67 h. ago Oldham council recruiting nine bosses costing nearly £1m a year... months after dozens made redundant

Oldham council say many of the positions replace interim roles or 'resdesignate' vacant positions

Economics

68 h. ago The 'disaster' power the council just used and hopes it never has to use again

Eight households are subject to the new power

Events

68 h. ago New 'disaster power' used for first time in Manchester this week

Eight households are subject to the new power

Events

8 d. ago Manchester council says 'it had to move now' after clearing Albert Square homeless camp

“While the vast majority heeded this message and left voluntarily, one person declined to do so voluntarily."

Sport

9 d. ago Manchester WILL get tallest tower after council approve it second time

The application was re-assessed in full by councillors

Politics

9 d. ago Manchester dad's 'life torn apart' after huge fine for offence he did not commit

Heartbroken Abar Ahmed was left stunned after receiving a letter from Manchester council giving him a whopping fine for an offence he says he didn't commit - it has put his family through hell

Politics

2 w. ago Crematorium damaged by lorry as council issues statement on funerals

The rain canopy has completely collapsed to the ground

Events

2 w. ago Oldham council leader says borough faces 'serious challenge' following no

"We have a serious challenge in Oldham around identity politics."

Politics

2 w. ago Oldham council boss 'glad the charade is over' in first statement after explosive leadership challenge

The council boss wants to move on and focus on the change in the borough.

Politics

2 w. ago Oldham council leader clings to power as independents attempt takeover

The leadership challenge failed

Politics

2 w. ago Oldham Council releases 'secret letter' over controversial housing scheme

Oldham council has released the second letter they sent to the government over Places for Everyone.

Politics

2 w. ago Battle of the Deputy Mayors: council accused of 'grubby political deals'

The usually tame mayoral elections are this year stirring up drama at the council.

Politics

2 w. ago He was leader of Salford Council for 15 years, this is why he resigned from the Labour Party

Neal Keeling speaks to veteran councillor Bill Hinds about his long career of public service, and why he's decided to leave the Labour Party after 51 years.

Politics

3 w. ago Salford council breaks all ties with business linked to stadium takeover in latest twist

The Salford Community Stadium is home to Salford Red Devils and Sale Sharks

Politics

3 w. ago Anger erupts as council reveals plans for Greater Manchester town

Backlash against removal of swathes of land from Green Belt

Politics

3 w. ago Gallagher brothers back grassroots music projects ahead of return to Manchester

Council chiefs predict 1.3 million tourists will flock to the city in ‘the summer of all summers’ for live music.

Politics

3 w. ago Why is it taking Salford council a YEAR to put Chapel Street's new bike lanes in?

The controversial project has been unpopular with drivers in its first few weeks - but this is why it's taking as long as it will

Politics