New government statistics show a decrease for the first time since 2010, although the closure of a flagship shelter looms large

The shelter opened in November to kick off Burnham’s flagship ‘Bed Every Night’ scheme but was forced to close on Christmas Eve as a result of electrical problems

Victoria Evans speaks to Gaby Hartfield about ‘Once a Month’, a Student Action project fighting period poverty in a compassionate and practical way.

Louis Haddad reviews the photography exhibition, ‘We Are All One’, which sought to humanise the pandemic of homelessness; an all-too-familiar problem in Manchester

Investigations editor, Felix Hanif-Banks takes a look at the crime figures posted in Manchester City Council’s latest ‘State of the City Report’.

Grace Revill reviews a talk about the role of Spice within the Manchester community and the positive steps that are being taken to combat the problem

Liv Clarke spoke with Lora Krasteva about the With One Voice Arts and Homelessness festival which will take place from the 12th until the 18th of November

Greater Manchester launch scheme ‘A Bed Every Night’ campaign, which aims to provide shelter for an estimated 500 rough sleepers

Proposals to build a 35-storey tower bloc, dubbed the ‘Flintoff Towers’ by local residents, have been turned down by Manchester councillors after fears it would have a ‘disastrous’ impact on the Castlefield Conservation area

Invisible Manchester is an initiative that allows visitors to take an alternative tour of the city, led by a homeless guide.

Labour mayor Andy Burnham was put under the spotlight by members of the public in a Q and A style event.

Manchester is known internationally as one of the UK’s best places to live, a reputation that locals and students alike will never tire of flaunting. Buzzing nightlife, expansive shopping centres and an ever-rising skyline all show off the best Manchester has to offer, but in stark contrast to this the issues of rough sleeping and […]

The Social Enterprise, Invisible Manchester, is to train people who have been affected by homelessness to become tour guides of their city

Sylvie Copley talks about The Big Change Society, and how students can help tackle the issue of homelessness while at University.

One year on from Manchester City Council’s revised vision on tackling homelessness, I asked if any productive changes been made. Sean Proudman, who has been homeless for four years, spoke about his experience of rough sleeping and the support he has received.

A programme of events including conferences, art, and live music, as part of Manchester Homelessness Awareness Week

Take action against homelessness and camp out with RAG Manchester