Manchester City Council4 Feb 2026Greater Manchester's council elections in 2026People living in all 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester will head to the polls on Thursday 7 May.4 Feb 20261 Feb 2026City centre gardens to be fenced off for 18 monthsSome residents say the area in Manchester city centre has "lost its charm" as they welcome the upgrade. 1 Feb 202622 Jan 2026'I got parking fine while visiting dying daughter'Brian Farrington, from St Helens, was with his dying daughter Joanne at The Christie in Manchester.22 Jan 202621 Jan 2026Work under way on £500m town centre regenerationDemolition work begins at a shopping centre as part of the £500m regeneration of Wythenshawe.21 Jan 202612 Jan 2026Chief exec quits over inappropriate behaviour claimsJames Binks steps down from his role at Rochdale Council after an investigation by his past employer.12 Jan 20268 Jan 2026Manchester's Bonfire Night displays could returnThe potential move comes after changes to government money made available to councils.8 Jan 202630 Dec 2025Corrie star dedicates MBE to working class actorsSally Lindsay is among those from north-west England recognised in the New Year's Honours list.30 Dec 202510 Dec 2025Manchester Town Hall gets extra £95m for revampWork on the Grade-I listed Victorian building will now cost nearly £525m and is set for completion in 2027.10 Dec 202527 Nov 2025Free council fireworks 'back with a bang' in 2026 Manchester City Council says increased funding means fireworks can come back with a bang from 2026.27 Nov 2025...
