Peterloo Memorial latest and lessons legacy
An update report on the Peterloo Memorial and how it has informed a whole new approach to inclusive design for council projects will be received by a scrutiny committee on Tuesday 22 June 2021.
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Manchester Culture Awards are back for 2021!
After a forced break last year due to the pandemic, the Manchester Culture Awards - recognising the very best of culture, arts, and creativity in the city - are back for 2021.
Road users asked to stop idling and help make Manchester’s air clean again.
As part of the Clean Air Day, ( Thursday 17 June) Manchester City Council’s neighbourhood team have been looking to engage with car users and warn them of the dangers of leaving their engines idling whilst waiting outside schools.
Plea for residents to keep up Covid vaccinations as city enters critical period
A plea is going out to Mancunians to keep up the fight against Covid-19 as the country and the city enters a critical stage.
Planning application submitted for 69 low carbon social homes in Newton Heath
A planning application has gone in for new social housing on Silk Street, Newton Heath, bringing a long-term brownfield site back into use.
£400,000 to be spent in Rusholme and Moss Side to improve community safety
More than £400,000 has been secured by Manchester City Council as part of a project to reduce neighbourhood crime.
In-depth survey of economic impact of music in Manchester launches this week
An in-depth survey of music in Manchester and the economic impact it has on the city and those who work in the sector launches this week.
Manchester letting agent fined £21k following ‘systematic failings’ at HMO
A housing letting and management company has been ordered to pay a fine following appeal for breaching management regulations after an investigation by the Council’s Rogue Landlords team.
Builder handed suspended sentence after attempt to fleece a homeowner foiled
A builder who tried to con a homeowner out of thousands of pounds has been jailed for 10 months, suspended for 18 months following a hearing at Manchester Crown Court.
New apprenticeship scheme offers opportunities in key Manchester construction projects
A new apprenticeship scheme launching today (Thursday 27 May) will give Manchester residents the chance to launch careers in construction – while working on some of the city’s highest profile projects.
Manchester is once again set to lead the way in this year's big spring clean
Manchester is at the forefront of the Keep Britain Tidy campaign as it encourages Mancunians to get involved in the Great British Spring Clean.
Victoria North - Plans submitted to build 30 new social homes in South Collyhurst
Plans have been submitted this week by Manchester City Council and Far East Consortium (FEC) to build 30 brand new homes for social rent as part of wider regeneration plans in the Collyhurst area.
Manchester to play a part in delivering record-breaking UEFA Women's Euro 2022
With over 700,000 tickets available across ten venues in nine host cities - including Manchester - an unprecedented number of fans will be able to experience the biggest women’s European sport event ever from 6 - 31 July 2022.
Council confirms new political appointments to its Executive and Scrutiny Committees
A number of new appointments to the council's Executive, and Scrutiny Committees were ratified today at the council's annual meeting which follows the local elections held on 6 May.
Manchester prepares to mark Eid-al-Fitr
Manchester City Council is wishing residents a very happy and blessed Eid Mubarak as Muslims in the city prepare to mark the end of Ramadan.
Last call for views into consultation on an extension to Ardwick Green Framework
Residents, businesses, local community, and all stakeholders are being asked to look again at new proposals for Ardwick Green.
Manchester walking and cycling consultations enter their final week
The clock is ticking for residents to have their say on two important walking and cycling schemes in Manchester.
Check out rapid Covid tests from Manchester’s local libraries
Free at-home Covid-19 testing kits are now available to collect from Manchester’s 10 local libraries.
Shout out for books - time-limited amnesty for overdue library books!
With the gradual opening of libraries following the easing of lockdown restrictions, thousands of visitors have taken the opportunity to return to libraries across the city.
Operator appointed for cybersecurity innovation hotbed DISH
The Council has selected a consortium led by Barclays Eagle Labs to operate the new Manchester Digital Innovation and Security Hub (DISH).
Welcome Back! Manchester celebrates as people flock back to city centre
A week on from the national easing of lockdown and latest figures show Manchester’s businesses have welcomed back visitors in their thousands as the hospitality industry and shops reopened last Monday for the first time since Christmas.
The positive impact the Duke of Edinburgh Award has had on young people in Manchester
Ahead of the Prince Phillips funeral tomorrow (Sat 17 April), Manchester City Council has looked at the impact the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme has had on young people in the city.
Registration reminder for double elections
There are just days left for Manchester residents who want to vote in elections on 6 May to register to do so.
Strategic Director of Development to move on from the Council
Louise Wyman who has held the post for the last year has announced that she will leave Manchester City Council at the end of April.
Imams confirm Covid-19 vaccine does not invalidate the fast as Mancunians prepare to observe Ramadan
As Ramadan approaches thousands of practising Muslims in Manchester are being reminded that they can get the Covid-19 jab without breaking their fast.
Statement on the passing of the Duke of Edinburgh
Leader of the Council Sir Richard Leese responds to the announcement that Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh has died this morning.
Two walk-in vaccination clinics running at the Manchester Central Mosque
Two large scale Covid-19 vaccination clinics will be running at the Manchester Central Mosque during the first two weekends in April.
Top priority for climate change in new committee structure
The Council's focus on action to help tackle climate change is being boosted with changes to one of its scrutiny committees.
One-to-one calls, in native tongue, to be offered in Manchester for those most at risk from Coronavirus
Communities are being supported through Covid chats in a person's first language.
More than 500 new Manchester homes will be built through the Brownfield Housing Fund
The second tranche of the Brownfield Housing Fund (BHF) - via GMCA - will include five new homes sites in Manchester, representing a significant affordable homes investment in the city.