News published October 2023
Gas works planned for city centre
Urgent gas works required in the city centre will take place in the coming weeks.
Search is on for team to deliver long-term development framework for new city centre neighbourhood
![Aerial View of Holt Town](http://www.manchester.gov.uk/images/Holt_Town_Web.png)
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.
It all starts with a spark! Manchester consults on major 10year cultural strategy
![It all starts with a spark poster - big white letters on a pink background](http://www.manchester.gov.uk/images/It_all_starts_with_a_spark.jpg)
The Council has begun a major conversation with the people of Manchester to gather feedback about the plan to ensure culture is at the heart of the city over the next decade.
New measures brought in to improve road safety in Manchester
![Birdseye view image of queuing traffic at the Stockport Road junction.](http://www.manchester.gov.uk/images/MicrosoftTeams_image__1__5.png)
New measures to make roads in Manchester safer and free of congestion are to be brought in from mid-November.
Manchester Christmas markets 2023 - the countdown is on!
The countdown to Christmas is officially on in Santa's favourite city as Manchester gets ready for the opening of its world-famous Christmas Markets on Friday 10 November.
Council rolls out additional support for youngsters during the autumn half term
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There will be ‘Loads to Do’ once again this October Half Term as Manchester City Council continues its programme of support for youngsters.
Regeneration plan for Moston Lane receives broad support from locals
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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
![Bird's eye view of the Strangeways and Cambridge regeneration area, including HMP Manchester](http://www.manchester.gov.uk/images/Strangeways_and_Cambridge_SRF_area__Credit_Google_Earth_.png)
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.
Fully accessible Changing Places Toilets coming to Manchester parks
![Picture of trees and grass in Heaton Park with Manchester skyline in the background](http://www.manchester.gov.uk/images/Heaton_Park.jpg)
Two of Manchester largest parks, Heaton and Wythenshawe Park, will become more accessible to visitors thanks to the installation of Changing Place Toilets (CPT) at each location.
Manchester's Etihad Stadium to host UEFA EURO 2028 matches
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The Etihad Stadium in Manchester has been confirmed as one of the host stadiums for the UEFA EURO 2028 competition that will be held in the UK and Ireland.