Executive arrangements

Types of local governments in England

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2024 Some councillors elected as Labour resign from the party due to disagreements over the Labour leadership's stance on the Israeli invasion of Gaza.
2024 Manchester City Council held local elections, resulting in a composition of 86 Labour Party councillors, 4 Liberal Democrats, 3 Green Party members, 1 Workers Party of Britain representative, and 1 Independent politician.
2024 Manchester City Council election cycle progresses, with some councillors changing, including a notable election to fill a vacancy caused by James Wilson's resignation.
2024 Another round of council elections takes place, with some notable changes including the election of councillors to fill vacancies and some independent or party-switched representatives.
2023 New councillors elected for several wards, continuing the predominantly Labour Party representation across Manchester City Council constituencies.
2022 Councillors begin their initial term of office across various wards in Manchester, representing different political parties, primarily Labour Party (UK).
December 1 2021 Bev Craig of the Labour Party becomes council leader, succeeding Richard Leese
2020 Major refurbishment of the main Town Hall began, with plans to reopen in 2026.
2018 Manchester City Council underwent boundary changes, resulting in a new electoral structure of 96 councillors representing 32 wards, with three councillors per ward.
2017 Greater Manchester Combined Authority began to be led by a directly elected Mayor of Greater Manchester.
April 2013 Manchester City Council threatened legal action against The Manchester Gazette for unauthorized use of the city's coat of arms on their website.
2011 Manchester City Council became a member of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, expanding its regional collaborative governance.

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