News published September 2025
Nayer Pasha’s adult education success helped her land a new job and overcome a life-changing diagnosis
When Nayer Pasha first decided to return to studying, she was driven by a simple but powerful goal: to grow, learn, and build a better future.
East meets North West as thousands enjoy Japan Week celebrations in Manchester and ties strengthened
Ties have been strengthened and new partnerships forged as Mancunians turned out in their tens of thousands to immerse themselves in Japanese culture as part of Japan Week 2025.
Thousands enjoy Parktastic fun sessions this summer
Thousands of children and young people in Manchester enjoyed a free summer of fun thanks to Parktastic events in their local parks and green spaces.
Big part of Town Hall to re-emerge as temporary roof removed by crane
Workers on the project to repair and restore the Grade I-listed Manchester Town Hall will be raising the roof this week (week commencing Monday 8 September) as it reaches a major milestone.
£2m Manchester highways blitz set to take place ahead of winter weather
A highways maintenance blitz is due to take place during September to ensure Manchester roads are future-proofed for the next decade and more.
Review of Manchester’s Local Plan to get underway
A draft Local Plan that will help guide development and growth in Manchester over the next fifteen years will be considered by the Council’s executive committee next week (Weds 10 September).
Free books given to all high school and primary school starters in Manchester as city youngsters begin new chapter in their lives
Manchester pupils heading off to high school for the first time this week or starting in reception classes at primary schools in the city, have been given a head start to their learning with the gift of free books, in a scheme that has been operating in the city now for the last five years.
Fly-tipper slapped with costs and unpaid community work
A fly-tipper, who dumped tyres for £300 and evaded justice on numerous occasions, has finally been pinned down and served justice in the courts this week.
Manchester’s adult social services executive director to retire next year
Manchester City Council has announced that its Executive Director for Adult Social Services will retire in March 2026.
Adult Learner Fouzia Parveen started studying again and is now ready to inspire others
After years away from formal education and facing personal challenges with anxiety, Fouzia Parveen made a life-changing decision: to return to learning through adult education.