News published July 2024
Historic Chorlton landmark set for restoration
![Image of the Lych Gate in Chorlton, a red brick arch with a spire.](http://www.manchester.gov.uk/images/Chorlton_Lych_Gate.png)
Restoration works are set to begin on an historic Grade II listed structure in Chorlton.
50,000 people flock into city centre for Manchester Day: Let the Games Begin!
The sun shone over Manchester this weekend as over 50,000 people flocked into the city to help it mark an incredible international summer of sport, with Manchester Day: Let the Games Begin!
Manchester Day: Let the Games Begin! Sat 27 July - road closure information
Some road closures will be necessary in Manchester as the city comes together to celebrate this year's Manchester Day (Saturday 27 July).
Council Leader's open letter to Chief Constable about Manchester Airport Incident
Council Leader Cllr Bev Craig has written to Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police Stephen Watson after footage emerged of the distressing incident at Manchester Airport:
All the pop-up performances, music, and dance at this year's Manchester Day
Alongside plenty of sporting action, this year's Manchester Day: Let the Games Begin! (this Saturday 27 July) will also see live music, dance, and pop-up theatre performances fill the city's streets and squares.
Emergency trauma kits to be rolled out city wide so that anyone can be a lifesaver
![Image of a trauma kit, with emergency equipment inside.](http://www.manchester.gov.uk/images/Screenshot_2024_07_24_at_11.04.41.png)
Every city centre hotel and dozens of licensed venues in Manchester are to be provided with emergency trauma kits, ensuring that everyone has the ability to be a lifesaver.
Countdown to Manchester Day: Let the Games Begin!
The countdown is on to this year's Manchester Day: Let the Games Begin! which will see a have-a-go sports take-over of the city centre as it is turned into Manchester's biggest-ever playground for one day only - this Saturday 27 July.
Lifelong library visitors celebrate 90th anniversary at Manchester Central Library
![Library guest gather with council officials in the MCL](http://www.manchester.gov.uk/images/Library_Guest.jpg)
Many residents and visitors to Manchester Central Library have celebrated its 90th anniversary in a special commemoration.
Changing Places Toilets opened at key sites across Manchester
![Kathy with her daughter Meg alongside Cllr Gary Bridges and Park Manager outside the CPT in Heaton Park](http://www.manchester.gov.uk/images/Kathy_and_Meg_w__Cllr_Bridges.jpg)
Days out for those needing access to specialised toilets will now be easier in two of Manchester's biggest parks. New Changing Places Toilets (CPT) have been added at Heaton Park and Wythenshawe Park.
Delivering our Housing Strategy: a 10 year high for affordable housing completions
![General image of new housing at a development in Newton Heath](http://www.manchester.gov.uk/images/Screenshot_2024_07_18_at_14.40.56.png)
A new report shows the early impact of the city’s ambitious housing strategy – where more affordable homes have been built in the last year than at any time in the last decade.