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Getting involved: Volunteering at the Booth Centre

Getting involved: Volunteering at the Booth Centre

Getting involved in volunteering can help you feel more connected to Manchester and support the local community, here’s one writer’s experience
Mayor’s Question Time: Andy Burnham faces questions from Manchester students

Mayor’s Question Time: Andy Burnham faces questions from Manchester students

On September 29 Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, answered student’s questions at a Question Time event, with issues ranging from transport and housing to the monarchy and devolution
A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Jojo Guadagno

A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Jojo Guadagno

Head Theatre Editor Jay Darcy interviews influencer, music artist and twerk dancer, Jojo Guadz, also known as the Prince of Twerk, in the eighth feature of his social media series
On The Streets: Raising awareness of homelessness in Manchester

On The Streets: Raising awareness of homelessness in Manchester

A Manchester-based artist is fighting homelessness by taking his striking paintings onto the streets
What does the fall of the Piccadilly Gardens ‘Berlin Wall’ reveal about us?

What does the fall of the Piccadilly Gardens ‘Berlin Wall’ reveal about us?

Annie Dabb examines the impact of the demolition of the Picadilly Gardens wall, and shows how the middle classes tend to prioritise aesthetics over functionality
Number of rough sleepers in Manchester falls by over a third in 12 months

Number of rough sleepers in Manchester falls by over a third in 12 months

The report shows the influence of Manchester’s ‘A Bed Every Night’ scheme on homelessness
Homeless crisis far from over in Manchester

Homeless crisis far from over in Manchester

Number of rough sleepers in Manchester continues to rise
Franco Manca’s 40,000 Pizza Pledge for the Homeless

Franco Manca’s 40,000 Pizza Pledge for the Homeless

As a commentary on how to be a conscious and sustainable restaurant in 2019/20, Franco Manca are leading the pack. In using their surplus dough to feed the homeless (with pizzas in December and sourdough bread for the year), It’s a company that is setting goals for others to follow.
Andy Burnham admits he may miss rough sleeping target

Andy Burnham admits he may miss rough sleeping target

The Greater Manchester mayor has also urged political leaders to prioritise homelessness during the election
Manchester to add 100,000 people and 65,000 jobs by 2036

Manchester to add 100,000 people and 65,000 jobs by 2036

This building growth also promises increased attention towards homelessness in the city
Social housing allocation will change to help Manchester’s most vulnerable

Social housing allocation will change to help Manchester’s most vulnerable

Following major consultations, Manchester City Council has laid out new plans to alter current social housing policy
University students run 24 hours for homeless charity

University students run 24 hours for homeless charity

University of Manchester students run for 24 hours to raise money for ‘A Bed Every Night’
In conversation with: Joshua Coombes from the #dosomethingfornothing campaign

In conversation with: Joshua Coombes from the #dosomethingfornothing campaign

Bella Jewell meets with Joshua Coombes to discuss the first stop of the Light & Noise exhibition, an event which pairs with TOMS and Centrepoint Manchester to shine a light and make some noise about homelessness
Concerns raised regarding Piccadilly Gardens

Concerns raised regarding Piccadilly Gardens

Last week, two stabbings occurred near Piccadilly Gardens in one night
A passion for fashion (and charity)

A passion for fashion (and charity)

The Manchester Charity Fashion Show are looking to raise money for Lifeshare whilst showcasing the best of Britain’s young design talent.
Manchester has the highest number of deaths of homeless people in England, ONS says

Manchester has the highest number of deaths of homeless people in England, ONS says

Burnham’s campaign to end rough sleeping by 2020 takes yet another hit, following the recent proposal of a £100 fine for rough sleeping
When ‘The What’s on Diary’ met Maisie Williams

When ‘The What’s on Diary’ met Maisie Williams

Fuse FM hosts Matt and Brandon attended TEDx Manchester to interview speakers, including Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams
Manchester to use Finnish homelessness model to tackle epidemic

Manchester to use Finnish homelessness model to tackle epidemic

The ‘Housing First’ model seeks to eliminate causes of homelessness while the council ponders plans to introduce a £100 fine for rough sleeping
City council is guilty of anti-social behaviour

City council is guilty of anti-social behaviour

Sophie Marriott argues that the legislation to fine homeless people in Manchester for ‘Anti-Social Behaviour’ is archaic and misguided.
Continued austerity in Manchester leads to £12 million raid on contingency fund

Continued austerity in Manchester leads to £12 million raid on contingency fund

A rise in the number of children going into care and the number of adults without housing has added pressure to the Manchester Town Hall budgeting crisis