News published December 2025
Manchester Council Leader recognised in New Year Honours list
Cllr Bev Craig has been awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by King Charles III in the New Year Honours list 2026 for service to local government.
Stunning images give Santa's sleigh view of Manchester this Christmas
With only three more sleeps to go until the big day Santa has been out on a test run over the rooftops of Manchester to share a Santa's sleigh view of the city as it prepares to celebrate Christmas.
Manchester's giant festive Ferris wheel keeps on turning through Christmas and New Year
Manchester's legendary Christmas Markets might well be closing on Monday, but fans of the Ferris need not despair as the wheels will keep on turning on the biggest and best giant moveable Ferris Wheel
Manchester to welcome in 2026 with two city centre events this New Year's Eve - including free firework and light spectacular
Manchester is set to welcome in the New Year in style this year with events taking place in two of its historic city centre squares, and including a fantastic free firework and light spectacular.
Refurbishment of Changing Pavilion at Cringle Playing Fields begins
A significant refurbishment of the changing pavilion at Cringle Playing Fields is underway.
Manchester at its sparkly best as city counts down to Christmas
Manchester is looking at its sparkly best as the city counts down to Christmas and the days become shorter, thanks to a Santa's sleighful of new festive lights and light installations around the city.
Manchester's Christmas Markets end on Monday - last chance to visit and grab your 2025 Christmas mug!
There's less than a week left to enjoy Manchester's world-famous Christmas Markets before they close next Monday 22 December.
Architecture for the people: the works of Manchester City Architect’s Department (1902-2003)
A new landmark exhibition has opened in the first-floor gallery of Manchester Central Library. It celebrates the contribution that the City Architects made to Manchester and its citizens over the 101
Manchester Council announces new Strategic Director for Adult Social Services
Manchester City Council has announced that in March 2026 Peter Tomlin will take up the role of Strategic Director for Adult Social Services.
Christmas bin collection schedule for Manchester residents
As thousands of Manchester residents prepare to celebrate the festivities over Christmas, the bin collection schedules across the city will be adjusted for the festive season.