News published May 2025
Cllr Carmine Grimshaw appointed new Lord Mayor of Manchester
Miles Platting and Newton Heath councillor Carmine Grimshaw has been appointed the new Lord Mayor of Manchester following a council meeting of the full today (14 May).
Leader response: Government announces major civil servant move away from Whitehall
Council Leader Bev Craig reacts to the announcement that thousands more civil servants will be moved to UK regions - including a major Digital and AI innovation campus in Manchester.
Manchester Libraries - winner of the Library of the Year Award
Manchester Libraries has won the 'Library of the Year' Award at the prestigious British Book Awards 2025 held at Grosvenor House London on Monday, 12th May.
City Council Leaders visit the latest social housing phase of Ancoats development
Great Places recently hosted the Leader of Manchester City Council and the council’s Housing Lead on a visit to view the final phase of its £19.4 million flagship development in New Islington.
Well-known voice backs Manchester homelessness fund’s work to give homelessness the elbow
Guy Garvey has lent his distinctive voice to a short film promoting the work of a Manchester fund which helps people experiencing homelessness.
‘We’re lucky to have the children’: Ex-prison guard Colin Daly wants to inspire others to become foster carers
To take on child of your own as foster carer is for some the biggest life change and for others, it is simply an extension of the family they already have.
OASIS donate guitar for auction to kick-start big summer of music in Manchester
With their iconic homecoming gigs now only weeks away, Manchester music legends Oasis have announced they are donating a guitar for auction to celebrate their return and help kickstart a big summer of music in their home city.
Outstanding young Mancunians recognised at this year's Youth Buzz Awards - all the winners
A young pro-footballer in the making and a monster model-making young entrepreneur are amongst the recipients of this year's prestigious Youth Buzz Awards in Manchester.
Manchester City Council appoints new Strategic Director of Children’s and Education Services
Manchester City Council is pleased to announce that Sean McKendrick has been appointed to the role of Strategic Director of Children’s and Education Services.
Manchester set to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day
Civic dignitaries, veterans and councillors are set to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.