Council approves £1 billion 2026/27 budget to improve Manchester Friday 27 February 2026 More Articles News stories News archive Manchester City Council has today (Friday 27 February) set its budget for 2026/27, outlining how it will make a positive difference to the city and its residents.   After 14 years of Government funding cuts and unfunded pressures from 2010 to 2024, which saw Manchester among the hardest hit places in the country, the Council’s financial position has improved due to fairer funding from the current Government which reflects the city’s needs.   For the first time this year, its revenue…