manchester city council

26th March 2025 | By Leslie Kerwin

Block the Block protest ahead of latest court battle over student accommodation

Members of Hulme campaign group Block the Block protested outside Manchester Civil Justice Centre on Monday ahead of their latest legal battle against the city...

10th March 2025 | By Faraz Arian

Rusholme councillor shares vision for ‘strong and united’ Manchester

Rusholme Labour councillor Rabnawaz Akbar discussed his career journey along with his hopes for the future of Manchester with the Northern Quota. Born into a...

6th March 2025 | By Ruby Henry-Dicks

This City in the Northern Quarter: a sustainable solution or a recipe for gentrification?

Manchester’s Northern Quarter, renowned for its independent spirit and vibrant culture, is the proposed location for the council’s latest This City housing development. As the city...

29th January 2025 | By Ed Charlesworth

Labour councillor accused of not listening to constituents’ concerns over children’s safety

Union protesters were escorted out a of council meeting by security after complaints that councillors had ignored concerns from residents about the roadside safety of...

19th May 2024 | By Emmanuella Coffie

empowerment in action: Fallowfield residents forge their community’s destiny

A new report by the Institute of Student Employers (ISE) reveals that the cost-of-living crisis is driving graduates and apprentices to leave their jobs for better-paying opportunities.

16th May 2024 | By Anna Klekot

Chorlton library being brought back to its ‘heritage design’ as exciting plans are revealed

Chorlton library is currently undergoing major refurbishment to bring the building back to its original grandeur.

11th May 2024 | By Thomas Why

Council’s potential new scheme following controversial Withington low traffic trial

The council have confirmed that the low traffic neighbourhood scheme in Withington will not progress, replacing it with a proposed solution.

10th May 2024 | By Thomas Why

Withington community in favour of public square regeneration project

A council report has revealed that the Withington community are in favour of revitalising the public square, as investment has been approved.

24th April 2024 | By Matthew Barber

Tent protest for Gaza ceasefire in Manchester

A protest has started in Manchester with people camping out to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. The week-long protest began on the 23rd of March.

22nd April 2024 | By Leslie Kerwin

Mayoral elections: Greater Manchester candidates agree ‘a set of standards’ should be placed on student accommodation after election

Current Labour mayor Andy Burnham and the Liberal Democrats’ Jake Austin have confirmed student accommodation would be included on the Good Landlord Charter if they...

2nd April 2024 | By Anna Klekot

Businesses harmed in Chorlton by new cycleways

Roadworks still ongoing outside businesses on Manchester Road as footfall drops in Chorlton

19th March 2024 | By Makenna Ali

Manchester City Council launches period poverty campaign in libraries

Package for Val campaign is introduced in 18 libraries to combat period poverty in Manchester

12th March 2024 | By Makenna Ali

Hulme Celebrates International Women’s Day with a health and wellbeing day

Women partake in a day filled with activities to help their mental health and wellbeing for International Women's Day in Hulme

22nd January 2024 | By Emmanuella Coffie

Campaign for Inclusion: Manchester People First Demands Equal Opportunities

Manchester People First, a self-advocacy group for individuals with learning disabilities, has called on Manchester City Council to take action in promoting equal rights and...

15th January 2024 | By Amber Brooks

New strategy put in place after youth homelessness rises 57% in the last five years

Help is being offered to young people in need of accommodation in new strategy

11th January 2024 | By Thomas Why

Historic Hulme pub to be brought back to ‘original grandeur’

The historic pub and music venue, previously known as the Junction Hotel on Rolls Crescent is set for a regeneration scheme for the first time following its closure in 2016.

8th January 2024 | By Anna Klekot

Redevelopment of Fallowfield campus deferred due to residents objection

A united decision defers the demolition of a popular student campus in South Manchester. Long-term residents and student are objecting the redevelopment of the campus...

8th January 2024 | By Osaro Ojo

Chanel’s Spectacular Métiers d’Art 2023/2024 Show showers Manchester hopes of economic boom

Manchester basked in Chanel’s 2023/2024 edition of Métiers d’Art show with council saying the show could bring an economic boom to the city  The deputy...

8th January 2024 | By Osaro Ojo

Manchester city welcomes 2024 new year with a spectacular firework amidst heavy downpour

Manchester City Council declares a New Year’s Eve fireworks display in Castlefield Bowl on Liverpool Road for 2024. Councillor Pat Karney, the Christmas and New...

6th December 2023 | By Makenna Ali

Local activists claim “the system is by nature divided by rich and poor and gender baselines”

Feminist Socialist Alternative took to Oxford Road in Manchester to mark the United Nation’s international day for the elimination of violence against women. Socialist Alternative...