Environment

Irlam community groups given thousands to invest in green projects

Irlam community groups given thousands to invest in green projects

Community groups from across Irlam and Walkden have been awarded grants of up to £500 to support green community projects. […]

Meet the farmer-turned-campaigner educating Salford's young people

Meet the farmer-turned-campaigner educating Salford’s young people

For many of the children in Salford, the natural mossland of Chat Moss, which makes up 30% of the city, is inaccessible.

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Salford’s Ceremonial Mayor helps local charity’s aim to plant seven billion trees

One hundred volunteers were joined by Ceremonial Mayor of Salford Gina Reynolds to plant 600 trees in Dukes Drive Park. […]

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Salford City Council listed as only “green” council in the North West according to Vegan Society

Salford City Council has been listed as the only “Green” council in the North West, according to research done by The Vegan Society.

Regent Retail Park Redevelopment. Credit: Harry Warner

“We’re being squeezed out and priced off our own estate”: Ordsall locals give thoughts on proposed Regent Retail Park redevelopment

Ordsall locals descended onto Salford Lads Club on Friday to dispute a project that have left them feeling “squeezed out […]

Salford Emission story - via Alfie Mulligan

Salford residents encouraged to become carbon neutral in 2038

Salford residents have been encouraged to reduce carbon emissions by the newly-launched Greener Salford campaign. The campaign has launched to […]

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Salford scouts recruiting following successful litter pick

 A Swinton-based Scout troop, which hosted a litter picking session to tackle dumped waste, says it wants to add more sections.

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Ordsall residents reject development plans: “I’m objecting big time”

Ordsall residents Jane Wood and Mike Scantlebury said there will be “huge disruptions” if development plans go ahead.  There are […]

Drax power station. Credit: wikicommons.

Green biomass energy provider awarded £4.6m contract to power Salford homes

Salford City council have awarded a 12-month contract worth £4.6m to biomass energy provider Drax to power households in Salford. […]