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Thursday, Jun 6

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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.

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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…

Wednesday, Jun 5

15

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.

Monday, Jun 3

17

Takeaway boss prosecuted for fraudulently claiming £20k Covid support grants

A takeaway business and its owner have each been fined after attempting to claim more than £20k in Government grants that they were not entitled to following a Council investigation.

15

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.

Friday, May 31

14

Manchester Culture Awards 2024 - nominations now open!

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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.

Tuesday, May 28

15

New strategy launch puts stronger communities at the heart of Council policy

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A new strategy has launched looking at how to build stronger communities across Manchester.

Friday, May 24

19

Manchester City Parade Sunday 26 May - list of road closures necessary to facilitate the parade

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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…

Manchester chosen as host city for prestigious Japan Week 2025

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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…

16

The hunt for the Blue Peter Book Club Badge trail begins

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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.

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Redevelopment of Hough End Leisure Centre is now complete

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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

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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…

Monday, May 20

16

Premier League champions Manchester City to celebrate their historic four-in-a-row achievement with parade through Manchester

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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…

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Locals invited to have their say over Grey Mare Lane estate regeneration plan

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A consultation has opened today gathering feedback from local people about the masterplan for the Grey Mare Lane estate in east Manchester.

Thursday, May 16

Additional £6m fund made available to support Manchester's most vulnerable

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The Council is to spend an additional £6m to support some of the most vulnerable residents and families across Manchester.

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Consultation: Landlord licensing looks to expand to nine new areas across Manchester

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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.

Wednesday, May 15

16

Manchester welcomes new Lord Mayor

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Councillor Paul Andrews has been appointed the new Lord Mayor in the city of Manchester in a full council meeting today (15 May).

Tuesday, May 14

11

Summer Celebrations to hail 90th anniversary of Manchester Central Library

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A milestone anniversary this year will set the stage for a book bonanza filled summer.

Friday, May 10

17

Oldham Road improvement works to start next week

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A project to improve the roads and footpaths along a key road in the Ancoats area will shortly begin.

Tuesday, May 7

12

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.

Monday, Apr 29

Election chief's reminder message for voters ahead of 2 May polls

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Manchester voters in two elections taking place this Thursday, 2 May, are being reminded of polling arrangements.

Wednesday, Apr 24

20

Driving ban for alleyway fly tipper

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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.

Tuesday, Apr 9

17

A full list of candidates standing in Manchester’s local elections on Thursday 2 May 2024 has now been published.

A total of 153 candidates are seeking election to 33 places on Manchester City Council.

Tuesday, Mar 26

15

Reminders issued as countdown to double elections begins

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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.

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Take a walkthrough tour of Manchester Libraries online

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Manchester library 3D virtual tours are now available online.

Monday, Mar 25

20

Awards for Manchester foster carers who have clocked up over 700 years' service between them

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Foster carers in Manchester who between them have devoted more than 700 years looking after some of the city's most vulnerable children and young people have been recognised by the council at its annual Foster Carer Awards.

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Action plan launched to preserve and protect character of Manchester’s Gay Village

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For decades, Manchester’s Gay Village has been an essential safe space for members of the LGBTQ+ community who have made this city their home.

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Easter packed activities for all the family comes to Heaton Park

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A fun-filled weekend for all the family to enjoy is coming to Heaton Park this Easter.

Friday, Mar 22

16

Withington community welcomes proposed public space investment following consultation

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Local people and businesses have shown their support for two projects to improve public spaces in Withington Village and create a more pedestrian first approach to the high street.