When Chris Northwood was elected she became not only one of two new Liberal Democrat members on Manchester City Council - but also the city's first transgender councillor.
Ahead of the local elections, Manchester Evening News speak to voters, candidates and campaigners in the most marginal council wards in Manchester.
The Liberal Democrats are celebrating a triumphant result in Manchester as John Leech was re-elected, marking 25 years of public service to the city.
Three separate litter campaigns were launched in our city in the last 12 months alone.
A GREENER MANCHESTER
Joe Lynch is proud to have been selected again as the Liberal Democrat candidate for the Piccadilly Ward.