News published February 2025
Council approves 2025/26 budget and sets out priorities to keep improving Manchester
Manchester City Council has today (Friday 28 February) set its budget for 2025/26 outlining its spending plans to deliver services, make lives better and improve the city.
Our Town Hall update charts progress including Albert Square milestone
The latest report on the Our Town Hall project charts further progress on the largest and most complex heritage scheme in the UK – including a key milestone for Albert Square.
Enforcement cameras brought in to combat illegal cycle lane parking in South Manchester
Portable enforcement cameras are being brought in to combat inconsiderate motorists who park illegally in cycle lanes.
Over 5,000 Christmas trees recycled to help local parks
Local parks in Manchester are still wrapped up in the festive buzz following last year’s drive to encourage people to recycle their Christmas tree.
Local people asked for their views about the future of Newton Heath
A consultation has opened today (Weds 26 Feb) asking the Newton Heath community for feedback around what investment they would like to see in their district centre.
Mancunian Way set to be resurfaced as the Council works to improve Manchester’s busiest road
Manchester City Council is currently rolling out a wide-ranging programme of road improvements throughout the city.
Landlord licensing extends to 1,900 more properties across Manchester
Selective Licensing is one way that cities can drive up standards in privately rented properties – a key priority for Manchester City Council.
Manchester gets ready to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025
International Women’s Day (IWD) is returning to Manchester as a celebration of women’s empowerment, equality and contributions to the city at Manchester Central Library on Saturday 8 March.
Manchester Digital Campus and latest city centre park gets planning green light
A major government office complex bringing 7,000 civil service jobs to Manchester alongside a new urban park have been given planning consent to be built in Ancoats.
Latest Council Budget plans include £5m boost for neighbourhoods
Manchester City Council is set to invest around £5 million extra funding to keep neighbourhoods clean, green and tidy.