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

By Cost of Living, News, Regeneration, Salford Quays 0 comments

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

By Art, Lifestyle, Music 0 comments

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

By Community, Housing, News, Politics 0 comments

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

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

By Breaking News, Cost of Living, News, Politics, Regional News, Transport 0 comments

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

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Salford debt management company fined £30,000 for spamming

By Cost of Living, News 0 comments

A Salford Quays company has been fined £30,000 for sending 120,000 spam text messages to cash-strapped victims. The debt management […]

Salford recycling rules change to allow more plastics to be recycled at home

Salford recycling rules change to allow more plastics to be recycled at home

By Environment, News 0 comments

Residents in Salford can now recycle household plastics like pots, tubs and trays in their mixed recycling bin, as indoor […]

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 

By Community, Cost of Living, News, Politics 0 comments

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

Winning design by Tonkin Liu for the Meadows bridge.

Salford Meadows Bridge could still happen more than a decade on

By Chapel Street, Environment, News 0 comments

A long-awaited Meadows Bridge could be built as part of Salford Crescent’s ambitious 20-year regeneration project. In 2013 there was […]

Gemma Fish and Alisson for Salford Step Into Action, taken by me

Walkden food parcel champions fight stigma against asking for help

By Cost of Living, News, Walkden 0 comments

A Walkden group helping families in need is running an evening food club to provide parcels of goods for £2 […]

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