News published February 2021
Communities in South Manchester thanked as Enhanced Testing comes to an end
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Following two weeks of Enhanced Testing throughout communities in South Manchester, this weekend the programme will draw to a close.
Vaccination site worker captures the faces of Mancunians who stepped up to volunteer
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In January a call went out to ordinary Mancunians, asking them to step forward and volunteer to help successfully roll out the city’s Covid-19 mass vaccination programme.
Have your say on new Northern and Eastern Gateway walking and cycling scheme
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A consultation has launched this week on a scheme to create a new, safe and enjoyable walking and cycling route through neighbourhoods to the north and east of the city centre.
Update on Enhanced Covid-19 testing in Manchester
Enhanced Testing in Moston and Harpurhey to expand; Work continues in Moss Side as 3,000 people get tested.
Homeless help – scheme providing Covid-19 vaccinations hailed a success
A pilot scheme vaccinating people who are homeless in Manchester against Covid-19 is set to expand after the success of its first phase.
Enhanced community testing to begin to investigate spread of COVID-19 mutation in North Manchester
Enhanced community testing will begin in parts of Moston and Harpurhey after a case of a mutated form of Covid-19 was detected in the city.
Burnage café closed on public health grounds following string of Covid-19 breaches
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A café in Burnage which repeatedly ignored pleas to trade safely due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has been closed.
Climate Change Action Plan achievements outlined as anniversary approaches
Almost a year since Manchester City Council adopted its ambitious Climate Change Action Plan, councillors will examine the significant progress which has been made to deliver it.
Counterfeit handbag trader lands huge fine after successful prosecution
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A Strangeways business has been fined almost £40,000 after being caught selling hundreds of fake designer handbags.
Manchester becomes a Right to Food City
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.