Pedestrianisation of Stevenson Square hits new milestone
After Stevenson Square closed permanently to traffic during the Covid pandemic, there has been strong public support to make its closure permanent.
Now, following several consultations the Council has been able to ensure that the majority of the square will remain pedestrianised. This is alongside several planned improvements to make the Northern Quarter a better place for pedestrians and cyclists.
For more detail on the proposed plans visit the Council's website here.
 Free family fun for National Play Day
As part of 2022 Our Year, we’re celebrating National Play Day with a day of free family fun on 3 August. From 11am until 3pm, Whitworth Park will host a festival of workshops and activities for children up to age 14 – from face-painting, storytelling, and crafts to circus skills, den building, a climbing wall and a visit from Magic Light Pictures’ Pip and Posy. Come along and discover the benefits of play at this free community event.
Get Gadget-tastic with this year's summer reading challenge
Youngsters in Manchester will be encouraged to hit the books as the Summer Reading Challenge returns.
It is simple to take part in this year’s technology themed journey – children just have to read any six library books of their own choice or from the Gadgeteers collection of books and pick up a special sticker each time they finish one.
To find out about the reading challenge and how to get involved in the fun head to the Council's web page on the event.
 Loads to Do this summer
Summer is here, so it's time to get out and about! It's been a tough couple of years for us all but not least for Manchester's children and young people, who have shown immense resilience in the face of the pandemic. We want to celebrate their courage in 2022 Our Year, and make sure there are plenty of ways for them to stay stimulated and have fun when they're off school.
Keep an eye on the Loads To Do website, which will be updated throughout the holidays with loads of great activities for children and young people across parks, sports, libraries, galleries and more to keep you and your family busy and entertained this summer.
Manchester scoops top council award
At the recently held Local Government Chronicle Awards, Manchester City Council took home the coveted prize of 'Council of the Year'.
The Council took the title for its ambition, innovation and civic leadership even as it helped support the city through the Covid pandemic - and its refreshed focus on putting people at the heart of everything it does.
Read more about this achievement here.
 Have your say on Heaton Park
Heaton Park is one of Manchester's most popular destinations and we're proud of how many people visit to relax, exercise, and enjoy themselves.
We want to ensure that Heaton Park remains the best it can be and to keep improving it. We've created a new survey so that you can share your on the park's features and services. Your views will shape our discussions on the future of Heaton Park.
Please consider taking a few minutes to complete the survey here: http://www.manchester.gov.uk/heatonparksurvey
Apply for a discretionary energy payment
If you weren’t eligible for a £150 payment from the Government's core Council Tax Energy Rebate Scheme or the Discretionary £150 Council Tax Energy Rebate Scheme to support families and vulnerable residents, you may be able to apply for a one off £150 payment from our discretionary fund.
Apply for a discretionary energy payment | £150 Council Tax Energy Rebate | Manchester City Council.
Household Support Fund spring payments
Households who receive Council Tax Support or certain groups who don't have to pay Council Tax have been sent a payment from the Household Support Fund. These households have been sent a letter with a Post Office Payout voucher which you can cash at any local Post Office branch.
If you haven't yet cashed your voucher, please check your unopened post and communal mailboxes.
The deadline for cashing the voucher is 10 September 2022.
For more information visit: https://www.manchester.gov.uk/HSF or call 0161 234 5678
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