News published August 2024

Homelessness latest as next steps on temporary accommodation outlined

  • Wednesday 28 August 2024

An update report on homelessness in Manchester outlines how progress is being made against a still challenging backdrop.

Public consultation opens around ambitious proposals for Manchester’s former Central Retail Park

  • Tuesday 27 August 2024
computer generated image of a propose new public park at central retail park

Manchester City Council and the Government Property Agency (GPA) have opened a joint consultation around emerging plans for the former retail site.

Game changing safety app to launch in Manchester

  • Friday 23 August 2024
Image of a woman looking down at her phone, against an illuminated night-time backdrop.

Free safety app to launch in Manchester

Our Town Hall project: Beautifully restored clock tower back on view

  • Friday 23 August 2024
Image of a restoration expert in a hard hat working on the Manchester Town Hall clock face.

Manchester Town Hall’s newly-restored clock tower has been revealed, giving a fresh view of the progress being made in restoring, repairing and safeguarding the Grade I-listed icon.  

Pupils across Manchester celebrate their GCSE success

  • Thursday 22 August 2024
Four young women all laughing holding papers in their hands, one of them being picked up by another

Pupils at schools across Manchester are amongst thousands of 16-year-olds across the country who have picked up their GCSE results today.

Free Self-Guided Audio Tour of the Manchester Central Library.

  • Tuesday 20 August 2024
photo of the exterior of Manchester Central Library

Manchester Central Library has launched a free self-guided audio tour of the library to coincide with the celebrations for its 90th Anniversary year.

Consultation begins on major regeneration plan for Holt Town

  • Monday 19 August 2024
a computer generated image of a 1km play link proposed as part of the holt town regeneration programme

The Council has begun gathering feedback around the transformational proposals being developed for Holt Town, east Manchester as consultation opens today.

Council appoints new assistant director of development and investment

  • Friday 16 August 2024
head and shoulders shot of Oliver Jones-Orrels

Oliver Jones-Orrells has been appointed to the assistant director role that will support development, investment and continued economic growth in Manchester.

Planning application submitted for new town square in Gorton

  • Thursday 15 August 2024
A computer generated image of what Gorton town centre could look like following investment, including new tree planting, seating and play features

A new heart for Gorton takes a further step forward as plans are submitted that detail a new public square where local people and visitors can relax and spend time.

Students across Manchester celebrate exam success

  • Thursday 15 August 2024
Two teenage boys both smiling as one, holding an envelope in his hand, is picked up and lifted off the ground by the other

Students at schools and colleges across Manchester have been picking up their results today after sitting A Level, BTEC, and T Level exams before the summer.

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