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Manchester launches new campaign to tackle health inequalities
Manchester City Council and Manchester Active have launched a major new community-powered campaign aimed at improving access to physical activity and...
Dan Benn Thu, 03/05/2026 - 10:28Life expectancy in Manchester rises as new figures show narrowing health gap
People living in Manchester are now experiencing longer lives, according to new Office for National Statistics data covering 2022–2024. The figures...
Dan Benn Thu, 02/26/2026 - 10:36Manchester makes record progress on housing strategy
Manchester City Council has reported major progress in delivering its ambitious Housing Strategy, with the city firmly on track to meet its goal of...
Dan Benn Thu, 01/15/2026 - 10:40Purple Lights & Powerful Change: Manchester Champions Older People in Groundbreaking Way
Older people will be in the spotlight this week as Manchester celebrates the UN International Day of Older Persons with the launch of a pioneering set...
jonathand@cogn… Wed, 10/01/2025 - 10:35From Prisons to Progress: The Surprising Projects Transforming Manchester’s Foundational Economy
A pioneering fund has awarded £275,000 to a range of projects aiming to spark innovation in Greater Manchester’s “foundational economy”.
Twenty...
jonathand@cogn… Thu, 08/07/2025 - 08:39Manchester City Council takes pioneering step to tackle end of life poverty
Manchester Council and the end of life charity Marie Curie are working together to make sure people in the city who are living with a terminal illness...
jonathand@cogn… Thu, 06/26/2025 - 08:35Councils collaborate on major regeneration plans
Manchester City Council (MCC) and Salford City Council (SCC) have unveiled bold plans for the long-term regeneration of the Strangeways and Cambridge...
Dan Benn Fri, 03/07/2025 - 08:44As good as Gold - Council is first in UK to earn environmental awareness accolade
Manchester City Council has become the first local authority in the UK to be awarded ‘Gold’ status for its staff’s understanding of climate change.
... jonathand@cogn… Wed, 03/05/2025 - 09:14Tom Stannard Takes Helm as Manchester City Council's New Chief Executive
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Tom Stannard has officially begun his tenure as Manchester City Council's new Chief Executive, becoming only the third person to hold this position in...
jonathand@cogn… Tue, 02/11/2025 - 09:29
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Webinar - EV charging maintenance and future-proofing: delivering for current and future demand 2025
The panel of experts and local authorities discuss everything you need to know about the EV charging infrastructure process after rollout: maintenance, operations, availability and uptime, and futureproofing and learn more about making sure the EV charge points in your local authority are serving the community to the highest standards.
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Digitalisation of the Public Sector 2025
The UK tech sector is projected to grow by £41.5 billion by 2025, creating 678,000 jobs. Councils spend £1-2 billion on IT annually, much of it on outdated systems. How can these funds drive real transformation and ensure staff are equipped for new tech?
