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Council invites local businesses to play their part and help make 2022 a year of opportunity for all young people
Business leaders and influential figures from across the city were out in force last night for the launch of Manchester City Council’s new initiative, 2022: Our Year.
See Myself in Books project launched
A brand-new drive has been launched in Manchester to help schools promote ethnic diversity through children’s literature.
Councillor secures national environmental and sustainability award
A Manchester City Councillor has been celebrated for her contributions to green policies and championing sustainability.
‘Sponge Park’ mops up another award
West Gorton Community Park, the new ‘Sponge Park’, has won a prestigious environmental award from the Landscape Institute.
Bev Craig takes over as new council leader
Councillor Bev Craig has today, Wednesday 1 December become the new Leader of Manchester City Council.
Manchester Central Library to offer free online service to 1921 census
Manchester Central Library will play a key role in making the 1921 Census for England and Wales freely available to view when it is published online by Findmypast on 6 January 2022.
Plans to pedestrianise Stevenson Square taken to the public
Stevenson Square in the Northern Quarter could be fully pedestrianised under new plans which are to be put to the public.
Council appoints new commercial director for development
David Lynch has been named the new Director for Development & Estates as part of the Council’s Growth and Development team.
Future Manchester - report highlights the positive impact of developments across the city
A new Council report highlighting how key developments in the city are benefitting the city’s residents and businesses shows that the city’s future continues to look bright despite the pandemic.
Manchester City Council launches transformative year-long campaign for children and young people
Manchester City Council is launching ‘2022: Our Year’ to create a legacy for children and young people living in Manchester and to help bring UNICEF's 'Child Friendly City' recognition for the city.
Welcome to the jungle!
Manchester Central Library opened their rawrsome new jungle themed Children's Library on Wednesday last week.
Final plans on Active Travel Neighbourhoods to be made public
Final designs for the Levenshulme and Burnage Active Travel Neighbourhood plan have been approved, signalling the next phase of this flagship programme.
Sir Richard Leese's quarter of a century cultural legacy celebrated
With less than a week to go until he steps down as Leader of Manchester City Council after 25 years, cultural organisations across the city and beyond have paid tribute to the remarkable legacy Sir Richard Leese leaves behind.
Manchester Culture Awards - winners announced
The winners of the annual Manchester Culture Awards - held for the first time in two years due to the pandemic - have been announced.
Residents asked for their views on new Hough End plans
New plans outlining development proposals for Hough End Playing Fields have been drawn up and a public consultation asking residents for their opinions will be open from today (25th November 2021).
Manchester Aquatics Centre closes for refurbishment
A significant multi-million pound refurbishment of Manchester Aquatics Centre will begin at the end of November
Manchester Culture Awards - finalists announced ahead of awards ceremony later this week
This week sees the return of the annual Manchester Culture Awards that are being held for the first time in two years after the pandemic meant they couldn't take place last year.
Mobiloo makes Christmas Markets fully accessible
Manchester City Council to provide fully accessible toilet at this year's Christmas Markets.
Firm selling dangerously flammable sofas hit with hefty fine
A sofa firm has been prosecuted after it sold furniture which was so flammable, fire safety tests carried out on it had to be stopped.
VICTORIA NORTH: Planning application submitted for first phase of £51.6m HIF investment which will allow the delivery of 5,500 homes in new sustainable neighbourhood
A new planning application has been submitted by the Council that will begin the process of making the Red Bank neighbourhood ready for development, bringing brownfield land back into use.
Give the gift of reading this Christmas
Manchester Central Library Development Trust have teamed up with Read Manchester to make a difference to children and young people in Manchester this Christmas.
£6.5m support fund to be made available to help residents through winter months
The Council’s executive committee has approved £6.453m of Government funding to be used to support Manchester families and their children who receive welfare support over the coming months.
Know a Local Hero? Nominate them for the Be Proud Awards 2022
The Be Proud Awards are a celebration of the extraordinary volunteers and local champions that help to make a difference in our communities and are a true asset to the city.
Manchester marks Living Wage Week
The leader elect of the Council has stated Manchester’s determination to become an accredited Living Wage City next year.
Preparations for winter underway
As cold weather approaches, Manchester City Council and other members of the Manchester Homelessness Partnership have been working together to ensure the right support is in place to help people sleeping rough off the streets this winter.
Grey Mare Lane regeneration programme to transform estate with new low-carbon social housing
The Council’s executive committee will be asked to endorse a transformation masterplan to guide the regeneration of the Grey Mare Lane Estate in east Manchester at a meeting next week (Weds 17 Novembe
Boost to city safety as hospitality sector takes up free counter-terrorism training
As part of Manchester City Council’s commitment to public safety and the principles of Martyn’s Law, a free counter-terrorism training event will take place next week.
£1m loan to be agreed helping to preserve 110-year-old Withington Baths
The Council’s executive committee are expected to agree £1m that will secure the future of the historic Withington Baths at a meeting next week (Weds 17 Nov).
Record audience numbers for this year's Manchester International Festival despite pandemic
A report to the council's Executive reveals that this year's Manchester International Festival (MIF21) delivered record audience numbers, significant economic impact, and much-needed well-being benefits, despite the ongoing backdrop of a global pandemic.