5 h. ago Manchester council responds after mum left 'with nothing' slams being told to move miles away

Fortunately, the family survived the house fire

Politics

3 d. ago Golden Globe viewers slam 'messy' announcement as they're left with the same complaint

The Golden Globe Awards nominations have been announced, with some huge titles up for prestigious accolades – but viewers couldn't help but focus on one 'butchered' moment

Politics

4 d. ago 'Salford council should tell us what they're spending, it's our money'

Residents are demanding the council shares how it spends public money using purchase cards.

Economics

6 d. ago 'It just isn’t viable for us, I am sorry': Team behind popular Manchester markets stand down

Manchester council have confirmed the Levenshulme market will return next year, however

Politics

7 d. ago How Manchester bosses are defending maximum council tax rise when things aren't actually as bad as usual

'Once you do not raise it, you lose it forever'

Economics

7 d. ago What council says over maximum tax hike as it defends position

'Once you do not raise it, you lose it forever'

Politics

7 d. ago Oldham Council candidate 'upset and fearful' after men petrol bomb his car in 'targeted arson attack'

Shah Bahram recently announced he would stand for the Oldham Group in St Mary's ward

Events

9 d. ago Council issues warning as repairs on major road set to cause traffic delays

The emergency works are coinciding with another road closure

Events

1 week ago Council chief executive suspended over allegations of inappropriate behaviour

The allegations form part of investigation being carried out by the suspended chief executive's previous employer

Politics

1 week ago Salford council slammed after admitting thousands of pounds of expenses were not recorded

The authority is facing questions over its spending of public money - but has refused to release the full figures.

Politics

2 w. ago Council predicts £16m budget gap and faces ‘one of its toughest’ financial challenges

Residents face a five per cent increase in bills as Bury council attempts to balance the books

Economics

2 w. ago This land is no longer needed, and it's about to be ‘unlocked’ to make way for hundreds of homes

The sections of land are no longer needed by the local authority

Politics

2 w. ago Council bosses won't cut jobs or services to fill £6.5m budget gap

Children's services is overbudget by over £6m

Economics

2 w. ago Manchester council firework displays set for huge return in 2026 following years of absence

It'll be the first time since the pandemic the council-run event takes place

Events

2 w. ago Manchester Pride 2026 is happening, and the council has made a promise

"We should go back to home-made Pride. We don’t need to pay for Hollywood stars to come to Manchester at exorbitant rates"

Politics

2 w. ago The council overspending at the rate of nearly £500k per week

Rocketing demand for children's social care means Bolton council will need to dip into its cash reserves to balance the books

Economics

3 w. ago Controversial plans for parish council in Salford abandoned amid 'deep concerns'

The proposals have divided opinions in the neighbourhood.

Politics

3 w. ago Council facing 'extraordinarily difficult' problem with projected £35m hole to plug

There is growing demand for vital services in the city.

Economics

4 w. ago Man accused of verbally abusing council leader pleads not guilty

The incident is alleged to have taken place earlier this year

Politics