This week we talk to Jess Thompson of the City of Trees project about plans to plant a tree for every individual in the city, what trees do for us and what you can do to help.
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With a Chinese New Year weekend packed full of food, fortune and fun, welcome in the Year of the Dog in Manchester city centre on Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 February 2018.
This week we talk to Paul Martin, Chief Executive and founder of the LGBT Foundation about its history, services, how it fits into the Village and plans for the future.
This week we talk to Jonathan Heyes of Common, Port Street Beer and IndyManBeerCon and Marko Husak of Bundobust about the craft beer explosion, building an empire and whether a £5 pint is ever justified.
City centre retailers have voted in favour of a £6m investment to ensure Manchester’s standing as the leading city destination outside of London.
We’re delighted to announce the successful results of the Manchester BID renewal ballot for a 2018-2023 term. 77% in favour.
As part of CityCo’s ongoing work with the Water Safety Partnership, we are supporting this year’s #DontDrinkandDrown campaign with the Royal…
This week we talk to Hayley Flynn, tour guide and owner of the Skyliner blog about the history of the Northern Quarter, the art of selling monkeys, the importance of street art, how to make a place distinctive and what’s coming next.
On this week’s CottonmouthMCR podcast we chat to Jonathan Schofield of Manchester Confidential about his recent article on how the city centre needs to improve. Arguing about litter, wayfinding and historical awareness. And agreeing vociferously about the need for human helpers.
Manchester retailers have cashed in after thousands of visitors flocked to the city centre during Halloweekend. Organised by Manchester’s Business Improvement District (Manchester BID) the free two-day festival saw a surge in footfall across the city.
The new Business Plan for a second term of Manchester’s Business Improvement District was developed over a 12 month consultation, through a Shadow Board process, with priorities agreed by businesses across Manchester’s retail heart.
Manchester City Council are currently dropping around letters to inform businesses about this year’s Christmas Markets set-up. The markets will trade each day from 10th November to 20th December.