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Manchester People: Moss Side Story – 30 years after the riots
As Moss Side remembers the rioting that erupted in its streets 30 years ago, residents describe a very different Moss Side today: one where community action is thriving and has long been in existence.

We also report on the residents who joined forces to rescue Wythenshawe Park following the recent vandalism and provide a round-up of the spectacular Manchester Day Parade.

Waste and recycling changes
Find out more on what the changes are, when they are happening where you live and why they are taking place. You can also find out when your bin collection day is and order a new bin online at the click of a button.

My area
Take a look at the new My area section of our website. Enter your postcode to discover local news and events and your nearest Council services. Getting local information that's important to you has never been easier.

Support your local market
Grab yourself a bargain and support your
local economy by visiting your local market. Be inspired with tasty recipes, and find out when specialist markets brimming with gift ideas and traders with helpful advice are coming to town.

Helping Hands – keeping you informed
Find out about how the Government's changes to the benefits system could affect your financial circumstances, as well as a host of useful contacts to help you get through difficult times you may be facing.

Council tax direct debit
Make sure you're not caught in the red! Visit our website to set up a direct debit payment for your council tax.

Public consultations: have your say
Tell us what you think of our current consultations, including proposals to change social care provision, charge for social care, and relocate the Cenotaph. You can also have your say on Eastlands' proposed community plan.

There's Allsorts to do this summer
Keep your little ones entertained this summer without breaking the piggy bank. Our Allsorts To Do summer holiday programme is jam-packed with a host of exciting activities, and the best news is that most activities are free.

Check out the unmissable range of events taking place this July and August:

	MIF (30 June–17 July) There's still time to catch some of the commissions, premieres and special events created by leading artists for the Manchester International Festival 2011		24:7 Theatre Festival (21–29 July) The 24:7 Theatre Festival brings you refugees from home and abroad, friendships made and broken, dark emotions and even darker deeds.

	Manchester Jazz Festival (22–30 July) Nine days of the best and newest contemporary jazz with musical firsts and international debuts, and most of the gigs are free.		Ben and Jerry's Sundae (23/24 July) Ben and Jerry's Sundae festival is coming to Manchester for the first time this July. Maximo Park and Ocean Colour Scene will headline the event.

	Manchester Mega Mela (23/24 July) Star-studded main stage, Chai Serai marquee featuring music, dance and poetry, street music and theatre, delicious food, Asian sports and funfair.		Sky Ride (7 August) Sky Ride is coming back to Manchester. It's going to be an unforgettable day for people and families of all ages. Anyone can get involved.

	Caribbean Carnival (13/14 August) This year's Caribbean Carnival of Manchester will celebrate Unity in the Community/Project 81. Alexandra Park will brim with the sounds, sites and smells of the Caribbean.		Project 81 (13/14 August) Visit Project 81 at the Caribbean Carnival for a 'then and now' reflection on the 30th anniversary of the riots. Music of the era will set the scene and transport people back to 1981.

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