Councillor Bev Craig

Council - Wednesday, 15th July, 2026 10.00 am

The Council meeting on Wednesday 15 July 2026 primarily focused on noting urgent key decisions made since the last meeting and addressing several notices of motion concerning the city's future, housing, and social issues. Key decisions included approving contracts for electricity and gas supply, and awarding a temporary contract for home from hospital services. The Council also considered motions regarding a New Era for Manchester, record housing delivery, confronting far-right rhetoric, and a pension divestment survey.

Health and Wellbeing Board - Wednesday, 10th June, 2026 10.00 am

The Health and Wellbeing Board of Manchester Council met on Wednesday 10 June 2026 to discuss a range of critical public health initiatives. The Board received updates on the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust's strategy, population health insights, and progress on initiatives for people experiencing sight loss and the provision of community defibrillators. The Board was also asked to approve the Better Care Fund Plan for 2026/27 and the 2025/26 Better Care Fund End of Year financial outturn. A review of the Accessible Information Standard in GP practices was presented.

Executive - Wednesday, 10th June, 2026 2.00 pm

The Executive of Manchester City Council met on Wednesday, 10 June 2026, to discuss a range of significant issues including the council's corporate priorities, budget outturns, capital programme, and progress on key city strategies. Key decisions included the adoption of the Manchester Labour 2026 manifesto commitments as executive priorities and the approval of the revised Empty Homes Strategy.

Economy Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 2 June 2026 - 2.00 pm

The Economy Scrutiny Committee met to review the council's Economy Dashboard and to agree its work programme for the upcoming year. Members discussed the reliability of the data presented in the dashboard, the council's population figures, and the nuances of measuring economic impact at a ward level.

Council - Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 10.00 am

The Council met to elect a new Lord Mayor and Deputy Lord Mayor, and to formally thank the outgoing Lord Mayor. The meeting also saw the election of the Leader of the Council and the announcement of Executive Members and their portfolios.