News published March 2025
Consultation begins around the long-term regeneration of the Strangeways and Cambridge neighbourhoods
An eight-week consultation and engagement process is now open that will gather local feedback around the principles for investment and development of the city centre fringe areas over the next decade
First images: Chorlton Library to reopen after year-long restoration
One of Manchester’s most historic libraries, Chorlton Library, is set to reopen its doors to the public and welcome visitors again following a year-long refurbishment.
Victoria North: Local school children name new Collyhurst social rent apartment blocks
Year five pupils from three Collyhurst schools have taken part in a competition to help name three new social housing apartment blocks.
The Great British Spring Clean returns bigger than ever as it marks 10 years at Boggart Hole Clough
- First partnership with Manchester-wide Clean and Green Manchester campaign - Cycle repair session led by Dr Bike - Trackside activities delivered by MCR Active and Youth Elements
See Myself in Books Festival to help Manchester children feel represented in books and boost reading for pleasure
Thousands of children across Manchester will discover books with characters they can relate to during the first See Myself in Books Festival, in a bid to boost reading for pleasure across the city.
Southern Cemetery named city's latest Local Nature Reserve
Part of Southern Cemetery has today (Friday 14 March) been designated as Manchester’s 11th Local Nature Reserve.
Manchester goes green this weekend as St Patrick's Day Parade returns to city centre
Mancunians are invited to go green this weekend and join in the celebrations as Manchester's annual St Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday (16 March) brings the glitz of the Emerald Isle to the city street
Help to quit the habit this National No Smoking Day
A man whose life has been transformed since giving up smoking has vowed to inspire and help others in the same position.
Cleaner, Greener, Safer: School pupils get safety boost for from road safety investment
A local primary school in Manchester is among the first to benefit from an investment into road safety in efforts to better keep pupils safe.
Push to resurface key Manchester roads continues as Ashton New Road set for improvement works
Vital resurfacing works are due to take place along Ashton New Road as Manchester City Council continues its work to act on residents’ priorities.