Mancunians encouraged to “be the light in the darkness” in this year’s moving Holocaust Memorial Day
This year's Holocaust Memorial Day is the 20th time the city has marked the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
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Storm Christoph – Severe Flood Warning to be stood down in Manchester
The GM Strategic Coordination Group for Storm Christoph and the Environment Agency have stood down the Severe Flood Warning for Didsbury and Northenden.
Storm Christoph - Severe Flood Warning in place in South Manchester, evacuations have begun
The GM Strategic Coordination Group for Storm Christoph and the Environment Agency have enacted a Severe Flood Warning covering parts of Didsbury, Chorlton and Northenden the River Mersey rises.
Your Council, your views – 2021/22 budget options go out for consultation
Manchester City Council are asking people in the city to give their views on options for how it will save around £50m in 2021/22.
Planning approval received for major Velodrome refurb
Planning permission has been granted for a major programme of refurbishment work to future-proof Manchester’s Velodrome.
Community consultation begins around new landlord licensing schemes across the city
A public consultation has begun today (Wednesday 20 January) that will ask for opinion around extending Selective Licensing to four new locations in the city – around 1,402 private sector homes.
Storm Christoph: Flood warning update from the Council
The City Council is working closely with partners at Greater Manchester Police and the Environment Agency in response to expected high rainfall and potential flooding in the next 24 hours.
Investing in the future of Manchester Aquatics Centre
Details have been set out of a major investment package to protect the future of Manchester Aquatics Centre while improving its facilities and reducing its carbon footprint.
Army of volunteers prepares to support Manchester mass vaccination programme
More than 1,000 people have come forward to support efforts in Manchester to vaccinate hundreds of thousands of patients.
Deadline this week to apply for September primary school places
Parents and carers of children who are due to start school for the first time this Autumn are being urged to make sure they get their applications in for a school place before the fast-approaching deadline of 5 pm this Friday 15 January.
Covid-19: Rapid tests for asymptomatic people to be rolled out in Manchester from today
Regular rapid testing for key worker groups without coronavirus symptoms is available across Manchester from today (Tuesday 12 January) for the next six weeks.
Council to bring social housing provider back in-house
Northwards Housing will be brought back into City Council oversight following a recent consultation with tenants and leaseholders.
Community vaccination begins at scale as new sites set to open
The first of six new vaccination centres in Manchester will open on Saturday as the city’s immunisation programme begins in earnest.
Wythenshawe Forum goes solar as carbon reduction plan moves forward
Wythenshawe Forum is now powered by solar electricity, with the installation of a new photovoltaic array on the building’s roof completed.
Third National Lockdown – What Mancunians need to know
Following the announcement that England has gone back into lockdown, Manchester people are reminded of the help and support available to them.
Council statement around schools reopening following Christmas break
Manchester City Council's executive member for Children and Schools, Cllr Garry Bridges' statement about the reopening of schools in Tier 4.
Manchester City Council reacts to Tier 4 announcement for Manchester
Statements from Manchester City Council leaders reacting to the announcement that Manchester is to be placed into Tier 4:
Library worker brings festive cheer with her very own Christmas story
A Manchester Libraries worker has brought Christmas joy to children across Manchester with two of her son's old teddy bears.
Study shows how Manchester libraries help end loneliness
A survey carried out in Manchester has shown that using libraries helps people to feel less lonely and isolated from others.
Manchester's care homes are set to allow in-person visits again following months of separation
Emotional times as visitors set to see loved ones in city’s care homes after 2-step testing process
Time for cultural venues to be given a roadmap to re-opening says city's culture lead
Today's announcement that Manchester is to remain in Tier 3 has prompted a renewed call from the council's culture lead for more support for the culture sector and for a clear roadmap for venues on when they can safely re-open.
Levenshulme and north Burnage active neighbourhood trial set to start
The first phase of a scheme to encourage more walking and cycling in Levenshulme and north Burnage will start on a six-month trial basis in the New Year.
Manchester City Council reacts to Tier 3 announcement for Greater Manchester
This morning (Thursday 17 December) the Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced that Greater Manchester would remain under Tier 3 Covid restrictions.
First Manchester Covid vaccines in the community began in Wythenshawe today
The first Covid-19 vaccinations in the community have been administered this morning (Weds 16 December) in Manchester.
Green light for £5.5m Active Travel schemes in city centre and Wythenshawe
Manchester City Council’s £5.5m bid to create new permanent cycling and walking routes in Manchester city centre and Wythenshawe has been approved.
Manchester’s first community Covid vaccine centre opens in Wythenshawe this week (Press Pack)
The first vaccines will be administered from tomorrow (Weds 16 December) at the Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre in Wythenshawe.
Cllr Luthfur Rahman OBE reacts to launch of National Leisure Recovery Fund
Statement following the announcement from Sport England that a £100m National Leisure Recovery Fund is to open.
Sarah’s special Santa Clause: help for parents and carers on Covid questions and Father Christmas
One of Manchester’s public health team has made a special festive film for youngsters – aimed at keeping the magic of Christmas and allaying any fears related to the Covid pandemic.
City leaders welcome £21m Cultural Capital Kickstart Fund award for The Factory
City leaders have welcomed the award announced today by DCMS and Arts Council England of £21m to The Factory, the iconic world-class new cultural venue currently under construction in the heart of Manchester city centre.
Bury New Road raid sees fake goods store closed down
A counterfeit clothes shop trading illegally in a premises that lacked any Covid-19 safety measures has been closed down.