Refurbished Merseybank Clubhouse officially opens, marking a new era for community sport and social activity Monday 16 February 2026 More Articles News stories News archive Manchester City Council, alongside Fletcher Moss Rangers Football Club and the Football Foundation, is proud to announce the official opening of the newly refurbished Merseybank Clubhouse. It is a revitalised community space designed to support grassroots football, expand opportunities for women and girls, and provide a welcoming social hub for local residents. The project fulfils Fletcher Moss Rangers’ long‑standing ambition to transform the much‑loved 1950s building into a modern, accessible and energy‑efficient facility that will serve the community for generations. Their 2023…
WorkWell wins big as it empowers more people with mental and physical health conditions to find work Monday 16 February 2026 More Articles News stories News archive A new initiative that supports people into and during work while they are managing their physical and mental health has won big at a national award in London. The WorkWell programme, launched in December 2024, scooped the Employment Related Services Association (ERSA Award after supporting 649 people with health-related barriers to stay in work or find work, while a patient in Manchester Foundation Trust Hospitals.  One of 15 pilots running on a national level, the initiative runs as part of the wider Greater Manchester Strategy/Making Manchester Fairer action plan for improving employment…
Victoria North: Proposals for next phase of Collyhurst regeneration are presented to residents Tuesday 17 February 2026 More Articles News stories News archive A consultation is now open to gather views and feedback about the next ambitious phase of regeneration in the north Manchester neighbourhood. Collyhurst was chosen as one of the first focus areas for investment as part of the major Victoria North regeneration programme – a partnership between Manchester City Council and FEC - that will see more than 15,000 new homes across seven distinct neighbourhoods in the coming years.  Initial consultation for future regeneration in Collyhurst completed in November 2025, which provided…
Council Leader urges Manchester to come together against hate Thursday 19 February 2026 More Articles News stories News archive Cllr Bev Craig OBE asserts Manchester's core values as a welcoming city with diversity and respect at its heart ahead of a Britain First march in the city this weekend. The message from Manchester's leaders is one of unity, urging residents to come together against hatred in all its forms. Cllr Craig said: “Whatever challenges we face, Manchester stands together. Our unity is stronger than hate and the values that unite us will always hold firm. “We are a welcoming and friendly city,…
Bridging the gap: Exhibition showcases talent of young Ukrainian artists Thursday 29 January 2026 More Articles News stories News archive An exhibition which celebrates the experiences of young Ukrainian artists is set to take place at the Manchester Central Library. From Monday, January 26, Bridge of Sunflowers will be open to the public. This exhibition will comprise of works created by Ukrainian artists from the city of Lviv, presenting a unique collection of works which explore the ongoing impact of the war in Ukraine not only on the country itself but the people who are living through it. Participants were…
Digital education resource launched from Marcus Rashford Wall of Hope Thursday 29 January 2026 More Articles News stories News archive Manchester Libraries in partnership with Withington Walls have produced an exciting new digital educational resource, designed for schools to use with children in Key Stages 2 and 3. The digital resource presents a curated selection of 100 items from the Marcus Rashford Mural Tributes archive, held at Manchester Central Library, and uses them to reflect on themes such as community action, empathy and the power of the collective. The resource is primarily designed to be used in class by schools,…
Work starts on new Wythenshawe Culture Hub Friday 30 January 2026 More Articles News stories News archive The first phase of the £500m plans to transform Wythenshawe Civic has entered an exciting new chapter, with Manchester City Council and placemaker Muse commencing construction of the new Culture Hub. The new hub will provide a major boost for budding artists and creative groups and organisations in Wythenshawe, by delivering an environment for everyone to enjoy with access to professional, as well as grassroots culture and creativity. Sitting within Civic, the hub will include space for food and drink on the ground…
Manchester City Council to tackle scourge of social housing tenancy fraud starting with key amnesty Monday 2 February 2026 More Articles News stories News archive From today (Monday 2 Feb 2026) the Council will start a key amnesty allowing tenants in social rented homes to hand in their keys without consequence if they are renting out a home illegally. The amnesty that will come to an end at the end of the month (Friday 27 Feb 2026) is the first stage of a campaign to tackle tenancy fraud city-wide. This type of fraud can be a criminal offence and takes homes away from those that…
