester City Council.

Council updates on its financial position for 2024/25

  • Tuesday 16 January 2024

The potential budget gap facing Manchester City Council in 2024/25 has increased to £5m following receipt of the Government’s funding settlement. 

One week left to nominate young people for Manchester's Youth Buzz Awards

  • Friday 12 January 2024
Man standing at a lectern speaking in front of a yellow background.

Time is running out for nominations to be made for this year's Youth Buzz Awards, with just one week left to shine a light on a young person and nominate them for the annual awards that celebrate young people in Manchester and their achievements.

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