Manchester City Council’s budget proposals were announced today and included proposals to close five smaller libraries, two swimming pools, the loss of 340 places in supported homes for vulnerable homeless people, and the reduction of general household waste collections to fortnightly (recycling collections remain the same) amongst many other things. You can download all the paperwork from the Council website: www.manchester.gov.uk/budgetproposals
Inside the M60 have also written a breakdown of the cuts.
Timetable:
- The proposals will be presented to Executive –16th February
- Scrutinised at Resource and Governance Overview and Scrutiny Committee –28th February
- The final budget will be decided at the full Council meeting –9th March
Sustainable Neighbourhoods Action Group 
Richard Leese has blogged about the cuts: http://www.manchester.gov.uk/blog/leadersblog/post/435