News published November 2023
Facebook advertiser prosecuted for dumping rubbish in Harpurhey
A fly tipper who advertised waste disposal services on Facebook has paid a high price for his illegal practices removing waste.
Manchester marks Remembrance Sunday 2023
The annual Remembrance Sunday commemorations will take place on Sunday 12 November as Manchester falls silent, pays its respects, and remembers the fallen from past conflicts.
Primary pupils take to the terraces at Old Trafford to help boost reading skills and combat racism
Primary school pupils from Manchester took to the terraces at Old Trafford football ground this week to take part in a special author-led event to help boost reading skills and combat racism in sport.
£3m funding success to build affordable homes on brownfield land
Manchester will receive more than £3million to support housing projects across the city bringing long-term brownfield land back into use.
Growing ambition: Manchester’s new plan aims for 64,000 new trees by 2050
Pupils at a Manchester primary school are among the latest residents to enjoy the fruits of a citywide tree planting campaign.
Cycling in Manchester is booming as one million journey record is smashed one month early
Records have been smashed as more people than ever have moved to pedal power and have chosen to use the Oxford Road cycle route.
Manchester's iconic Christmas 2023 mug designs revealed
With just over a week to go until the opening of Manchester's world-famous Christmas markets, the design of the city's iconic and highly sought-after Christmas mugs for 2023 can now be revealed.
Share your pride for Manchester's community champions as nominations open for the Be Proud Awards
Manchester residents have the chance to give their communities’ unsung heroes some deserved recognition as nominations open for the annual Be Proud Awards.
Plans to help people sleeping rough in Manchester get out of the freezing cold given a warm welcome
Manchester City Council, working with local partners and health services, has confirmed plans to ensure that no one sleeping rough needs to be out in the cold this autumn and winter.