Beating heart of community to reopen this weekend as Ancoats Green refurbishment completes

Ancoats Green will reopen to the public this weekend (Saturday 17 May) following a major refurbishment project that has now been completed at the city park.
Ancoats Green will reopen to the public this weekend (Saturday 17 May) following a major refurbishment project that has now been completed at the city park.
Miles Platting and Newton Heath councillor Carmine Grimshaw has been appointed the new Lord Mayor of Manchester following a council meeting of the full today (14 May).
Council Leader Bev Craig reacts to the announcement that thousands more civil servants will be moved to UK regions - including a major Digital and AI innovation campus in Manchester.
Manchester Libraries has won the 'Library of the Year' Award at the prestigious British Book Awards 2025 held at Grosvenor House London on Monday, 12th May.
Great Places recently hosted the Leader of Manchester City Council and the council’s Housing Lead on a visit to view the final phase of its £19.4 million flagship development in New Islington.
Guy Garvey has lent his distinctive voice to a short film promoting the work of a Manchester fund which helps people experiencing homelessness.
To take on child of your own as foster carer is for some the biggest life change and for others, it is simply an extension of the family they already have.
With their iconic homecoming gigs now only weeks away, Manchester music legends Oasis have announced they are donating a guitar for auction to celebrate their return and help kickstart a big summer of music in their home city.
A young pro-footballer in the making and a monster model-making young entrepreneur are amongst the recipients of this year's prestigious Youth Buzz Awards in Manchester.
Manchester City Council is pleased to announce that Sean McKendrick has been appointed to the role of Strategic Director of Children’s and Education Services.
Civic dignitaries, veterans and councillors are set to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
Over the past 10 years Manchester City Council has had big ambitions for our city.
The latest State of the City report, detailing Manchester’s progress in delivering its 10-year strategy, comes at a pivotal moment.
Lessons in using the latest tech, playing chess like a Grandmaster, the best bait to use to land the biggest fish, and enjoying a chat over a good book, are all things that Manchester's youngest and oldest residents will be getting to grips with together over this next week as the city marks Global Intergenerational Week (24-30 April).
Following a one-year transformation project, the crowds returned to the Grade II listed Chorlton Library on Saturday 5 April to celebrate the grand reopening of the main library building, and were sui
The St George's Day Parade, a beloved fixture in Manchester's event calendar for over 19 years, returns this year with its vibrant celebration of England's rich heritage and community spirit (27 April).
A new public square is now formally open, providing a new heart and focal point for the Gorton neighbourhood, while supporting the ongoing success of the existing Gorton Market.
A brand-new community cafe has opened its doors in Cringle Park, Levenshulme.
Great Places Housing Group has submitted its proposals for the first planned scheme to be delivered as part of the recently approved masterplan for the Grey Mare Lane neighbourhood in east Manchester.
One of the UK’s first-of-its-kind mobility hubs is now welcoming interest to reserve cycle spaces and car parking as the countdown to opening begins.
Celebrations to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day are set to take place throughout Manchester.
Works to significantly improve the environment for pedestrians and cyclists along Deansgate have now been completed.
An eight-week consultation and engagement process is now open that will gather local feedback around the principles for investment and development of the city centre fringe areas over the next decade
One of Manchester’s most historic libraries, Chorlton Library, is set to reopen its doors to the public and welcome visitors again following a year-long refurbishment.
Year five pupils from three Collyhurst schools have taken part in a competition to help name three new social housing apartment blocks.
- First partnership with Manchester-wide Clean and Green Manchester campaign - Cycle repair session led by Dr Bike - Trackside activities delivered by MCR Active and Youth Elements
Thousands of children across Manchester will discover books with characters they can relate to during the first See Myself in Books Festival, in a bid to boost reading for pleasure across the city.
Part of Southern Cemetery has today (Friday 14 March) been designated as Manchester’s 11th Local Nature Reserve.
Mancunians are invited to go green this weekend and join in the celebrations as Manchester's annual St Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday (16 March) brings the glitz of the Emerald Isle to the city street
A man whose life has been transformed since giving up smoking has vowed to inspire and help others in the same position.