Citizens and organisations have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to be part of Milton Keynes’ bid to become UK City of Culture 2029. Fresh from being longlisted in the national competition – which will see one city receive £10 million to help develop culture locally – we are calling on the city’s cultural sector, residents, creatives, and businesses, to help shape a vision that truly reflects the city’s creativity, diversity and ambition. There’s lots of ways to get involve

To mark Volunteers’ Week (1 – 7 June), Milton Keynes City Council hosted a special lunch and awards presentation for local people who volunteer in its Family Centres. Alongside its dedicated centre staff, more than 50 local volunteers help out at these 10 very popular centres. The City Council’s Family Centres welcome more than 5,000 residents each month and are open all year round. They offer activities and courses for families with children alongside support for adults. Vol

Milton Keynes City Council is inviting residents to come together, connect with their neighbours and find out more about local services at a series of community events taking place across the city this year. The events have been organised by the My Neighbourhoods Group, made up of council tenants and the city council to help bring communities closer and give people a chance to get more involved in their local area. Cabinet Member for Housing, Cllr Ed Hume, joined the group ea

For many people, selling a car can be a hassle. Taking photos, dealing with time wasters, arranging viewings with strangers and negotiating prices can quickly become more stressful than expected. That's where local business Car-Go Milton Keynes is hoping to offer something different. Rather than asking sellers to travel to a dealership or spend weeks advertising privately, Car-Go Milton Keynes brings the process directly to your doorstep. After an initial valuation, the team