News published April 2020

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

We're still here for non-Covid issues too, say Manchester medics

  • Thursday 30 April 2020

'We're still here for you' - that's the message from Manchester's medics who are calling on the city's residents not to ignore any signs of illness - especially around heart, cancer, stroke or concern

Brand new 10-week creative challenge for young people in Manchester

  • Wednesday 29 April 2020

Take the 10-week challenge, get creative, and celebrate the spirit of Manchester libraries at home

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.

One million items of PPE distributed by the Manchester and Trafford Mutual Aid Hub

  • Friday 24 April 2020
A quote from Council leader Sir Richard Leese.

A huge milestone has been passed as Manchester and Trafford continue to support their most vulnerable residents throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

Council urges residents to maintain social distancing during Ramadan

  • Thursday 23 April 2020
Ramadan, social distancing, coronavirus, nigel murphy, deputy leader

The holy month of Ramadan will begin today (Thursday 23 April) and the Council is urging those taking part in the festival to continue to adhere to Government guidelines regarding social distancing to

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.

Top class effort by Manchester schools praised by city leaders

  • Friday 3 April 2020
A close-up of Garry Bridges

Top class effort by teachers and school support staff across the city praised as hundreds also give up their Easter holidays to keep schools open

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