News published February 2025
Fun is on the cards this half term as Council sets out free programme of activities
This half term a huge range of free activities are set to take place for children to enjoy over their break.
Council Leader reacts to new Government funding for new towns
Manchester has been allocated £1.5m by the Government to support the next phase of regeneration in Collyhurst in north Manchester - part of the major Victoria North regeneration programme.
Nominations for the annual Youth Buzz Award open
Nominations for the Youth Buzz Awards 2025 celebrating Manchester's talented young people and their achievements is now open.
Annual report places culture at the heart of the city’s success
A new report outlines the importance of Manchester’s cultural offering as a key driver for economic growth – and the ongoing happiness and wellbeing of the city’s residents.
One million miles and tens of thousands in the saddle: Manchester looks back at an incredible year of Cycling
At the beginning of 2024 Manchester ushered in an incredible year after being named the European Capital of Cycling.
Trader hauled into court over illegal sale of knives to children
Efforts to keep knives off the street and out of the hands of children has continued this week as a rogue trader was brought before Magistrates.
How the Council is helping keep thousands of vulnerable residents warm this winter
Over the last few years we know that for some people the cost-of-living crisis has been incredibly tough.
Council responds to Deloitte's Annual Crane Survey
Council Leader Cllr Bev Craig and Chief Executive Tom Stannard react to the survey that provides a commentary on the construction sector in the UK's major cities.
90,000+ images on Manchester's new local image website
Manchester Libraries local image website has been revamped to offer an expanded and improved collection of historic and contemporary images of its people, streets and buildings.
New chief executive Stannard "ambitious" for Manchester
Manchester City Council’s new Chief Executive Tom Stannard started in the role this week, (week commencing) Monday 3 February 2025.