News published August 2023
Affordable homes plan approved for former Chorlton Leisure Centre site
![Computer Generated Image of the proposed plans for Chorlton Leisure Centre](http://www.manchester.gov.uk/images/Chorlton_Baths.jpg)
The planning application to completely re-develop the former Chorlton Leisure site as an affordable later living housing scheme has been approved by the planning committee today (Thurs 31 Aug).
Council to invest £50m in social housing upgrades over the next two years
![Image of the Humphries Court residentail block in north Manchester owned and managed by the Council](http://www.manchester.gov.uk/images/Humphries_Court_2.png)
Thousands of social housing tenants are set to receive transformational investment in their Council-owned homes through to 2025/2026.
Fascinating new exhibition showcases century-old advertising archive of Manchester Ship Canal
![Illustrated map from the 1930s showing the Port of Manchester and the local places of industry along its route from Manchester to Liverpool.](http://www.manchester.gov.uk/images/Digital_Figure_1_02_Richard_Lloyd_Jones.jpg)
A new exhibition at Manchester Central Library is set to showcase for the first time in one place visually striking adverts created by commercial artists in the twentieth century to promote Manchester Ship Canal and the Port of Manchester around the world.
From adult learner to librarian - Manchester mum's learning success story
As the summer draws to a close and children get ready for their return to school, bosses at Manchester Adult Education Service are reaching out to adults across the city to remind them that learning is for everyone no matter what your age.
Abraham Moss Library and Leisure Centre reopens
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Abraham Moss Library and Leisure Centre reopened on 12 August, following the completion of its multi-million investment from Manchester City Council.
Exam results day for thousands of Manchester teenagers
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Students at schools across Manchester have collected their GCSE results today, their achievements coming off the back of repeated lockdowns and other disruptions to their education during Covid.
Manchester Parks and Cemeteries Celebrate receiving Green Flag Award
![Saul Mearns, Estates Team Lead (far left) accepting a Green Flag Award.](http://www.manchester.gov.uk/images/Screenshot_2023_08_21_at_11.05.18.png)
Parks, cemeteries and green spaces across the city have received the coveted Green Flag Award.
Celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day 2023
Manchester City Council is showing solidarity with the people of Ukraine by celebrating Ukrainian Independence Day on the 24 August.
Women's FIFA World Cup Final to be shown on big screens Manchester city centre
With interest in the Women's FIFA World Cup now at fever pitch as the Lionesses prepare for the tournament Final against Spain on Sunday, football fans will be able to watch the match live on big screens in Manchester's Piccadilly Gardens.
Manchester pupils celebrate exam success
Students at schools and colleges across Manchester have received their A level, BTEC and other vocational exam results today after sitting their first ever set of public exams.