Santa Claus is coming to town! Manchester’s biggest red resident returns
Following a short delay to allow the city’s favourite festive attraction to follow lockdown rules, Manchester’s Giant Santa will arrive in St Peter’s Square this weekend.
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Manchester calls on ministers to re-think and re-open cultural venues in Tier 3
Cultural leaders in Manchester are calling for a cultural venue re-think by government to allow venues to safely re-open when the city is put into Tier 3 next week.
Statement on Manchester being placed in Tier Three Covid-19 restrictions
Statement from Sir Richard Leese, Leader of Manchester City Council
Manchester calls for fresh parks support to fill funding gap
Manchester City Council has called for the government to help bridge a looming funding gap for local parks and green spaces.
Carers Pathway launched to mark National Carers Rights Day
The way in which carers can access information, help and support has been brought together under the umbrella of Manchester Carers Pathway.
Plan outlines the investments which will power Manchester's recovery and herald new jobs and growth
A plan setting out how Manchester will emerge reinvigorated from the economic shock of the Covid-19 pandemic – and other challenges such as the uncertainties of Brexit – is published today (Wednesday
Princess Road upgrade scheme moves closer to completion
A £9m scheme to radically improve a major city centre junction for all road users has reached a new milestone.
Statement on reopening of leisure facilities from Cllr Luthfur Rahman OBE
"Our leisure facilities will reopen to the public on Wednesday 2 December and we will provide further details as soon as guidance is issued to us by government.
Tens of thousands vaccinated against flu as campaign passes important milestone
The campaign to protect Mancunians from seasonal flu this winter is making significant progress with more than 80,000 people vaccinated so far.
Mike Wilton Appointed Chair of Manchester Climate Change Partnership
Issued by Manchester Climate Change Agency
Be part of the future of Withington – have your say on development plans for the neighbourhood
A consultation around proposals for future development of Withington Village will start this week and local people have the chance to have their say on the plans.
Manchester maintains vital library services during lockdown
Libraries in Manchester are continuing to provide vital access to books, the internet and online family activities, despite the country going into a second lockdown.
Dena the Dena-mo: 92 year-old live wire recognised for her work in the community
Gardening Great Granny Dena Murphy is certainly no stranger to making things bloom on her north Manchester allotment.
Interim Director of Housing made permanent at Manchester Council
Kevin Lowry has been named the Director of Housing at the Council following a year filling the position in an interim capacity.
Get advice early, urges council
Act now and get advice early, that is the message that Manchester City Council wants to highlight to residents who are having trouble paying rent or having tenancy-related issues this winter.
Christmas Lights switch-on with NHS heroes postponed
The national lockdown means the Christmas Light Switch-on with NHS key workers will be postponed until restrictions are lifted across England.
Financial support available for businesses affected by Covid lockdown
The Government has announced a range of financial support grants to help businesses impacted during local and national lockdowns.
Be a Surplus Superhero: Call for Manchester businesses to support vulnerable residents
In March this year Manchester City Council along with the private and third sector joined together to fight hunger and provide access to basic essentials for residents in Manchester.
Demolition dates set for part of Piccadilly Gardens wall
Work to knock down the free-standing part of the Piccadilly Gardens wall will begin this month, it has been confirmed.
The help and support that is available to Manchester people as lockdown returns
England gone back into full national lockdown today (00:01 Thursday 5 November) and a range of support is available to Manchester people who need help.
Social housing register has changed to better support city’s most vulnerable
The way social homes are allocated to residents on the housing register has changed to make sure the system supports those who need a new home most.
Draft regeneration plan developed for North Manchester Health Campus
A draft strategic regeneration framework (SRF) for the North Manchester Health Campus will be heard by the Council’s economy scrutiny committee next week (Weds 5 November – and Exec 11 November)
Consultation begins around future plans for the Manchester Fort Shopping Park
Residents, businesses and local organisations are asked to give their views on development proposals for the Manchester Fort Shopping Park in Cheetham Hill.
Hundreds of unsafe items seized from Manchester trader
A businessman who tried to dodge responsibility when caught selling potentially dangerous items has been fined thousands of pounds.
Reports spell out Council's budget position - and options to address it
Papers outlining how Manchester City Council intends to address a budget shortfall of up to £105m for 2021/22 are published today (Thursday 29 October 2020.)
Changes to this year’s Manchester Remembrance Sunday commemorations
Manchester’s annual Remembrance Sunday will look very different this year, due to the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Funding success for 20 flats to be used to support homeless in Manchester
Manchester City Council has successfully bid for government funding, which will help to secure accommodation for some of the most vulnerable people currently homeless in the city.
Manchester has a new Lord Mayor, introducing Tommy Judge
Manchester City Council have today appointed a new Lord Mayor for the City, Cllr Tommy Judge. Cllr Judge was first elected in 2001 to serve the people of Sharston, Wythenshawe.
Lord Mayor of Manchester to honour Marcus Rashford with city award
Marcus Rashford will be given the City of Manchester Award to thank him for his campaign to extend Free School Meals into school holidays to ensure young people have enough to eat.
We’re still here and we want to help: Manchester medic’s plea to the people of Manchester
Dr Manisha Kumar is Medical Director of Manchester Health and Care Commissioning, which is a partnership with Manchester City Council.