News published August 2025
Council sets out latest five-year plan to tackle climate change
A new action plan sets out how Manchester City Council will tackle climate change over the next five years.
Albert Square is back! Manchester's best Christmas ever will see festive fun return to Albert Square this year
Manchester is on course for its best Christmas ever this year with the return of festive fun to Albert Square, alongside the city's world-beating festive markets that are now well-established at locations throughout the city centre, and each year attract millions of visitors to the city.
Pupils across Manchester celebrate GCSE success
Pupils at schools throughout Manchester are celebrating today after picking up the results of the GCSE exams they sat before the summer.
Students across Manchester celebrate exam success
Students at schools and colleges across Manchester have been picking up their exam results today after sitting A-level, BTEC and T-level exams before the summer.
Manchester to commemorate 80th Anniversary of VJ Day
Manchester will mark the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ Day) with a poignant ceremony at the city’s Cenotaph, honouring the courage, resilience, and sacrifice of those who served in WWII.
‘Locks fantastic’ - New bridge spanning the Ashton Canal opens to the public
A new bridge spanning the Ashton Canal has now been completed.
Summer resurfacing works continue in north and central Manchester
Resurfacing works are due to start over the coming weeks in north and central Manchester, bringing a range of improvements to key district roads.
Children and young people in Manchester invited to join in the fun on National Play Day next week
With the school summer holidays now well underway, children across Manchester are invited to get involved and join in with some fantastic free fun activities as the city marks National Play Day next Wednesday 6 August.