News published November 2024

Work starts to create a new heart for Gorton town centre

  • Monday 18 November 2024
A digger poised to start work at Gorton town centre with Market in the background

Gorton district centre will welcome a new public town square, creating a new heart for the local community and a space for people to gather and spend time, while enhancing the existing Gorton Market.

Rogue Newton Heath corner shop linked with illegal fireworks ordered to close its doors

  • Friday 15 November 2024
Picture of a shop with a white banner hanging over its front sign. The banner reads "Manchester City Council has closed these premises."

A corner shop which became a hotspot for anti-social behaviour, the unlawful sale of fireworks and illicit tobacco as well as alleged drug dealing has been forced to close.

Dash for your Vaxx!

  • Thursday 14 November 2024
Picture of a sausage dog with its ear raised. Text reads "walk ins, not walkies"

Manchester’s canine companions leading the way to walk-in clinics across the city

Homeowner that flouted planning law must tear down "out of keeping" and illegal two-storey extension

  • Thursday 14 November 2024
Image of a partially built extension to a residential property.

An illegal extension must be torn down after an uncooperative homeowner was brought before a District Judge following a three-year refusal to comply with the law.

How local libraries will help Mancunians stay warm this winter

  • Tuesday 12 November 2024
A teal poster with white icons laid over the top showing what services are available as part of the Warm Welcome Spaces campaign - they include free Wi-Fi, hot drinks and access to support from the Council.

Libraries across Manchester will once again open their doors to people in need of support this winter.

Manchester's world-beating Christmas Markets are now OPEN!

  • Friday 8 November 2024
Three people sitting at a table all wearing Christmas jumpers and red Christmas hats with white fur and bobbles on the end of them, smiling and laughing at each other as they each hold a mug with a festive design on

And we're off! The festive season in Manchester has officially begun with the opening today (Friday 8 November) of Manchester's world-beating Christmas Markets.

This City housing company moves ahead with latest development sites

  • Tuesday 5 November 2024
Computer Generated map of Monsall development area

The Council has approved a further £5.1m funding to progress the next four This City development sites to planning – aiming to bring forward 600 new homes, including at least 20% affordable housing.

Remembrance Sunday 2024: Manchester to commemorate our Armed Forces

  • Monday 4 November 2024
Image of poppy wreaths at the Manchester cenotaph.

Manchester will pay its respects during the annual Remembrance Sunday commemorations, turning our collective thoughts to the servicemen and women who gave their lives for this country.

New skills programme seeks to link employers and students

  • Monday 4 November 2024
Two participants standing on stage at the recent launch of the BREE programme.

Talented students at schools and colleges in Manchester are being connected to future employers helping to cultivate new opportunities as they look to enter the workforce.

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