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Manchester Day is back for 2024 - date now confirmed

  • Thursday 21 March 2024

Manchester's favourite day of the year is back for 2024 with the date of this year's annual Manchester Day celebration of the city and all things Mancunian now confirmed as Saturday 27 July.

Winners of this year's prestigious Youth Buzz Awards announced

  • Monday 18 March 2024
A smiling young woman seated holding up an award trophy

The winners have been announced of this year's prestigious Youth Buzz Awards that see young people in Manchester recognised for their stand-out achievements that help make a positive difference to them, their communities, or their peers.

MTV EMAs expected to deliver major boost to Manchester's economy this autumn

  • Thursday 29 February 2024

The news that MTV has chosen Manchester as host city for this year's prestigious MTV EMAs has been welcomed by city leaders and partners, along with the anticipated multi-million-pound boost it is expected to provide for the local economy, whilst at the same time significantly boosting Manchester's profile on the world stage.

New trees as Albert Square improvements take root

  • Friday 2 February 2024
A tree on its side about to be planted in Albert Square.

Ten new, semi-mature trees will soon adorn Albert Square as work continues to enhance this much-loved Manchester public square and make it one of the finest civic spaces in Europe.

Manchester to see in the New Year with a spectacular firework display

  • Wednesday 20 December 2023
Image of fireworks exploding in the night sky

A spectacular end-of-the-year firework display is set to once again light up the night sky over Manchester, with the city's first New Year's Eve firework celebration event since Covid set to take place on Sunday 31 December to say goodbye to the old year and welcome in the new.

Manchester Culture Awards 2023 - winners announced

  • Wednesday 6 December 2023
Man wearing a blue velvet jacket, white shirt and red bow tie pictured at a lectern speaking.

The winners of the prestigious Manchester Culture Awards 2023 were announced earlier this week on Monday night (4 December) at a special awards ceremony held at the city's newest cultural venue, Aviva Studios.

Thousands flock to Manchester's magical Christmas Parade

  • Sunday 3 December 2023
Two smiling queens of hearts dressed in candy striped red and white with a matching headful of curls

Families turned out in their thousands today to get a glimpse of Manchester's magical Christmas Parade, with the heart-warming event of the season delighting the crowds and bringing an extra dose of Christmas sparkle and cheer to Santa's favourite city.

Manchester Culture Awards finalists announced

  • Wednesday 22 November 2023
Man wearing white shirt with a bow tie and black jacket standing behind a microphone, captured in mid speech

The finalists in the running for the top spots at the prestigious Manchester Culture Awards next month have been announced as the city gets ready for its annual celebration of the stand-out cultural and creative highlights of the last year.

Exam results day for thousands of Manchester teenagers

  • Thursday 24 August 2023
Two young people holding envelopes, one of them pulls a piece of paper out of an envelope with a surprised look on her face

Students at schools across Manchester have collected their GCSE results today, their achievements coming off the back of repeated lockdowns and other disruptions to their education during Covid.

Manchester pupils celebrate exam success

  • Thursday 17 August 2023
Two young people smiling holding papers in their hand, surrounded by other young people all smiling

Students at schools and colleges across Manchester have received their A level, BTEC and other vocational exam results today after sitting their first ever set of public exams.

Update as Aviva Studios opens to acclaim

  • Tuesday 18 July 2023
Image shows building with river flowing in front of it

As Aviva Studios – the home of Factory International – approaches completion, the Council will receive an update on its progress and the final steps to be completed before its official opening in the autumn.

Inspirational Manchester mum swaps 30-year nursing career for fostering

  • Tuesday 23 May 2023
Image of smiling foster carer Eunice standing amongst some trees

To mark Foster Care Fortnight (15 - 28 May) an inspirational Manchester mum talks about her journey to becoming a foster carer - from a childhood spent in Jamaica, to landing in Manchester aged 14, and then spending three decades in the city as a nurse, before swapping her much-loved nursing career for fostering

New Lord Mayor of Manchester appointed

  • Wednesday 17 May 2023
Lord Mayor Yasmine Dar

Councillor Yasmine Dar is the city’s first female Asian Lord Mayor and was welcomed as the new Lord Mayor of Manchester today in a full council meeting (Wednesday 17 May) .

Vintage mugs only now on Manchester Christmas Markets as 2022 mugs sell out!

  • Tuesday 20 December 2022
Picture of Christmas mugs

Fans of all things vintage and retro can celebrate all their Christmases at once if they hot-foot it down to Manchester Christmas Markets before they close this week to grab a gluhwein or hot chocolate - as it will be served in a vintage mug from Christmases past after all this year's 2022 mugs sold out.

Budget position and proposed savings set out

  • Friday 4 November 2022

The challenging financial position facing the Council and proposed savings to close the budget gap are outlined in a series of reports to council committees this month (November 2022.)

Council's Climate Change Action Plan is refreshed

  • Monday 5 September 2022

A refreshed Climate Change Action Plan charting progress and next steps in the Council’s mission to halve its own direct emissions by 2025 will be considered by councillors this month.

Key milestone secured for Stevenson Square

  • Monday 25 July 2022

New plans show the majority of Stevenson Square in the Northern Quarter will be permanently pedestrianised as a result of the latest consultation.

Brand-new work and skills strategy to help everyone in Manchester succeed

  • Thursday 30 June 2022

A brand-new work and skills strategy for the city to help ensure that everyone living in Manchester, regardless of their age or background, reaches their full potential in life and work and can share in the city's success, has been approved this week by the council's Executive.

70 litter picks for the Queen’s 70 years of service

  • Thursday 19 May 2022

Keep Manchester Tidy, the partnership between the City Council and Keep Britain Tidy will take to the streets with local groups by hosting 70 litter picks for the Queen’s 70 years of service.

Manchester welcomes new Lord Mayor

  • Wednesday 18 May 2022
2022/23 Lord Mayor of Manchester Donna Ludford

Councillor Donna Ludford has today – Wednesday 18 May - taken up the chains of office as the new Lord Mayor of Manchester.

2022 Our Year campaign website just got better!

  • Friday 18 March 2022
Our Year 2022 logo design

2022 Our Year is a year of action across Manchester where, together, we’re creating more activities, opportunities, experiences and support for our children and young people.

Glade of Light memorial opens to the public

  • Wednesday 5 January 2022
Picture of the Glade of Light memorial, with Manchester Cathedral in the background.

The Glade of Light memorial to those who lost their lives in the 22 May 2017 Manchester terror attack will be accessible to the public from today, Wednesday 5 January 2022.

Manchester marks Living Wage Week

  • Monday 15 November 2021

The leader elect of the Council has stated Manchester’s determination to become an accredited Living Wage City next year.

Chorlton by-election announced

  • Thursday 14 October 2021

A Council by-election will be held in Manchester's Chorlton ward on Thursday 18 November 2021.

Six Green Flag Awards for Manchester

  • Thursday 14 October 2021

Manchester will be raising Green Flags at two parks and four cemeteries today as it celebrates winning the internationally-recognised Green Flag Awards.

Library Returns - that's people not books

  • Thursday 2 September 2021
Central Library

Residents will benefit from greater access to Manchester libraries from 6 September 2021 as library services return to pre-covid opening hours.

Manchester students pick up their A Level and BTEC results

  • Tuesday 10 August 2021
A student looking excited with her results in-hand

Students at schools across Manchester have received their A level and BTEC results today after an academic year like no other - disrupted by lockdowns and sometimes repeated periods of isolation for some students, and for others against a backdrop of family illness and bereavement.

Fresh livery for vaccination shuttle buses

  • Thursday 8 July 2021
The side of a Stagecoach bus with posters advertising a vaccination site.

Shuttle buses decked out in new livery are ready to hit the road in Manchester, ferrying people from south-central neighbourhoods to the Belle Vue vaccination centre. 

Manchester to mark Armed Forces Day 2021

  • Friday 25 June 2021

Manchester will pay tribute to the outstanding contribution of the nation’s armed forces tomorrow, Saturday 26 June, with a special day of activities for the whole family.

Peterloo Memorial latest and lessons legacy

  • Thursday 17 June 2021

An update report on the Peterloo Memorial and how it has informed a whole new approach to inclusive design for council projects will be received by a scrutiny committee on Tuesday 22 June 2021.

Manchester prepares to mark Eid-al-Fitr

  • Wednesday 12 May 2021
White writing on a green background. 
Text reads: Eid Mubarak. Groups of six people or two households can meet outdoors. Remember to keep your distance.

Manchester City Council is wishing residents a very happy and blessed Eid Mubarak as Muslims in the city prepare to mark the end of Ramadan. 

Manchester becomes a Right to Food City

  • Wednesday 3 February 2021

Manchester City Council has pledged its full support to the campaign to end food poverty and enshrine in law a person’s right to access food. 

Deadline this week to apply for September primary school places

  • Tuesday 12 January 2021
The alphabet made out of fridge magnets

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.

Changes to Deansgate traffic ahead

  • Monday 7 December 2020

A section of Deansgate which has been closed to traffic since May will have to be temporarily re-opened one way to buses.

Challenge looms as 2021/22 budget-setting approaches

  • Tuesday 13 October 2020

The latest on the challenging budget position facing Manchester City Council next year and beyond is set out in a report to the Council’s Executive which meets on 14 October 2020.

Ashton Old Road resurfacing work set to begin

  • Friday 18 September 2020

Work to resurface Ashton Old Road is set to start on Monday, as part of a major project to improve the standard of three key routes into Manchester city centre.

Culture minister invited to see Covid impact first-hand in Manchester

  • Tuesday 15 September 2020

The city council has sent a direct invitation to Culture Minister Caroline Dineage to come to Manchester and meet with culture leaders in the city to see for herself the scale of the problems still facing the sector, six months on from when they were forced to close their doors back in March.

Friends of Philips Park Cemetery: Children grieve too

  • Thursday 3 September 2020
Friends of Philips Park Cemetery

In a touching gesture to children who have recently lost loved ones, community group Friends of Phillips Park Cemetery have set up a permanent feature where children can visit to grieve.

Mixed results for A level students in city schools

  • Thursday 13 August 2020
A student in a face mask holding up her results

Today has been an A level results day like no other as pupils at schools across Manchester have found out the grades they have been awarded through the national desktop exercise that was put in place instead of examinations this year.

On the case with Manchester’s Superbug Sleuths

  • Wednesday 12 August 2020
Sue Brown smiles at camera

Behind the scenes with the virus detectives from Manchester’s Covid test and trace hub. Team leader Sue Brown talks about the detail needed to contain - or keep outbreaks at bay -  and debunk myths

Be part of the Ardwick Green story

  • Tuesday 4 August 2020

People local to Ardwick Green are urged to give their ideas about what the future of the area should look like. 

New three year plan for Manchester young people launched

  • Tuesday 7 July 2020

A brand new three year plan has been launched that sets out how the council will work with other organisations in Manchester to ensure all children and young people are happy, fulfilled and achieve their potential.

Manchester's plea to Culture Secretary for more support to prevent final curtain

  • Friday 19 June 2020

An open letter from Manchester has been sent to Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden, calling for more support for the cultural sector, and for a place at the task-force table to help shape a way forward for the cultural industry - an industry that has been massively hit by the corona crisis and is now struggling for its very survival.

Foster carers wanted - think you've got what it takes?

  • Monday 25 May 2020

This year's Foster Care Fortnight might be nearly over but the year round search to find new foster carers to look after some of Manchester's most vulnerable children and young people is still very much on.

Covid-19: The Council's response so far

  • Friday 1 May 2020

The city-wide crisis response to the coronavirus outbreak has been detailed in a report going to the Council’s executive next week (Weds 6 May).

Manchester’s special tribute to social care

  • Thursday 30 April 2020

As thousands of care staff in Manchester work tirelessly to protect the most vulnerable members of our community, tonight Manchester’s Councillor Bev Craig will ask the city to say a special thank you

Primary school places - don't forget to accept your offer

  • Friday 24 April 2020
The alphabet with fridge magnets

Home-schooling might be the order of the day right now, but parents of youngsters across the city who are due to start school for the first time this September are being reminded not to forget to formally accept their offer of a school place.

Shout out to social care staff keeping everyone safe

  • Thursday 9 April 2020

As millions of people up and down the country take to their doorsteps and balconies tonight to join in the weekly #ClapForCarers, social care bosses in Manchester will be making it personal with a direct message to all the social workers, care workers, and other support staff in the city.

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