News published June 2025
Manchester City Council takes pioneering step to tackle end of life poverty
Manchester Council and the UK’s leading end of life charity Marie Curie are working together to ensure people in the city who are living with a terminal illness become exempt from paying Council Tax.
Manchester prepares to commemorate Armed Forces Day
Mancunians across the city are expected to line the streets to honour the bravery and sacrifice of those who have served in the armed forces for Armed Forces Day (28 June).
Be Proud Awards: Manchester champions recognised for endearing community spirit
The best of Manchester shone brightly as the city saw the return of the annual Be Proud Awards.
Leader reacts to Government's new Industrial Strategy
Leader of the Council Bev Craig welcomes the new strategy that has the potential to create jobs, while attracting new business and supporting growth.
New green spaces ignite long-term investment for Moston Lane
A project to enhance three public spaces on Moston Lane has been completed and unveiled formally to the public this weekend, signalling the start of a wide range of investment projects in the communit
Manchester City Council reacts to Government announcement on new Housing Bank
On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the Government announced that it was to create a housing bank to drive their ambition to build 1.5m new homes.
Manchester Baby Week sees activities across the city for tiny tots and carers
It's all about babies this week (16 - 21 June) in Manchester as parents, carers and tiny tots are invited to join in with a whole host of baby and toddler friendly activities, designed to educate and entertain parents, carers, and little ones alike.
Manchester's post-16 partnership recognised with national teaching award
Manchester has been awarded a Silver Category Award in the Pearson National Teaching Awards for its Post-16 Pathway Partnership which sees the council working in collaboration with education and training providers across the city, to support young people to gain the qualifications and skills they need to help them access good jobs in the future.
Manchester launches Public Health Report 2025
Manchester City Council has published its latest annual Public Health Report for 2025.
Bringing up baby! It's Baby Week in Manchester this week - all you need to know
It's all about babies this week (16 - 21 June) in Manchester as parents, carers and tiny tots are invited to join in with a whole host of baby and toddler friendly activities across the city, designed to educate and entertain parents, carers, and little ones alike.