Manchester welcomes new Lord Mayor
Councillor Paul Andrews has been appointed the new Lord Mayor in the city of Manchester in a full council meeting today (15 May).
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Summer Celebrations to hail 90th anniversary of Manchester Central Library
A milestone anniversary this year will set the stage for a book bonanza filled summer.
Oldham Road improvement works to start next week
A project to improve the roads and footpaths along a key road in the Ancoats area will shortly begin.
Blue Peter Book Club live takes off in Manchester Central Library
Blue Peter Book Club Live launches at Manchester Central Library Saturday 18 May. A free event for families and children 10am - 4pm. The launch of Manchester’s Blue Peter Book Club Badge Trail.
Election chief's reminder message for voters ahead of 2 May polls
Manchester voters in two elections taking place this Thursday, 2 May, are being reminded of polling arrangements.
Driving ban for alleyway fly tipper
A fly tipper, who dumped rubbish in an alleyway as well as using residents' waste container bins to dump building materials and household waste, has been successfully prosecuted by the Council.
A full list of candidates standing in Manchester’s local elections on Thursday 2 May 2024 has now been published.
A total of 153 candidates are seeking election to 33 places on Manchester City Council.
Reminders issued as countdown to double elections begins
Manchester electors are being reminded what they will need to do to have their say in two important sets of elections which take place on Thursday 2 May 2024.
Take a walkthrough tour of Manchester Libraries online
Manchester library 3D virtual tours are now available online.
Awards for Manchester foster carers who have clocked up over 700 years' service between them
Foster carers in Manchester who between them have devoted more than 700 years looking after some of the city's most vulnerable children and young people have been recognised by the council at its annual Foster Carer Awards.
Action plan launched to preserve and protect character of Manchester’s Gay Village
For decades, Manchester’s Gay Village has been an essential safe space for members of the LGBTQ+ community who have made this city their home.
Easter packed activities for all the family comes to Heaton Park
A fun-filled weekend for all the family to enjoy is coming to Heaton Park this Easter.
Withington community welcomes proposed public space investment following consultation
Local people and businesses have shown their support for two projects to improve public spaces in Withington Village and create a more pedestrian first approach to the high street.
Scenic 32-mile cycle trail through Manchester and Salford launches
A scenic cycle which passes through cemeteries across Manchester and Salford has been organised to highlight a new bike trial.
Manchester young people vote for their UK Youth Parliament representatives
A record number of young people have taken part in this year’s national Youth Parliament elections with the winning candidates announced this week.
Manchester Day is back for 2024 - date now confirmed
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.
Manchester Central Library set to mark 10 years since historic reopening
One of Manchester’s most celebrated libraries will mark its 10th anniversary since it opened to the public.
Winners of this year's prestigious Youth Buzz Awards announced
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.
Pioneering Gorton Hub celebrates official opening
The innovative community, integrated care and learning space in Gorton has marked its official opening welcoming VIP guests and the local people to celebrate the Hub as a lynchpin for the community.
Historic Chorlton Library refurbishment plans unveiled
Chorlton Library is about to undergo a major refurbishment that will see an enhanced library reopen to the public next year.
Job success for Manchester apprentices after following PlanBEE
The first young people to embark on an innovative training programme designed to tackle construction skills shortages in Manchester have now graduated and secured their first jobs in the sector.
Be Proud Awards honours Manchester’s unsung heroes in glittering return to the city
Climate activists, creative innovators and equality and diversity champions make up just a few of Manchester’s unsung community heroes celebrated at the annual Be Proud Awards.
Key development progress made to create a greener, cleaner Ancoats
Progress at three key developments in Ancoats come together to mark the final phase of the Ancoats redevelopment story – and the beginning of the end of more than 20 years of regeneration in the city
Package for Val campaign launches in libraries to fight city-wide period poverty on International Women’s Day
A campaign to tackle period poverty has launched across Manchester on International Women’s Day (8 March).
Team chosen to develop Neighbourhood Development Framework for Holt Town
Studio Egret West have been appointed to lead a multi-disciplinary team to develop a Neighbourhood Development Framework (NDF) for Holt Town in east Manchester.
Celebrated authors visit Manchester to spread love of reading this World Book Day
Children across Manchester are being inspired by their favourite authors to read more this World Book Day (7 March).
New scheme to keep young people on the right track in Manchester
An innovative scheme that uses one-to-one bespoke support to help transform the lives of vulnerable young people caught up in or at risk of crime and steer them towards the right track, is coming to Manchester.
New plans for the Orangery in Heaton Park
Plans to refurbish the Orangery in Heaton Park following a 12 year hiatus are underway as a planning application is submitted to the council.
Volunteers prepare to roll up their sleeves for Great British Spring Clean
Thousands of volunteers are expected to spring into action after pledging to pick up litter across Manchester as part of a national campaign to keep their local communities clean.
Next steps for Manchester's homelessness strategy
Manchester City Council and Manchester Homelessness Partnership have met to develop a detailed Action Plan, the next step in the city's vision to ending homelessness.