News published November 2024
This is personal: Manchester’s chronicle on HIV, AIDS and the sexual health revolution in the city

World AIDS day sees the launch of a very personal series of testimonies and memories dating back to the 1980s through to today, that show Manchester’s response to HIV and AIDS.
Staying connected this winter: How donated SIM cards and laptops are helping Mancs feel less alone

Thousands of SIM cards and dozens of donated laptops have been handed out to Mancunians in a bid to combat the worst effects of isolation in our communities.
Manchester Culture Awards 2024 - winners announced
The winners of this year's prestigious Manchester Culture Awards 2024 have been announced at a special awards ceremony held at the weekend.
Shining Example: New solar power deal will cut Council's carbon emissions and energy costs

A 15-year renewable energy agreement announced today (27 November 2024) will enable the Council to cut its greenhouse gas emissions, save money and protect against future price rises.
First wave of council payments to support hard-up pensioners set to land
Thousands of Manchester pensioners will be among the first nationally to receive extra financial help this winter as Council support payments start landing from this weekend (30 November and 1 December.)
Consultation launched on savings options for Council's 2025/26 budget
Manchester City Council has launched a public consultation on £41.5m of savings options published today, Monday 25 November 2024.
Wider footpaths and more room for buses - Manchester City Council sets out changes for key city centre roads

New plans are set to go out for public consultation on the future layout of two key Manchester city centre roads, aiming to make them both safer and more pleasant to use.
How a community response is preventing Mancunians from going hungry this winter

This winter the Our Manchester Food Partnership (OMFP) is going above and beyond to make sure that no one in Manchester goes hungry.
Council searches for regeneration partner for major Northern Quarter development

The Council is inviting interested developers to present proposals to transform a surplus multi storey car park on Church Street and deliver a landmark development in the heart of the Northern Quarter
Manchester Culture Awards - finalists announced ahead of this week's prestigious awards ceremony
The finalists in the running for the top spots at the prestigious Manchester Culture Awards have been announced, as the city gets ready to celebrate the stand-out cultural and creative highlights of the last year.