Twelve Manchester organisations to share nearly £1m in council grants
A dozen arts organisations are set to share nearly £1 million in council grants over the next three years, it’s been announced.
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Council orders new restaurant to remove 'modest' sign following neighbour complaint
A business owner has been ordered to take down a 'modest' sign from his restaurant following a neighbour's complaint that they could see the sign from their front window.
The ‘lifeline’ services which could close this month after losing council cash
Liaqat Ali is a carer for his disabled wife. Both born in Pakistan, the couple who live in Whalley Range rely on the support of the city's South Asian community.
Canadian universities need to be more inclusive for Para athletes, says Paralympic Athletes' Council chair
There's a yawning chasm between committing to inclusion and acting on it.
Council leader's pride over Sale town centre transformation
The leader of Trafford council has hailed extensive work being carried out to transform one of the borough’s largest towns - Sale. Coun Tom Ross said that Sale is ‘fast making a name for itself as a great place to live, work, visit and socialise’.
Council ordered to pay £1,500 to man and his daughter who waited 19 months for shower to be fixed
A disabled man who waited 19 months for his shower to be adapted has been paid compensation by Bolton Council after they were found to be at fault. The man had several falls using his shower while waiting for the adaptations to completed.
'We cannot bring twins home to a hotel': Dad facing homelessness makes plea to council after being offered B&B miles away
A dad says he feels like Salford Council has ‘put a gun to my head’ as he faces being losing his home at the same time his partner gives birth to twins.
Crunch talks with Arts Council fail to find solution to save Coliseum Theatre
Crunch talks aimed at saving Oldham’s Coliseum theatre and protecting dozens of jobs have ended in stalemate but campaigners say the fight ‘isn’t over’.