News published November 2025

Manchester welcomes UK's bid to host the FIFA Women's World Cup 2035 which could see matches played in city

  • Friday 28 November 2025

Manchester has welcomed the submission of the UK's bid to host the FIFA Women's World Cup 2035 which could see tournament matches played here in the city at the Etihad Stadium.

Our Town Hall update report sets out path to completion

  • Friday 28 November 2025

A new update report on the once-in-a-century Our Town Hall project sets out the path to its completion in spring 2027 and the enduring positive legacy it will create for Manchester. 

Back with a bang! Manchester's fireworks displays set to return from 2026

  • Wednesday 26 November 2025
Fireworks exploding against a dark night sky

Council-organised firework displays in Manchester’s parks are set to return from next year, it has been revealed.

From Manchester to Melbourne - new library cultural partnership

  • Wednesday 26 November 2025
Library books on a table

Chorlton Library has entered into a unique partnership with the City of Melbourne Libraries in Australia.

Unbe-LEAF-able!: Hundreds of trees planted throughout Manchester to mark Tree Week

  • Tuesday 25 November 2025
Image of a pink blossom tree.

Hundreds of trees are set to be planted across Manchester beginning next week as the Council marks National Tree Week.

Manchester welcomes share of new JOINT £1bn GM Good Growth Fund unlocking unprecedented growth and new homes

  • Monday 24 November 2025
aerial shot of St Peter's Square towards Midland and Central Library

Manchester City Council is set to welcome around £200m investment into key growth areas for the city – part of the £1bn Greater Manchester Good Growth Fund announced by the GMCA.

Manchester Culture Awards - finalists announced ahead of this weekend's prestigious awards ceremony

  • Friday 21 November 2025

The finalists in the running for the top slots at this weekend's prestigious Manchester Culture Awards taking place tomorrow Saturday 22 November have been announced, as the city gets set to celebrate the stand-out cultural and creative highlights of the last year.

Support a local charity and donate some festive spirit in Manchester

  • Thursday 20 November 2025
3 people stand outside around a wooden box shaped bin with the words drop your empty glasses here to donate your £2 deposit to Real Change MCR.  The people are Councillor Joanna Midgley, James Charnock and Pat Karney

Christmas Market visitors have the opportunity to support a local good cause while having a festive tipple at one of Manchester's famous Christmas markets in the city centre.

Age-Friendly Benches are unveiled in Cheetham Hill for older residents

  • Monday 17 November 2025
People sitting in a row on a bench

A total of 10 new benches help older residents navigate their local neighbours have been unveiled in Cheetham Hill.

Calling All Listeners: Central Library needs your Piccadilly Radio tapes!

  • Monday 17 November 2025
Landscape view of the old Piccadilly Radio site

Members of the public are being called on to help preserve the legacy of one of Manchester’s most iconic radio stations by sharing any home recordings of shows from its golden era.

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