News published January 2024
Manchester’s children announce their priorities for the city after a record-breaking consultation
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
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
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
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.
Project to transform Ancoats Green in to the ‘green heart’ of the community starts on site
Major investment at Ancoats Green is now underway to create a much-improved city centre park space as part of the closing chapter of the regeneration of Ancoats that began more than 20 years ago.
Greater Manchester’s oldest surviving archive collection saved by Manchester City Council
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
The potential budget gap facing Manchester City Council in 2024/25 has increased to £5m following receipt of the Government’s funding settlement.
Feedback sought on proposals for a Culture Hub at Wythenshawe Civic
A consultation is now open to gather local views on the plans to deliver a new cultural hub within the former Co-operative department store as part of the transformation of Wythenshawe Civic Centre.
One week left to nominate young people for Manchester's Youth Buzz Awards
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.
New city centre campus a step closer as partner lined up to develop Central Retail Park
The Council is in late-stage negotiations to begin the redevelopment of part of the former retail park by the Government Property Agency (GPA) to develop a new low carbon office destination.