Author: Max Lonsdale-Smith

Salboy Castle Irwell Homes Charlestown , taken by Fadi Shayya

“The Price of Progress”: How urban development in Salford is shaping the future

Urban development is a double-edged sword. In Salford, it has brought growth and opportunity but also sparked difficult questions about […]

Tom Newall conducting the Salford Choral Society. Taken by Me

“Warm, positive atmosphere” – Salford Choral Society to perform Messiah at Cosmo Hall

An independent Salford society are set to perform at the University of Manchester’s Cosmo Rodewald Hall this year. The Salford […]

Paul Dennett at the Plans approved- photo screenshotted from Salford City Council YouTube

Salford Mayor critical of new “unrealistic” housing target increases

Salford Mayor Paul Dennett says new government housing targets from deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner are unrealistic. The new plans […]

Image of the Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.

Andy Burnham has confirmed bus fare cap will remain at £2 in 2025

Mayor for Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham has confirmed that bus fares under the Bee Network will continue to cost £2 […]

Photo of Paul Dennett and councillors discussing pension credits. Taken by Andrew Brunt

Salford Mayor urges residents to claim pension credit as £8.6m remains unclaimed 

Over 3,700 eligible residents are being encouraged to claim pension credits to support their bills this winter with many set […]