manchester city council
16th October 2020 | By Joanna Devany
Manchester councillors make plea for government funding as drastic cuts loom for 2021Drastic budget cuts are predicted by Manchester City Council over the next year as the impact of the pandemic hits home. In a statement released...
27th June 2020 | By Sarai Van-Cook
Levenshulme cyclists take to street to protest against council’s refusal to install pop-up cycling lanesA human chain of cyclists formed in Levenshulme to criticise Manchester City Council’s “disappointing” response to a bid for government funding for pop-up cycle lanes across...
12th April 2020 | By Zainab Tariq
Manchester businesses are delivering meals to feed people during coronavirus lockdownMany Manchester organisations, including The Bread and Butter Thing, Fare share, Trussell Trust and Open Kitchen, are working together to gather donations and distributing support packages to...
21st February 2020 | By Leonie Backhaus
Council wants to make Northern Quarter greener and safer for pedestrians and cyclistsThe public consultation to pedestrianise parts of the Northern Quarter saw a raft of ideas submitted from cyclists and green campaigners. One of the consultation...
20th January 2020 | By Hannah Barry
Proposed felling of protected trees puts Castlefield wildlife at riskThe proposed felling of 18 trees on the banks of Bridgewater Canal could have a devastating impact on the wildlife of Castlefield, say campaigners. Residents...
18th December 2019 | By Leonie Backhaus
Hulme Community Grocer wins a Be Proud award for bringing the community togetherHulme Community Grocer, which provides cheap, high-quality food for local residents, has won an award for its innovative work bringing the community together. The accolade...
13th December 2019 | By [email protected]
City council threatens to ban student drummer busker from city centre over noise levelsA busking drummer known as ‘Manchester drummer’ to his fans has been told by the council to either stop drumming in the city centre, or face...
6th December 2019 | By Daniel Mardle
Cause of fire at the Cube in Bolton may herald warning for other buildingsThe cause of the fire at The Cube student residents in Bolton is yet to be determined but it has been confirmed that it was cladded...
30th October 2019 | By Isaac Jordan
City council leader faces criticism for labelling protestors ‘climate extremists’Councillor Richard Leese, leader of the city council, is facing criticism for his use of the phrase “climate extremists” when describing climate protestors in Manchester. Councillor Leese...
7th October 2019 | By Isaac Jordan
Activists criticise city council for ‘inaction’ over climate change emergencyManchester City Council has come under fire for ‘inaction’ on the climate emergency following the publication of a Freedom of Information response by climate activists....
10th July 2019 | By [email protected]
Manchester Council declares Climate EmergencyManchester City Councillors have put forward the notion to declare a climate emergency and achieve a carbon neutral city by 2038. Member of Youth Parliament, Ishaa...
22nd December 2018 | By Sam Peckett
Abortion clinic ‘buffer zones’ a possibility in Manchester following ‘harassment’ allegations against anti-abortion groupPro-choice campaigners are pushing for a ‘buffer zone’ to be set up outside a Manchester abortion clinic to protect vulnerable women from ‘harassment’ by anti-abortion...
14th December 2018 | By Lewis Finney
Student Safe campaign aims to reduce student related crimeThe years spent at university can be the more exciting, formative and inspiring time of anyone life. Whether it’s creating new relationships, developing independence or...
29th November 2018 | By R.McCourt
Labour of Love, Manchester city councillor proposes to girlfriend and fellow party member following maiden speech in chamberLord Mayor June Hitchen of Manchester had asked councillors to remain in the chamber yesterday for one final piece of business before allowing the recently elected...
27th November 2018 | By Daniel Davies
Bad planning, ignorant motorists or just plain unsafe: what is stopping more people from getting on their bike?Cyclists in Greater Manchester are voicing their anger over the dangers they face when using Manchester’s bicycle lanes. Images shared by cyclists show that poor planning...
22nd November 2018 | By Lewis Finney
Outrage as council describes unofficial soup kitchens as ‘a bad idea’A Manchester City Council tweet about unofficial soup kitchens has provoked an intense public reaction. The Twitter post was was sent out as part of a thread with...
11th May 2018 | By Nadia Turki
Local elections provide another win for Labour in Fallowfield wardAt the city council elections last week, many incumbent councillors in Manchester were fighting to be re-elected. All 92 seats in the city’s 32 wards were...
26th April 2018 | By nq_admin
‘Dutch-style’ cycle way planned between Chorlton and ManchesterA ‘Dutch-style’ cycleway is being planned to connect Chorlton to Manchester city centre. Inspired by the established cycling culture from The Netherlands, the planned 5km route...
24th April 2018 | By Kieran Hepworth
All Manchester council seats up for grabs on Thursday following boundary changesThe local elections for Manchester City Council will take place on Thursday 3rd May with all 96 seats in 32 wards being fought following boundary...
9th March 2018 | By nq_admin
Somali charity facing axe has funding restored after appeal from Manchester MPA Somali charity in Moss Side has received the green light for another year of funding after appeals from local MPs. The Somali Adult Social...