MIL-OSI UK Cities: Top marks for ten years of Manchester Day
Source: City of Manchester Ten years in and still going strong this year’s Manchester Day was once again a triumphant success scoring top marks with the thousands of people who flocked to enjoy it. After a decade of wowing the crowds it seemed fitting that the anniversary theme of Manchester Day was ‘TEN OUT OF […]
Read More →MIL-OSI UK Cities: Manchester’s first integrated health and community hub proposed for Gorton moves ahead
Source: City of Manchester Local people are being asked for their input on Manchester’s first multi-service health and community hub planned for Gorton. Residents are invited to a walk-in event at Gorton Library, Garratt Way, Manchester M18 8HE on: Tuesday 25 June from 12pm – 6pm Thursday 27th June from 3pm – 9pm Discussions are […]
Read More →MIL-OSI UK Cities: Pioneering clean air scheme will Protect Playgrounds from pollution in Manchester
Source: City of Manchester A new pilot scheme which aims to boost air quality in school playgrounds located next to major roads is set to launch in Manchester. Scientists from Lancaster University have designed a programme which they believe has the potential to transform national policy, by demonstrating how evergreen hedges can be used as […]
Read More →MIL-OSI UK Cities: New multi-agency approach to tackle school exclusions
Source: City of Manchester A brand new strategy that takes a multi-agency approach to promoting inclusion and preventing exclusion from the city’s schools is up for discussion this week. The draft strategy has been produced in close partnership with schools, colleges, nurseries and others – including police and health services – to ensure that schools are […]
Read More →MIL-OSI UK Cities: Manchester sets out ambition to be an accredited national living wage employer
Source: City of Manchester Manchester City Council has outlined its ambition to be accredited as a Living Wage Employer by the Living Wage Foundation (LWF) in a report to the Resources and Governance Scrutiny Committee. (Tues, 18 June 2019). As one of Manchester’s largest employers, the Council already pays directly employed staff a minimum of […]
Read More →MIL-OSI UK Cities: New Prime Minister must support HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail, say Northern council leaders
Source: City of Manchester Sir Richard Leese on HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail Leaders of councils throughout the North of England have sent a joint letter to the Conservative leadership contenders urging them to commit to the delivery of HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail. With the future prosperity of the region balanced on the successful […]
Read More →MIL-OSI UK Cities: The only thing missing on Manchester Day is a market… well not anymore
Source: City of Manchester In yet another Manchester Day first, an official event market will see some Manchester makers bring their creations to Exchange Square on Sunday 23 June. Open throughout the day, from midday until 6pm, the Manchester Day Market is the place to take a little bit of the city home with you. […]
Read More →MIL-OSI UK Cities: Ten prizes you can win this Manchester Day
Source: City of Manchester The Manchester Day photography prize is one of the most hotly contested competitions of the year and the decision to choose the top picture is always passionately debated by the judges. This year – in celebration of the tenth Manchester day and the day’s theme: 10 out of 10 – there […]
Read More →MIL-OSI UK Cities: Manchester Day returns for its tenth outing this weekend
Source: City of Manchester A decade since the first event, Manchester Day returns this weekend (Sunday 23 June) celebrating this year’s theme: 10 out of 10. The mass celebration of the city, created by the people of Manchester, will transform the city with a cacophony of sound, colour and movement between midday and 6pm, taking […]
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