News published June 2025
Manchester celebrates start on site of UK's first majority LGBTQ+ housing scheme
During Pride Month, Great Places has hosted partners at an event to mark the official start on site at its £37 million flagship majority LGBTQ+ Extra Care social rent housing scheme in Whalley Range.
MCR Live '25 celebrates a mammoth summer of live music in Manchester
The stage is set for a massive music-filled take-over of Manchester city centre this summer as MCR Live '25 celebrates the mammoth summer of live music coming to the city.
Council Leader welcomes Government's Spending Review
Statement from Council Leader in response to the Government's Spending Review
Pedal Power – celebratory ride marks completion of two major Manchester cycling schemes
A group ride-a-long has taken place to celebrate the completion of two major Manchester cycling projects.
Manchester Central Library and Town Hall Extension to temporarily close for major ICT investment
Manchester Central Library, along with the Town Hall Extension, are closing temporarily in August for the replacement and upgrade of ICT networks and Wi-Fi systems.
MIX MANCHESTER Explores Joint Venture Restructure
The joint venture partnership has announced it is in advanced talks around the Council, and existing shareholder Greater Manchester Pension Fund to acquire 50% share in Mix Manchester.
Manchester Culture Awards 2025 - nominations now open!
The Manchester Culture Awards are back for 2025 with nominations opening this week for the prestigious awards that recognise the city's cultural and creative highlights over the last year, as well as some of the city's top talent working in the arts.
Council Leader welcomes major Government transport funding announcement
Council Leader Bev Craig reacts to news today that the Greater Manchester region will receive £2.5bn in new funding to create the UK’s first fully integrated, zero-emission public transport network.
Major boost to Council housing company as new funding backer announced to accelerate home building in Manchester
The Council is set to enter into a landmark partnership with the Greater Manchester Pension Fund to deliver hundreds of genuinely affordable homes as part of plans to build 1,600 more homes.
Manchester Day '25 is set to hit all the right notes!
Manchester's favourite day of the year is back for 2025 and looks set to hit all the right notes with a mammoth day of music-themed free fun promised for all the family on Saturday 26 July to help celebrate the city's homegrown musical talent and this year's big summer of live music in the city.