News published August 2024
Development partner agreed to deliver £500m Wythenshawe Civic regen
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National placemaker, Muse has been named as the delivery and investment partner that will work with the Council to deliver the transformational investment in Wythenshawe town centre.
State of the City Report 2023
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The annual State of the City report has been launched, providing in-depth analysis of the successes and further challenges for Manchester.
Clean and Green Manchester: £15m pledge to improve neighbourhoods and fight litter
![Cllr Lee Ann Igbon alongside two new litter bins](http://www.manchester.gov.uk/images/thumbnail_image001.jpg)
Three year £15m programme of investment to support communities to be cleaner and greener Launch project will see more than 2,300 litter bins replaced across the city
Children off to high school in September invited to meet author of special book aimed at helping them make the move
Children heading off to high school for the first time this September in Manchester are being invited to meet the author of a special book aimed at helping them through what can, for some, feel like a daunting move from primary to secondary school.
Real Deal: Re-launch of campaign at Manchester markets aims to stamp out counterfeit good sales
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A new campaign to stop the trading of counterfeit goods has been launched at some of Manchester’s much-loved markets.
Hundreds of free activities on offer in Manchester this week for national Play Day
Hundreds of free activities are on offer this week across Manchester to mark national Play Day this Wednesday 7 August.
Council Leader statement following protests and unrest across the country
![Council Leader Bev Craig](http://www.manchester.gov.uk/images/Bev_Web_2024.png)
Council Leader Bev Craig calls for compassion, understanding and solidarity following protests in Manchester and across the country this weekend.