manchester city council
29th January 2025 | By Ed Charlesworth
Labour councillor accused of not listening to constituents’ concerns over children’s safetyUnion 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 destinyA 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 revealedChorlton 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 trialThe 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 projectA 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 ManchesterA 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 electionCurrent 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 cyclewaysRoadworks 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 librariesPackage 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 dayWomen 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 OpportunitiesManchester 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 yearsHelp 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 objectionA 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 boomManchester 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 downpourManchester 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...
1st December 2023 | By Zoe Spencer
Climate Emergency Manchester urge the council to ditch advertising high-carbon productsA Manchester-based activist group are putting pressure on the council to reduce the number of advertisements around the city centre promoting fossil fuel companies and...
28th November 2023 | By Thomas Why
“The numbers are going up” as Manchester city council initiate winter plan to aid rough sleepersManchester city council have recently announced its plan to help people sleeping rough in Manchester this winter as number of rough sleepers rises.
19th November 2023 | By Makenna Ali
Modern Slavery is on the rise increasing homelessness in ManchesterManchester Councillors have called for action to uncover modern slavery in the city as it is causing a rise in homelessness in Manchester. At a...