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• Latest news

  • A full list of candidates standing in Manchester’s local elections on Thursday 2 May 2024 has now been published.   

    A total of 153 candidates are seeking election to 33 places on Manchester City Council.

  • Reminders issued as countdown to double elections begins

    Manchester electors are being reminded what they will need to do to have their say in two important sets of elections which take place on Thursday 2 May 2024.

  • Take a walkthrough tour of Manchester Libraries online

    Manchester library 3D virtual tours are now available online.

  • Awards for Manchester foster carers who have clocked up over 700 years' service between them

    Foster carers in Manchester who between them have devoted more than 700 years looking after some of the city's most vulnerable children and young people have been recognised by the council at its annual Foster Carer Awards.

  • Action plan launched to preserve and protect character of Manchester’s Gay Village 

    For decades, Manchester’s Gay Village has been an essential safe space for members of the LGBTQ+ community who have made this city their home.

  • Easter packed activities for all the family comes to Heaton Park

    A fun-filled weekend for all the family to enjoy is coming to Heaton Park this Easter.

  • Withington community welcomes proposed public space investment following consultation

    Local people and businesses have shown their support for two projects to improve public spaces in Withington Village and create a more pedestrian first approach to the high street.

  • Scenic 32-mile cycle trail through Manchester and Salford launches

    A scenic cycle which passes through cemeteries across Manchester and Salford has been organised to highlight a new bike trial. 

  • Manchester young people vote for their UK Youth Parliament representatives

    A record number of young people have taken part in this year’s national Youth Parliament elections with the winning candidates announced this week.

  • Manchester Day is back for 2024 - date now confirmed

    Manchester's favourite day of the year is back for 2024 with the date of this year's annual Manchester Day celebration of the city and all things Mancunian now confirmed as Saturday 27 July.

• Downloads

  • Records Retention Schedule 2024
  • Statement of Licensing Policy - 2024 to 2029
  • Appealing a school placement decision booklet 2024
  • Council Tax support scheme 2024
  • Postal Proxy Application Form
  • Determined co-ordinated admissions scheme 2025/26
  • Determined co-ordinated admissions scheme 2023/24
  • Manchester City Council Summer Born Policy 2023
  • Women's Safety Charter - postcards
  • Determined co-ordinated admissions scheme 2024/25

• Documents

  • Pay and appeal tickets and fines
  • Completed Equality Impact Assessments
  • Withington Public Realm – what you said, and what happens next
  • Victoria North regeneration
  • Our budget 2024/25
  • Chorlton Public Realm Plan
  • Our Manchester 2025–2035 survey: The city’s future, shaped by you
  • Eastlands Residents Parking Scheme
  • Alan Turing Way and Ashton New Road junction consultation
  • Policies and strategies

• Events

  • Manchester St Patrick’s Day Parade Sunday 10 March 2024

    Manchester's annual St Patrick's Day parade will feature an array of community floats and marching bands.

  • Gorton Library fostering event, Tuesday 9 April

    Find out more about fostering with Manchester

  • IWD Walk for Women 2024

    The Walk for Women is back again for International Women’s Day 2024. Meet at 12noon on Mount Street behind Central Library (by the John Cassidy 'Ardrift' statue).

  • Work and Skills Recruitment Event

    Find your future career

  • Forum Library Wythenshawe Fostering event

    Find out more about fostering in Manchester

  • Withington Library Fostering event

    Find out more about fostering in Manchester

  • Avenue Library Fostering event

    Find out more about fostering in Manchester.

  • New Year's Eve

    Get ready to ring in the New Year in style with Hits Radio and Manchester City Council.

  • The Lord Mayor's Christmas Carol Concert

    This is an annual event held by the Lord Mayor of Manchester. 

  • Manchester City Council celebrates Disability History Month

    Manchester City Council and Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People celebrates Disability History Month. A celebration event to recognise UK Disability History Month

• Latest News Releases

  • Manchester to host its first ever Manchester Christmas Parade - a festive first for Santa's favourite city