Children heading off to high school for the first time this September in Manchester are being invited to meet the author of a special book aimed at helping them through what can, for some, feel like a daunting move from primary to secondary school.
A new campaign to stop the trading of counterfeit goods has been launched at some of Manchester’s much-loved markets.
Council Leader Bev Craig calls for compassion, understanding and solidarity following protests in Manchester and across the country this weekend.
Hundreds of free activities are on offer this week across Manchester to mark national Play Day this Wednesday 7 August.
Restoration works are set to begin on an historic Grade II listed structure in Chorlton.
The sun shone over Manchester this weekend as over 50,000 people flocked into the city to help it mark an incredible international summer of sport, with Manchester Day: Let the Games Begin!
Some road closures will be necessary in Manchester as the city comes together to celebrate this year's Manchester Day (Saturday 27 July).
Council Leader Cllr Bev Craig has written to Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police Stephen Watson after footage emerged of the distressing incident at Manchester Airport:
Alongside plenty of sporting action, this year's Manchester Day: Let the Games Begin! (this Saturday 27 July) will also see live music, dance, and pop-up theatre performances fill the city's streets and squares.
Every city centre hotel and dozens of licensed venues in Manchester are to be provided with emergency trauma kits, ensuring that everyone has the ability to be a lifesaver.
The countdown is on to this year's Manchester Day: Let the Games Begin! which will see a have-a-go sports take-over of the city centre as it is turned into Manchester's biggest-ever playground for one day only - this Saturday 27 July.
Many residents and visitors to Manchester Central Library have celebrated its 90th anniversary in a special commemoration.
Days out for those needing access to specialised toilets will now be easier in two of Manchester's biggest parks. New Changing Places Toilets (CPT) have been added at Heaton Park and Wythenshawe Park.
A new report shows the early impact of the city’s ambitious housing strategy – where more affordable homes have been built in the last year than at any time in the last decade.
The Council’s executive committee will be asked to approve the move to consult on a Neighbourhood Development Framework (NDF) for the east Manchester neighbourhood.
The regeneration of Wythenshawe town centre continues to accelerate as the appointment of a delivery partner will approved at a meeting of the executive (Weds 24 July).
Four cemeteries and two parks in Manchester have retained their green flag status and another cemetery has been awarded this accolade for the first time.
The Mancunian Way is due to be temporarily closed this weekend for its annual inspection.
A report going to the Council’s executive committee (Weds 24 July) has set out the key principles for the long-term regeneration of Collyhurst in north Manchester.
Manchester City Council presents an ambitious programme of investment that places the city’s communities at the heart of economic growth – and supports residents to share in the city’s ongoing success
The positive impact which Aviva Studios – the home of Factory International – has already had, and its future legacy for the city, are detailed in a final report to councillors.
Celebrations will take place to mark the reopening of tennis courts across Manchester following their refurbishment.
Major resurfacing works are due to take place in Chorlton at the end of July.
The Council has announced details of interim arrangements which will be put in place while a new permanent chief executive is recruited.
A challenge to encourage children to read throughout the school summer holidays has made a welcome return to Manchester libraries.
Active travel improvements are set to begin along Deansgate later this summer.
As thousands prepare to take to the city's streets and squares for the magic of Manchester Day: Let the Games Begin! (Saturday 27 July) Manchester's favourite day of the year is set to be the cleanest and greenest yet.
Manchester voters are being reminded of polling day and postal voting arrangements as the nation casts its votes in the forthcoming General Election.
Summer festivities are hotting up at Manchester Central Library as it celebrates its 90th birthday on 17 July 2024.
The Leader of Manchester City Council has paid tribute to former chief executive Sir Howard Bernstein, who has died aged 71 after a period of illness.