Nearly fifty demonstrators took part in the Manchester leg of a national week of action against the coalition’s changes to incapacity benefit on Wednesday.
South Manchester community centre Levenshulme Inspire is holding an ‘Ideas Night’ this Tuesday evening. Members of the public are invited to share their views for how the non-profit venue can develop as a host for local activities, entertainment and workshops.
Manchester’s Liberal Democrats face devastation following last night’s local elections as the party lost all 11 incumbent council seats, including that of local party leader Simon Ashley.
Parents from Save Manchester Sure Start are demanding that Manchester City Council leader Sir Richard Leese stick to his commitment to hold options for keeping the centres in public hands open after learning that council crèche services are already being handed over to private providers.
Local historian Michael Herbert has begun a programme of walking tours of Manchester. Red Flag Walks will explore the city’s radical and working class history.
Bahraini students whose scholarships were removed following their participation in protests in Manchester are facing destitution and major disruption to their studies. The students and their supporters have called on universities, higher education institutions and the public in Greater Manchester to offer greater support to those affected by the political turmoil in Bahrain.
Around 100 people stole a few hours away from royal wedding celebrations to mourn the death of public services at a mock funeral held in St Anne’s Square.
