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Businesses join forces to clean St Ann’s Square

Local businesses came together on 22nd February to clean St Ann’s Square and ultimately enhance the visitor experience at one of the city’s most popular shopping destinations.

Episode 26: Reclaim Project with Ruth Ibegbuna

In this episode of CottonmouthMCR we chat to Ruth Ibegbuna, founder and now outgoing Chief Exec of the Reclaim Project, which works with working class people in Manchester and across the country.

CityCo attends National Counter Terrorism summit

The conference was coordinated by Team London Bridge and Better Bankside BID to bring businesses and law enforcement to together to share learnings from the 2017 attacks at Borough Market and Manchester Arena.

Episode 24: Katy Ashton, People’s History Museum

In this episode of CottonmouthMCR we talk to Katy Ashton, Director of the People’s History Museum about the history of the museum, its social mission, work with kids, and the difficulties of collecting leaflets and badges. 

St Ann’s Square Clean-Up Day, Thursday 22 February

CityCo and the Heart of Manchester BID are working in partnership with Manchester City Council, Greater Manchester Police and Biffa to organise a clean-up day for St Ann’s Square on Thursday 22 February.

Episode 23: City of Trees

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.

Chinese New Year 2018 Celebrations

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.

Episode 22: The LGBT Foundation

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.

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