News published January 2025

A busy weekend ahead in the city centre as Manchester welcomes Year of the Snake

  • Friday 31 January 2025
Street scene, a huge colourful Chinese Dragon pictured

Manchester is expected to be even busier than usual this weekend (Feb 1 & 2) as the city comes together to welcome in the Year of the Snake, with a weekend full of activities including the annual Chinese New Year Dragon Parade which takes place on Sunday.

How an innovative new plan is helping to put food on Mancunian tables

  • Thursday 30 January 2025

How an innovative new plan is helping to put food on Mancunian tables

Lych Gate: 19th century landmark reopened after restoration

  • Thursday 30 January 2025
Lych Gate

A historical 19th century structure in Chorlton has been restored to its former glory following restoration works.

Holocaust Memorial Day 2025: Manchester pays respects to Jewish community

  • Thursday 30 January 2025
A row of candles against a dim purple light

Manchester City Council will observe Holocaust Memorial Day on (27 January) to pay their respects to the city’s Jewish communities, survivors of the Holocaust and how the city can work come together to create a brighter future.

Media Alert - temporary city centre road closure planned

  • Friday 24 January 2025

A temporary closure of a small section of the Bridgewater Viaduct (A56) is scheduled for Monday, January 27th.

Council Leader hails Government decision on clean air plans

  • Thursday 23 January 2025

Cllr Bev Craig, Leader of Manchester City Council, has welcomed the Government's announcement around the region's clean air agreement.

Planning applications mark landmark moment for Council’s Project 500 housing initiative

  • Thursday 23 January 2025
Computer generated image of what the new homes in Moston will look like - red brick family homes

The final developments in the first phase of an innovative programme to increase the number of affordable homes using Council-owned land are working through the planning process

Manchester Libraries launch brand new monthly podcast … Full Volume!

  • Wednesday 22 January 2025
A picture of a microphone awaiting a podcast to be recorded

Manchester Libraries are launching an official podcast. Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast promises to take listeners behind the shelves of our city’s much-loved libraries.

New digital experience to launch in Manchester Libraries

  • Monday 20 January 2025
Central library exterior

Manchester Libraries is taking part in a new digital initiative which will bring exciting new digital experiences to library users this year.

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