News published April 2025
Our Manchester 2025-35: Our future, shaped by you
Over the past 10 years Manchester City Council has had big ambitions for our city.
Manchester launches annual State of the City Report
The latest State of the City report, detailing Manchester’s progress in delivering its 10-year strategy, comes at a pivotal moment.
Manchester marks Global Intergenerational Week with lessons in tech, chess, and fishing for city's oldest and youngest residents
Lessons in using the latest tech, playing chess like a Grandmaster, the best bait to use to land the biggest fish, and enjoying a chat over a good book, are all things that Manchester's youngest and oldest residents will be getting to grips with together over this next week as the city marks Global Intergenerational Week (24-30 April).
Chorlton Library opens its doors after major renovation
Following a one-year transformation project, the crowds returned to the Grade II listed Chorlton Library on Saturday 5 April to celebrate the grand reopening of the main library building, and were sui
Manchester City Council News 23 Apr 2025 St George's Day Parade returns to Manchester
The St George's Day Parade, a beloved fixture in Manchester's event calendar for over 19 years, returns this year with its vibrant celebration of England's rich heritage and community spirit (27 April).
New public square unveiled in Gorton town centre
A new public square is now formally open, providing a new heart and focal point for the Gorton neighbourhood, while supporting the ongoing success of the existing Gorton Market.
Cringle Park cafe opens to fanfare from local community
A brand-new community cafe has opened its doors in Cringle Park, Levenshulme.
Plans submitted for first Grey Mare Lane neighbourhood development
Great Places Housing Group has submitted its proposals for the first planned scheme to be delivered as part of the recently approved masterplan for the Grey Mare Lane neighbourhood in east Manchester.
Manchester’s trailblazing mobility hub looks ahead to public opening next month
One of the UK’s first-of-its-kind mobility hubs is now welcoming interest to reserve cycle spaces and car parking as the countdown to opening begins.
Manchester prepares to mark VE Day 80
Celebrations to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day are set to take place throughout Manchester.