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Ofsted publish latest findings on Manchester children’s services
Ofsted have today (Tuesday 21 January 2020) published the findings of their most recent visit to Manchester children’s services.
Manchester pupils come together for Climate Change Action Summit
More than 300 pupils from schools across Manchester gathered for a special summit to have their concerns heard and develop new ideas for action on the issue of climate change.
Hyde Road “pinch point” work to start this month
Work to fix a well-known pinch point on one of Manchester’s major traffic routes is set to begin on Monday January 27.
Manchester named as an early adopter of Hackitt’s Grenfell building safety review
Manchester City Council has been named as one of the first local authority ‘early adopters’ of the Hackitt Review’s recommendations for building safety.
Council successfully prosecutes counterfeit jewellery trader
A trader who sold fake jewellery on the weekends in an attempt to evade Trading Standards has been stung by fines and court costs totalling more than £10,000.
Manchester councillor shortlisted for national culture award
Councillor Luthfur Rahman, Manchester City Council's Executive Member for Skills Culture and Leisure has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award recognising his work as a champion of the arts.
Planning applications for Our Town Hall project approved
Plans for Manchester City Council’s once-in-a-lifetime project to refurbish, partially restore and upgrade the city’s iconic Town Hall have been approved.
Manchester to undertake major review of its local development plan
The overarching plan that sets out the key guidelines for all development across the city will be subject of a major review by the City Council.
Designers appointed for Piccadilly Gardens transformation
Landscape architects have been appointed to produce concept designs for improvements to Piccadilly Gardens and its surrounds.
The Council responds to the Operation Augusta report
Response and apology from Joanne Roney, Chief Executive of Manchester City Council, to the findings of the Assurance Review of Operation Augusta report.
"CYCLOPS" work set to begin on new Manchester to Chorlton walking and cycling route
Work to create an innovative "CYCLOPS" junction as part of the new Manchester to Chorlton walking and cycling route is due to start on Monday.
“Don’t tell anyone” - Fallowfield business stung with fine after selling knife to 14-year-old child
A family-owned business in Fallowfield has been fined more than £1,000 after being found guilty of selling a knife to a 14-year-old child.
Mad for Grit! Manchester’s new gritters ready to "Snowel With It" after Twitter poll
A new army of eight gritters is set to hit Manchester’s streets - and after being invited to name the salt-spreading machines, Mancunians didn’t need a second invitation.
Great Ancoats Street improvement scheme set to start
Work on the Great Ancoats Street improvement scheme is set to start on Monday 13 January.
Manchester City Council to act on Martyn's Law
A meeting of Manchester City Council’s Executive will act on proposals that will enshrine the principles of Martyn’s Law into future regulations to ensure the safety of all Manchester residents.
Statement on the sentencing of Reynhard Sinaga
A statement from Deputy Leader of Manchester City Council, Cllr Nigel Murphy.
Statement from the Council following the death of Cllr Andy Harland
A statement from Cllr Sue Murphy following the death of Clayton and Openshaw councillor, Andy Harland.
Manchester City Council 2020/21 budget options outlined
Details of Manchester City Council’s budget options for 2020/21 have been published today ahead of them being considered by councillors early in the new year.
Exhibition celebrating 100 years of Council housing comes to Central Library
The 1919 Addison Act sparked the first major wave of social housing in the UK. 100 years on, a new exhibition celebrates the home building that housed generations of Manchester people.
Manchester City Council to push for Greater Manchester bus franchising scheme
A report detailing proposals to change the way bus services are delivered in Greater Manchester - including proposals to introduce a Bus Franchising Scheme - has been heard by Manchester City Council.
Have your say on walking and cycling transformation for Northern Quarter
Plans to boost Manchester city centre’s walking and cycling infrastructure have today (Thursday 19 December) been published, to allow the public to have their say.
Manchester re-signs Armed Forces Community Covenant
Manchester City Council has pledged to continue its support for Manchester's Armed Forces community and has outlined its plans to support current and ex-service personnel and their families in a report to the council’s Executive committee (Thursday 19 December).
New social housing for Wythenshawe in new partnership with Wythenshawe Community Housing Group
Members will be asked to agree the sale of a piece of land to a Manchester housing provider so it can be used for social housing at a meeting of the executive this week (Thurs, 19 December).
Manchester City Council's response to the 2019 count on rough sleeping
Figures have been released on the number of people sleeping rough in Greater Manchester during 2019.
Report sets out Manchester's progress towards zero-carbon goal
Manchester City Council’s Executive will be updated on the latest progress towards Manchester’s zero-carbon goal, through a report to be discussed on Thursday 19 December.
Statement from the Council about the protest on Great Ancoats Street today.
Statement from Cllr Nigel Murphy, Deputy Leader of Manchester City Council
Sham Remembrance poppy trader hit with huge fine
A shameless North Manchester trader who sold fake Remembrance poppy brooches has been hit with a huge fine after being convicted at Manchester Crown Court.
Fly-tipping van crushed after investigation
A van which was used to fly-tip waste in the Longsight area has been seized and crushed by Manchester City Council, following a successful investigation.
Our Town Hall: Detailed planning applications submitted
Planning applications have been submitted for the project to refurbish, partially restore and upgrade Manchester’s iconic town hall building.