Statement from Council Leader Bev Craig following Manchester Pride Events Limited's announcement that they have gone into liquidation.
Bev Craig, Leader of Manchester City Council, said:
"Manchester Pride March and Weekend has taken place in various forms for 40 years and remains a hugely important event for our city, and for our celebration of Manchester's LGBTQ community. Its form may have changed but its importance to our city has not- it’s something we take tremendously seriously.
"We understood Manchester Pride Events Limited’s (MPEL) ongoing financial struggles and did everything we could to provide support and help keep the show on the road this year. However, MPEL’s position had become unsustainable and it's disappointing to see that they have entered liquidation.
“There will undoubtedly be anxiety about what the future holds - but Pride is much more than the organisation that runs it. We want to support a new chapter for Manchester Pride weekend, which will take place next August.
“The Council will play a full and active role in bringing together the LGBTQ community to help shape how the city moves forward to ensure a bright and thriving future for Manchester Pride.”