Manchester welcomes new Lord Mayor: Cllr Abid Chohan
Cllr Abid Latif Chohan has taken up the chains of the Lord Mayor of Manchester today, Wednesday 15 May.
Candidates list for 2019 local elections revealed
A full list of candidates standing in Manchester’s local elections on 2 May has now been published.
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.
Manchester’s State of the City 2018 report published
The report, which gives in-depth information on everything from economic growth and environmental issues to health and homelessness is now available.
Council call for action against modern slavery
Manchester City Council is calling on the government to provide more support for the victims of modern slavery as it believes the support available is not sufficient and needs to go beyond what is currently offered.
Drive to find new foster carers targets pet owners
Dog lovers who have their own pooch are being targeted by Manchester City Council in its latest drive to recruit foster carers for some of the city's most vulnerable children.
Manchester appoints HOME director to citywide culture role
Dave Moutrey Director and Chief Executive of award-winning arts venue HOME has been appointed to the position of Director of Culture for Manchester.
Manchester to receive a ‘Survivor’ seedling from 9/11 Memorial & Museum
A seedling from a tree that survived the September 11 attack on the World Trade Centre in 2001 is to be presented to Manchester in a statement of solidarity from New York.
Fallowfield ward Council by election announced
A Council by-election will be held in Manchester's Fallowfield ward on Thursday 27 July 2017.
Incident at Manchester Arena
Sir Richard Leese, Leader of Manchester City Council, said: "This is an absolutely horrifying incident. Our thoughts are with everyone affected"
Registration reminder as deadline for General Election nears
A final reminder has been issued to Manchester people to make sure they are registered to vote in the impending General Election.
Manchester welcomes new Lord Mayor
Councillor Eddy Newman has taken up the chains of office as the new Lord Mayor of Manchester.
Polling day arrangements for GM Mayoral Elections on 4 May
Almost two million electors will have the chance to elect the first ever Mayor of Greater Manchester as voters across the region go to the polls on Thursday 4 May.
Last chance to register ahead of 4 May elections
Anyone who is not already on the electoral register has just days left to add themselves in time to be able to vote in the first ever elections for a Greater Manchester Mayor.
City Centre Review identifies improvements
Manchester City Council’s Executive will consider the findings of a major City Centre Review when it meets on Wednesday 8 February.
Last chance to give your views on 2017-20 budget options
More than 2,600 people have already given their views on options for the Council’s 2017-20 budget.
Council's Executive Members detail their priorities
Members of the Council’s Executive have published their priorities for the period up to 2020 to help support the Our Manchester strategy for the city.
Sir Howard Bernstein to retire as chief executive of Manchester City Council
Manchester City Council has announced that chief executive Sir Howard Bernstein will retire from his role with the organisation in Spring 2017.
Only days to go - Manchester local elections voter deadline approaches
There are just days remaining until the deadline for Manchester residents to make sure they are registered to vote in next month’s local elections.
Manchester Town Hall opens a book of condolence for Lahore
A book of condolence has been opened at Manchester Town Hall, following the attack in the Pakistani city of Lahore last weekend.
Manchester Town Hall to be lit with the colours of the Belgian Tricolor as book of condolence opens
Manchester Town Hall will be lit with the colours of the Belgian national flag of black, yellow and red throughout the national mourning period declared in Belgium following the attack in Brussels.
Higher Blackley by-election result
A new councillor has been elected to serve the Higher Blackley ward of Manchester City Council.
Have your say now on our draft budget options
The Council has launched a consultation on its plans to make £13.8m of savings in its 2016/17 budget.
Leader to take part in devolution Twitter 'Question Time'
People with questions about devolution in Greater Manchester can put them to Sir Richard Leese in a special Twitter ‘Question Time’ session.
Pankhurst portrait illustrates value of Manchester's Women's Awards
A magnificent portrait of Emmeline Pankhurst is to take pride of place in the Rates Hall in Manchester Town Hall.
Manchester City Council responds to local government financial settlement
Manchester City Council is to prepare plans to find a further £80m of savings from its budget over the next two years as a result of the financial settlement imposed by central government.