News published January 2026
Gorton town square extension starts as high street investment continues
The next phase of the Gorton town square investment project has begun, which will complete the high street investment project that was started last year (2025)
January blues don’t have to be financial as Council advice line remains open for business
As we head into 2026 the new year can mean the arrival of financial stress for families across Manchester.
Struggling with a larger home? £2,500 available to support people to move house
Manchester City Council is offering financial help for people in a social rent, Council or Housing Association home that may want to move into a smaller, more manageable property.
Great Places hosts Manchester City Council leaders to mark start on site at its £21m Grey Mare Lane development
Great Places Housing Group hosted Manchester City Council leaders to celebrate the start on site of its £21m affordable housing development at Grey Mare Lane in Beswick, Manchester.
A message of hope in the wake of tragedy: Strengthening our communities after the Manchester Synagogue attack
Solidarity and building unbreakable bonds across our communities is the message being sent out across Manchester as the city reflects on the legacy of devastating terror attack.
Manchester to review approach to bringing empty homes back into use
The City Council has started a public consultation on a new draft Empty Homes Strategy to gather feedback about the best way to bring empty homes into use and help meet demand for affordable homes.
Manchester to host women's 2027 Tour de France stages
Some of the world's best women cyclists will be passing through Manchester next year after the city was confirmed as a key start and finish destination for the 2027 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.
Manchester’s district centres regeneration accelerates with major investments and community-led plans
A new report charts the progress in the District Centres Programme - a city-wide initiative to revitalise high streets and district centres, creating vibrant, sustainable neighbourhoods.
‘Best year yet’: Delivering Manchester’s Housing Strategy
A report to be heard by the Council’s details the significant progress being made to deliver the city’s ambitious housing strategy – including building at least 10,000 affordable homes.
Council Leader hails rail investment as "massive moment" for Manchester
The Leader of Manchester City Council has welcomed the Government’s announcement of its commitment to Northern Powerhouse Rail.