News published December 2024
Where to recycle your Christmas trees this New Year
As the festive season comes to an end and the New Year looms, Manchester City Council is offering multiple ways for residents to recycle their Christmas trees with sustainability at the forefront.
Santa's sleigh swoop over Manchester shows city skyline at its best
Dramatic new bird's eye view pictures of twilight Manchester show just how fast the city's skyline and urban landscape is changing.
Everything you need to know about bin collections and recycling this Christmas season

With the festive season upon us, noticeable changes to our neighbourhoods are in full sleigh and are not just about the twinkle of lights or wuthering wreaths.
Manchester to see in the New Year with free firework spectacular
Manchester is set to say goodbye in style to 2024 and welcome in the New Year with a fantastic free firework spectacular in St Peter's Square, which will see fireworks let off from the roof of the city's iconic Central Library building.
WorkWell programme launches to create better relationships with work and health
A new programme has been launched to integrate work and health services in Manchester, part of the Greater Manchester WorkWell Vanguard – one of 15 pilots running nationally.
Serial fly-tipper banned from driving after admitting string of offences in Longsight
Serial fly-tipper banned from driving after admitting string of offences in Longsight.
New Manchester film makes a song and dance about flu – for all the right reasons

Health chiefs at Manchester City Council say there is still time to avoid ‘Festive Flu’, if people act now.
Manchester Christmas Markets end this Sunday - last chance to take a look and grab your 2024 Christmas mug!
With less than a week left to enjoy Manchester's legendary Christmas Markets before they close this Sunday 22 December, people need to be quick if they're hoping to get themselves one of the iconic 2024 Christmas market mugs to add to their Christmas mug collection, or gift to someone else this festive season.
Council secures £500k grant to further boost tree planting drive

Manchester City Council has secured funding of £560,000 to further help its tree planting push take root across the city.
Council worker shares her fostering journey and encourages others to take the leap
For Hannah Ikhlas, taking a life-changing step to become a foster parent has been a life changing journey – one which she would encourage others to consider embarking on.