News published September 2025
Manchester launches new Age Friendly leisure standards to honour commitment to older people
Older people will take centre stage this week as Manchester marks the UN International Day of Older Persons on Wednesday 1 October with the launch of a groundbreaking set of Age Friendly Leisure Stand
Designs on Manchester - winners of unique competition make their mark
Competition winners are leaving a small but significant mark on Albert Square as part of the Our Town Hall project.
Council Leader welcomes New Towns Government support to deliver major Victoria North regeneration programme in Manchester
Cllr Bev Craig welcomes the Government's New Towns Taskforce announcement that has pledged support to deliver major regeneration programme in Manchester.
Family Ties: Daughter who lands job with Manchester’s public health team helps Dad give up 20-a-day smoking habit with thought of future grandchildren
As Stoptober approaches and people consider giving up smoking, one Manchester based father and daughter want the city to know about its tailor-made 12-week service that fits the person it helps.
Manchester’s Local Plan consultation has begun
A new consultation on Manchester’s Local Plan has opened today, gathering public feedback on the draft plan that will guide development in the city over the next fifteen years.
Mancunian Way set for partial closure as vital inspection works take place
A part-closure of the Mancunian Way is set to take place so that essential inspection works can be carried out.
New campaign invites everyone in Manchester to ‘Catch the Spirit’ ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup next summer
World Cup stars Ellyse Perry, Hayley Matthews, Lauren Bell, Richa Ghosh and cricket legend Andrew Flintoff feature in global marketing campaign ‘Catch the Spirit’, igniting excitement for next year
Didsbury Park volunteers celebrate 50,000 hours of work
Didsbury Park volunteers celebrated a magnificent milestone having recently contributed more than 50,000 hours of volunteering service in the park since they began back in November 2014.
Off the blocks for MaxTrax - cycling investment planned for Delamere Park
A new community cycling facility is coming to Delamere Park, Openshaw thanks to the vision and campaign of a local family and council investment in the park infrastructure.
Landmark moment for Collyhurst as first new Council homes complete as part of Victoria North regeneration programme
The first new Council homes in Collyhurst Village are being made ready for local people - the first of 274 new homes, including 130 Council-owned homes for social rent.