Tribute to Sir Howard Bernstein
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.
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Manchester pays tributes for Armed Forces Week 2024
Manchester will pay tribute to hundreds who have fearlessly served as part of the country’s Armed Forces.
Council’s inaugural This City housing development hits highest point
The Council’s housing company This City has celebrated a major milestone in construction as a topping out ceremony marks the highest point of the build.
Redevelopment of Hough End Leisure Centre is now complete
The redevelopment of Hough End Leisure Centre has been completed as the community welcome the full reopening of the complex following an extensive programme to expand the offer for residents in south Manchester.
Dazzling day at Manchester Central Library Blue Peter Book Club Live event
Books were at the heart of an exciting and fun-filled family event in Manchester Central Library today, Saturday 18 May as hundreds of families and children joined Blue Peter presenters, Abby, Joel, Shini, and Henry the Blue Peter dog to launch Blue Peter Book Club Live.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
International Women’s Day: Manchester welcomes back Walk for Women 2024
The annual Walk for Women will return to the streets of Manchester in celebration of strong and inspirational women for International Women’s Day.
Future vision for Chorlton high street subject to public consultation
A new plan for Chorlton’s district centre is being considered by the Council - and local people and businesses are urged to give their feedback.
Wythenshawe Civic redevelopment to get £20m kickstart
The regeneration of Wythenshawe town centre will get a significant boost following confirmation of £20m funding from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund.
Search is on for team to deliver long-term development framework for new city centre neighbourhood
The Council is looking for a team to create a Neighbourhood Development Framework for Holt Town, helping to link the city centre with east Manchester through an ambitious long-term investment plan.
Regeneration plan for Moston Lane receives broad support from locals
A new Moston Lane Development Framework is set to be agreed at a meeting of the Council’s executive (Weds 18 October) following positive feedback from the local community.
Team appointed to masterplan long-term Strangeways regeneration
A multi-disciplinary team has been chosen to draw up a Strangeways and Cambridge Strategic Regeneration Framework (SRF) that will guide the transformation of the neighbourhood over the next decade.
Abraham Moss Library and Leisure Centre reopens
Abraham Moss Library and Leisure Centre reopened on 12 August, following the completion of its multi-million investment from Manchester City Council.
Manchester becomes a Local Authority of Sanctuary
Manchester City Council has made a commitment to be a place where people facing persecution in their home country can find welcome and refuge.
Now schools can help youngsters from nursery onwards AND their families at same time, in bid to address Covid gaps and reduce inequality in Manchester
Intensive support plan targeted at schools in areas of high deprivation, to help early years learning for pupils with delayed skills development, so they don’t get left behind.
Manchester City Council marks Refugee Week
Refugee Week statement
£3m Investment in Moston and Withington confirmed from national Shared Prosperity Fund
Moston Lane and Withington high street will share around £2.8m funding for projects to improve the district centres through new high quality green public spaces, amongst wider regeneration investment.
New street art unveiled in Levenshulme
Today (Wednesday 15 February) a new piece of street art, that will form part of a wider art project in the area, was unveiled in Levenshulme.
MSV launches fourth HAPPI housing scheme to meet the changing needs of older people
MSV Housing’s new ‘HAPPI’ development in South Manchester was launched today by Councillor Bev Craig, Councillor Gavin White and the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham,
Manchester neighbourhood reaches nine year milestone
Transformation of the Brunswick neighbourhood in Manchester is now nine years into its 25-year masterplan, as the consortium behind the £106m programme celebrates this major milestone.
Pioneering hub in Gorton welcomes community as doors open for the first time
The first group of organisations will begin serving local people next week (Tuesday 15 November) as the new community, integrated health and learning hub is completed.
Consultation opens about the ambitious regeneration plans for Wythenshawe Town Centre
Local people and businesses are invited to give their feedback about proposals to transform Wythenshawe Town Centre.
Rebirth of Wythenshawe town centre begins as Council acquires site
Manchester City Council completed the acquisition of Wythenshawe town centre from St. Modwen marking the beginning of a major regeneration programme for the site.
Trial pedestrianisation of Ancoats’ Cutting Room Square to begin this week
A trial six-month closure of the streets surrounding Cutting Room Square is set to be trialled, beginning this week (Friday 26 August).
Ukrainian Independence Day in Manchester
Manchester is showing its solidarity with the people of Ukraine by celebrating their Independence Day with a host of events – as well as lighting up buildings in the city centre.
Manchester to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month
Manchester City Council, in collaboration with local communities and youth groups, are organising events to celebrate South Asian communities and the contribution they have made to Manchester.
'Did You Know' project delves into the history of graves in Philips Park Cemetery
Visitors to Philips Park Cemetery in north Manchester will be able to step back in time thanks to the historical sleuth work of the Friends of Philips Park Cemetery.
Council leader marks 100 days in the role
Council Leader Cllr Bev Craig has reflected on her first 100 days in the post after passing the milestone.
Manchester’s State of the City Report 2021
The annual report provides an in-depth analysis on Manchester’s progress in line with the ambitions set out in the Our Manchester Strategy.
Mobiloo makes Christmas Markets fully accessible
Manchester City Council to provide fully accessible toilet at this year's Christmas Markets.
Freedom of the City Parade
Manchester City Council will be conferring the Honorary Freedom of the City to the 209 (The Manchester Artillery) Battery, 103 Regiment Royal Artillery in recognition of their distinctive and eminent service at a ceremony in St Peter’s Square.
Manchester reaffirms support for the Manchester Armed Forces Covenant
Manchester City Council's commitment to continue its support for the Manchester Armed Forces Covenant was outlined in a report to the Executive today ( Wednesday 30 June).