Manchester Council is inviting residents to have their say on new cycle routes between the north and east sections of the city centre.
The ‘Northern and Eastern Gateway’ includes plans for cycling/walking routes linking together Ancoats, New Islington, New Cross, New Town, Redbank and Green Quarter.
Designs were prepared following a £160 million allocation to the Mayor’s Cycling and Walking Challenge Fund in 2020, with original proposals put forward last March.
The project has now entered its second consultation stage – with members of the public encouraged to feedback on the plans.
The Gateway also intends to address issues such as “existing public spaces which are not easy to walk or cycle through” and the “need to use Great Ancoats Street”.
Long-term construction on Great Ancoats Street has seen the busy main road redeveloped at a cost of £9.1 million – but the Council has admitted it is “not currently suitable for cycling for people of all ages and abilities.”
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The Council statement reads: “As a whole, the proposals support our aim to make it easier and more pleasant for people to move around the city on foot or by bike.”
“Because of the way we work with our suppliers, making sure they add ‘social value’ to the city, this scheme will mean jobs for local people who may otherwise struggle to find employment, as well as other benefits for local schools and community organisations.”
Two online engagement events will be held on the Northern and Eastern Gateway on Tuesday 9 March 2021 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm and Thursday 11 March 2021 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.
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The consultation will remain open until 18 March 2021.
Learn more about the proposals and consultation by visiting the Manchester City Council website.
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Popular grassroots music festival to return to hidden Manchester street with new fringe events
Emily Sergeant
Manchester’s much-loved grassroots music festival is back next month, and this year, there’s some new fringe events too.
Set across a handful of popular venues up on Deansgate Mews – including The Lion’s Den, Low Four Studios and The Mews Bar – Deansgate Mews Festival is returning for its sixth year this late May bank holiday weekend.
More than 40 music artists will be performing on a mix of outdoor and intimate indoor stages.
But that’s not all, as in what’s set to be an exciting new chapter for 2026, the festival is expanding beyond its core programme with the launch of the first-ever Mews Fest Fringe too.
Popular grassroots music festival Mews Fest returns this late May bank holiday / Credit: Supplied
The inaugural Mews Fest Fringe will be hosted in a large unit within Great Northern Warehouse, which will be transformed into a ‘vibrant’ hub celebrating music, art and independent culture.
Designed as a platform for Manchester’s creative community, the festival space will welcome artists, designers, collectors, and creative entrepreneurs to showcase and sell their work while connecting with festival-goers.
At the Fringe event, you can expect everything from record sellers and vinyl collectors, to vintage clothes, arts and crafts makers, independent creatives, and even bands selling merchandise.
This year there’s also the addition of the Mews Fest Fringe / Credit: Supplied
Already known for its strong grassroots ethos and growing reputation, Mews Fest continues to champion local talent and independent culture – but now with the addition of the Fringe event, the stage is set for its most ‘ambitious and inclusive’ edition to date.
Oh and the best bit? Both festivals will be free to attend, with no need to book tickets beforehand.
Mews Fest and Mews Fest Fringe will take over Deansgate Mews next month on late May bank holiday weekend from Friday 22 – Monday 26 May.
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Peter Kay announces four intimate charity shows in Greater Manchester – but only for these postcodes
Emily Sergeant
Peter Kay has just announced four intimate shows to raise money for a very worthy cause… but you can only get tickets if you live in these particular postcodes.
Comedy legend Peter Kay is set to return home to the Bolton Albert Halls for four very special hometown shows in this summer, marking his first performances at the venue more than two decades.
Taking to the very stage where he recorded the UK’s biggest-selling stand-up DVD, it’s set to be a proper nostalgic homecoming for one of Britain’s most beloved comedians.
The summer shows – which are taking place from 9 – 11 July 2026, even including a matinee performance – this is a rare chance for local fans to be part of something incredibly special, with all funds raised going to Bolton Hospice.
But, there’s a bit of a catch… you’ll only be able to get tickets if you live in Bolton (and some parts of Bury), as it’s strictly limited to BL postcodes.
Peter Kay Live at the Bolton Albert Halls – 2026 Dates
Thursday 9 July (Evening)
Friday 10 July (Evening)
Saturday 11 July (Matinee)
Saturday 11 July (Evening)
Tickets officially go on sale Friday 24 April at 10am, and you can get your hands on them here.
The Manc -
26th February 2021 
