News Stories

Homelessness centre which helped re-home almost 200 celebrates first anniversary

One year after it opened The Longford Centre in Chorlton has prevented close to 200 people from being forced onto the streets.

Footballing legend kicks off celebration for new £500,000 North Manchester creative hub

In a city not short of its footballing heroes a true legend of the game was on hand to open a new home for the creative minds of Manchester.

A Valentine's Day message for our care-leavers

February 14 is traditionally a day for showing someone how much you care, and in keeping with this we want to show 'our children' how much we care by being more available for them.

Have your say on potential new powers to tackle city centre antisocial behaviour

A consultation is being launched today (Tuesday 12 February 2019) on a potential new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to promote a safe and welcoming environment across Manchester city centre.

Extra help for young women leaving care to get into world of work

A group of young women leaving care in Manchester are swapping the city streets next week for the wilds of Wales to mark the start of a six month traineeship aimed at better equipping them for the world of work.

Northern Gateway responds to major consultation as delivery plan takes shape

The Northern Gateway project has received significant support following major consultation as the first phase of delivery is revealed.

Brian Blessed takes over the tannoy at Manchester Central Library

This week, those who are reading, researching, writing or relaxing in the library may well find themselves being regaled by the unforgettable tones of none other than Brian Blessed OBE.

Support. Challenge. Report. Working to end hate crime in Manchester

It is a sad reality that even in 2019 there are people in Manchester who still face hostility and prejudice.

2019/20 budget proposals for Manchester announced

The draft budget will be heard by scrutiny committees before being considered by the Council’s executive on 13 February. A meeting of the full Council on 8 March 2019 will then set the final budget.

Arndale Market Traders pitch in to support homelessness charity

While the traders at Manchester’s Arndale Market may be the best in the business at squeezing every penny out of a deal the tables were turned on them this Christmas.

Film premiere to mark Holocaust Memorial Day in Manchester

The story of how thousands of documents were saved from destruction by the Nazis in the Warsaw Ghetto will be shown for the first time.

Flyposting firm hit with £2,000 penalty

A company with a history of flyposting offences has been hit once more with a fine.

Final call for We Love Manchester Emergency Fund donations

The charity set up to distribute money raised for those affected by the Manchester Arena attack has issued a final call-out for people to bank their donations, ahead of its 31 January deadline.

Deadline 5pm TODAY to apply for primary school places

Time is now fast running out to apply for a primary school place for this September with a deadline of 5 pm TODAY for parents to make an application.

Free weekend city centre parking offered to Manchester motorists

Motorists wishing to shop, eat, or socialise in Manchester city centre will be able to park for free in selected zones for the next four weekends.

Management contractor appointed for Manchester's Our Town Hall project

The management contractor for the huge heritage project to repair, refurbish and partially restore Grade I-listed Manchester Town Hall has been appointed.

Nuisance takeaway stripped of licence

A Harpurhey takeaway which had become the source of considerable frustration for nearby residents has had its premises licence revoked by Manchester City Council.

Ordsall Lane junction set to reopen as Regent Road scheme progresses

The partial closure of the junction of Regent Road and Ordsall Lane is set to be lifted, as engineers prepare to start work on the next stage of the Regent Road improvement scheme.

Everyone deserves a Christmas – celebrating the festive period in temporary accommodation

Although homelessness can affect people all year round, the hardships associated with it are most keenly felt at Christmas.

Triangulum project wins Public Building Energy Project of the Year at 2018 Energy Awards

A project partnership demonstrating how technology can improve sustainable mobility, energy, IT and business has won Public Building Energy Project of the Year at the 2018 Energy Awards.

Additional funding to help winter pressures

Manchester City Council is to invest an extra £2.67m of funding for adult social care services to help address the pressures on the NHS and social care services this winter.

A history of protecting heritage buildings in Manchester’s Northern Quarter

A report detailing the rise of Manchester’s famous Northern Quarter and the efforts taken to preserve the historic buildings in the area will be heard by the Council’s executive today (Weds, 12 Dec)

How help from Manchester’s social services became poetry in motion

There’s two things that Amanda says have changed the quality of her life. The first is admitting she needed some help; and the second is writing poetry as a therapeutic hobby.

New Mums with HIV set to be given enough formula milk for the first year of baby’s life

Manchester Mums with HIV will now be given enough formula milk and supplies to feed their babies during the first year of life, in a move to prevent transmission of the virus through breastfeeding.

Key report presents bold new approach to deliver genuinely affordable homes that meet the needs of all Manchester residents

A report going to the Council’s Executive next week (Weds, 12 Dec) will review housing affordability in the city to make sure more Manchester people have access to decent homes.