News published July 2024
Celebration across the board as Manchester wins big at Green Flag Awards.
![Picture to the entrance of Manchester General Cemetery.](http://www.manchester.gov.uk/images/Manchester_General_Cemetery_2_cropped.jpg)
Four cemeteries and two parks in Manchester have retained their green flag status and another cemetery has been awarded this accolade for the first time.
Mancunian Way set to close for annual inspection
![Image of the Mancunian Way.](http://www.manchester.gov.uk/images/Screenshot_2023_11_21_at_14.18.29.png)
The Mancunian Way is due to be temporarily closed this weekend for its annual inspection.
VICTORIA NORTH: Council sets out ambitious proposals for future investment in Collyhurst
![Collyhurst Village development from the air showing 244 new homes being built](http://www.manchester.gov.uk/images/Collyhurst_Village_Aerial_Spring_24_Web.png)
A report going to the Council’s executive committee (Weds 24 July) has set out the key principles for the long-term regeneration of Collyhurst in north Manchester.
Manchester enters new era of sustainable growth, development and new housing
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Manchester City Council presents an ambitious programme of investment that places the city’s communities at the heart of economic growth – and supports residents to share in the city’s ongoing success
Aviva Studios update as venue looks to the future
The positive impact which Aviva Studios – the home of Factory International – has already had, and its future legacy for the city, are detailed in a final report to councillors.
Reopening of newly refurbished tennis courts to be celebrated
![Wide view of a tennis sourt and surrounding green space in Fog Park Lane](http://www.manchester.gov.uk/images/image_1.png)
Celebrations will take place to mark the reopening of tennis courts across Manchester following their refurbishment.
Works planned as major Chorlton road due for resurfacing
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Major resurfacing works are due to take place in Chorlton at the end of July.
Interim Chief Exec arrangements announced for Manchester City Council
![Picture of Eamonn Boylan interim CEX of the Council](http://www.manchester.gov.uk/images/EB_interim_CEX_web.png)
The Council has announced details of interim arrangements which will be put in place while a new permanent chief executive is recruited.
The Summer Reading Challenge spotlights Marvellous Makers
![Author takes a photograph with children](http://www.manchester.gov.uk/images/reading_050724_032.jpg)
A challenge to encourage children to read throughout the school summer holidays has made a welcome return to Manchester libraries.
Date set for start of Deansgate improvement works
![Birdseye view taken from the bottom of Deansgate, overlooking towers at Great Jackson Street.](http://www.manchester.gov.uk/images/GettyImages_2114220258.jpg)
Active travel improvements are set to begin along Deansgate later this summer.