General Election: Final reminders for electors in Manchester
Manchester voters are being reminded of polling day and postal voting arrangements as the nation casts its votes in the forthcoming General Election.
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Be part of 'Manchester Central Library at 90' events this summer
Summer festivities are hotting up at Manchester Central Library as it celebrates its 90th birthday on 17 July 2024.
Tribute to Sir Howard Bernstein
The Leader of Manchester City Council has paid tribute to former chief executive Sir Howard Bernstein, who has died aged 71 after a period of illness.
Manchester to be transformed into biggest-ever playground for Manchester Day 2024: Let the Games Begin!
Manchester's favourite day of the year promises to be a real winner this year as the city centre is transformed - for one day only (Saturday 27 July) - into Manchester's biggest ever playground for Manchester Day:Let the Games Begin!
Manchester pays tributes for Armed Forces Week 2024
Manchester will pay tribute to hundreds who have fearlessly served as part of the country’s Armed Forces.
Supermarket sweep: 20k counterfeit cigarettes taken off market after Council action
Tens of thousands of counterfeit cigarettes were seized following a swoop by Manchester City Council Trading Standards at an east Manchester business.
Manchester: Who's standing to be your MP in the next General Election?
Details of the candidates standing in each of Manchester’s six parliamentary constituencies in the General Election on 4 July 2024 have now been published.
Chief executive to move on to new post
Manchester City Council chief executive Joanne Roney CBE is to return to her native Birmingham to take up the newly-created post of managing director of its council.
Manchester pupils celebrate Empathy Day 2024 with children's authors
Hundreds of primary school pupils joined children's authors at a special event in Manchester this week on the eve of Empathy Day 2024 to learn all about empathy and how important it is to practice in their everyday lives when they interact with others.
Ruff justice - sniffer dog helps detect haul of 6,000 illicit cigarettes
A businessman has found himself in court following a Trading Standards raid which saw more than 6,000 counterfeit cigarettes seized.
‘Fake’ poppy seller hauled into court after Council swoop
Dangerous toys, potentially harmful jewellery and fake Royal British Legion poppies have been seized before they got to market in Manchester thanks to an early warning tip off.
Council’s inaugural This City housing development hits highest point
The Council’s housing company This City has celebrated a major milestone in construction as a topping out ceremony marks the highest point of the build.
Manchester Culture Awards 2024 - nominations now open!
The Manchester Culture Awards are back for 2024 with nominations opening this week for the prestigious awards that recognise the city's cultural and creative highlights over the last year.
New strategy launch puts stronger communities at the heart of Council policy
A new strategy has launched looking at how to build stronger communities across Manchester.
Manchester City Parade Sunday 26 May - list of road closures necessary to facilitate the parade
This Sunday 26 May will see a parade through the city centre by players from Manchester City to mark their achievement in becoming the first ever male team since the inception of the Football League in 1888 to win four successive championships.
Manchester chosen as host city for prestigious Japan Week 2025
An international cultural festival featuring hundreds of Japanese performers showcasing traditional Japanese culture is set to take over Manchester for a week next year after the city has been chosen to host Japan Week 2025, a prestigious annual event taking place in a different world city each year.
The hunt for the Blue Peter Book Club Badge trail begins
Prepare to enter to a land of adventure with tangling twists and turns along the way as the Blue Peter Book Club trail is now open to discover.
Redevelopment of Hough End Leisure Centre is now complete
The redevelopment of Hough End Leisure Centre has been completed as the community welcome the full reopening of the complex following an extensive programme to expand the offer for residents in south Manchester.
Dazzling day at Manchester Central Library Blue Peter Book Club Live event
Books were at the heart of an exciting and fun-filled family event in Manchester Central Library today, Saturday 18 May as hundreds of families and children joined Blue Peter presenters, Abby, Joel, Shini, and Henry the Blue Peter dog to launch Blue Peter Book Club Live.
Premier League champions Manchester City to celebrate their historic four-in-a-row achievement with parade through Manchester
Newly crowned Premier League champions Manchester City have been invited to celebrate their historic and completely unprecedented four-in-a-row achievement with fans this Sunday 26 May in a celebration event in Manchester that will see them parade from the National Football Museum and along Deansgate in the city centre.
Locals invited to have their say over Grey Mare Lane estate regeneration plan
A consultation has opened today gathering feedback from local people about the masterplan for the Grey Mare Lane estate in east Manchester.
Additional £6m fund made available to support Manchester's most vulnerable
The Council is to spend an additional £6m to support some of the most vulnerable residents and families across Manchester.
Consultation: Landlord licensing looks to expand to nine new areas across Manchester
A consultation with local residents and landlords opens today asking for feedback about proposals to set up nine new Selective Licensing schemes that could cover 1,900 private rented homes.
Manchester welcomes new Lord Mayor
Councillor Paul Andrews has been appointed the new Lord Mayor in the city of Manchester in a full council meeting today (15 May).
Summer Celebrations to hail 90th anniversary of Manchester Central Library
A milestone anniversary this year will set the stage for a book bonanza filled summer.
Oldham Road improvement works to start next week
A project to improve the roads and footpaths along a key road in the Ancoats area will shortly begin.
Blue Peter Book Club live takes off in Manchester Central Library
Blue Peter Book Club Live launches at Manchester Central Library Saturday 18 May. A free event for families and children 10am - 4pm. The launch of Manchester’s Blue Peter Book Club Badge Trail.
Election chief's reminder message for voters ahead of 2 May polls
Manchester voters in two elections taking place this Thursday, 2 May, are being reminded of polling arrangements.
Driving ban for alleyway fly tipper
A fly tipper, who dumped rubbish in an alleyway as well as using residents' waste container bins to dump building materials and household waste, has been successfully prosecuted by the Council.
Reminders issued as countdown to double elections begins
Manchester electors are being reminded what they will need to do to have their say in two important sets of elections which take place on Thursday 2 May 2024.