News published August 2023
Thumbs up from inspectors for Manchester's Adult Education Service
Manchester's Adult Education Service (MAES) has been given the thumbs up by government inspectors for its inclusive and ambitious curriculum, high quality education and training, and passionate leaders.
Council uses summer push to help end dependence on single-use plastics
![A poster which reads "choose to refuse single use plastic".](http://www.manchester.gov.uk/images/PFJ_Badge_Choose.png)
During Plastic Free July, Manchester City Council embarked on a programme to advance and promote its ambitious commitment to eradicating avoidable single-use plastics by 2024.
Manchester named as number one city in the UK for digital inclusion
![A red poster with white text asking the reader "run out of data", then providing information directing them to contact the council for a free donated SIM card.](http://www.manchester.gov.uk/images/Screenshot_2023_08_01_at_10.56.36.png)
The results of a national survey have found Manchester to be the most digitally inclusive city in the UK.