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In 2020 Manchester City Council will embark on a ‘once in a generation’ programme of improvement works that will see positive changes made to some of the city’s key highways.

The day will include a series of workshops from leading and experienced practitioners based on some of the most common enquiries that Manchester BID receive. Click to find out more and register.

Manchester major stores opening hours; Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, Manchester Arndale, Boots, Debenhams, Primark, Paperchase, M&S. Download Printable Spreadsheet (PDF)  

The Christmas Markets build will start on Friday 25 October and be completed in phases, street by street. They will open on Friday 8 November.

Our next security Tabletop Exercise, delivered in partnership with Greater Manchester Police, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue and Manchester City Council, is aimed at night-time businesses.

Due to security cordons around the event site a number of road closures and diversions will be in operation.

From Friday 30 August – Monday 2 September the Extinction Rebellion Protest took place in Manchester city centre.

Business Notice: Extinction Rebellion is protesting in central Manchester from Friday 30 August – Monday 2 September.

Retailers across Manchester city centre have stepped up their support of Manchester Pride with a range of fundraising activities, special events and window dressings.

A giant rooftop monster invasion, Trick or Treat trail and skeleton parade. Spooky screenings, a mad science castle, creepy carnival and poisonous maze!

David Allinson, Centre Director at Manchester Arndale, has been appointed as the new chair of CityCo. Heading up the largest city centre shopping mall in Britain, Allinson brings a wealth of experience and knowledge of Manchester to the role.

Note for Manchester city centre Businesses: Simply Health Great Manchester Run (this Sunday 19th May) and MCFC Victory Parade (next Monday 20th). Timings, Routes, Road Closures, Travel Advice.