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…
Council Leader responds to the annual Crane Survey Tuesday 3 February 2026 More Articles News stories News archive Cllr Bev Craig OBE talks about Manchester's growth, building new homes and creating jobs and opportunities for Manchester people following Deloitte's 2026 Crane Survey. Cllr Craig said: “We know that Manchester is one of the most important engines of growth in the UK and one of the fastest growing places in Europe. And it’s a marker of success that our city region’s economy has surpassed £100bn for the very first time. “The annual crane survey is a useful tool in that it…
Supermarket planning app marks key moment for Moston Lane regeneration Wednesday 4 February 2026 More Articles News stories News archive Credit: MSI Architecture A planning application to relocate the Moston Superstore on Pym Street has been submitted helping to unlock an opportunity to create a new public square as part of a major £25m vision for Moston Lane. Pending planning permission, the Moston Superstore will move to a site on Kenyon Lane currently occupied by the Ebsworth Street car park, providing a new and larger food shop for the community, along with dedicated car parking and cycle store for the first time. Existing parking on Pym Street will remain…
12 new waste trucks launched to help access harder to reach streets Friday 6 February 2026 More Articles News stories News archive A dozen waste collection trucks designed to help us navigate narrow roads, and heavily parked streets have been rolled out to serve neighbourhoods across Manchester.  The 12 new vehicles form part of the wider Clean and Green Manchester campaign - an initiative focused on improving environmental standards citywide, encouraging recycling, and promoting responsible waste disposal among communities. This ongoing programme also encourages residents to become familiar on what goes in your recycling bins, to ensure an efficient waste and recycling service for everyone.  Several of the new trucks feature refreshed key messages that encourage and remind residents of everyday sustainable actions and community efforts to make a…
Hundreds join Moonlit Miles to run in the dark Friday 6 February 2026 More Articles News stories News archive Platt Fields Park welcomed hundreds of runners last weekend( 31 January) for a special community running event Moonlit Miles - to raise awareness about women's running safety. Manchester Parks collaborated with the Slow Run Club to facilitate the meet- up event to create a safe and welcoming environment for runners of all abilities and ages regardless of experience. 200 runners were given a free headtorch to keep for future runs, walks or cycle rides and many ran the 3k route around…
Mersey Valley to have first new National River Walk to boost access to Manchester’s great outdoors Wednesday 11 February 2026 More Articles News stories News archive Photo of a group of people walking along the River Mersey The Mersey Valley Way will be the first new National River Walk – improving access to Manchester’s great outdoors. As the first of nine new National River Walks, this new funding will improve access to the walks and nature the Mersey Valley is renowned for.  The project will involve nature recovery and new signage and information along the route as well as public engagement to promote the river walk and encourage new visitors – helping more people to take advantage of the health and wellbeing benefits of visiting and…
