Politics

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Salford charity welcomes government move to scrap two-child benefit cap

A Salford charity has hailed the decision to scrap the two-child benefit cap in full from next April. Caritas Salford […]

Yasmin Qureshi, MP for Walkden and Bolton South.

Council funding reset could bring real change for Salford

A Labour MP said Salford has been “left behind for too long” as she welcomed major government reforms designed to […]

Salford welcomes new Metro Bank branch as bosses pledge to "support communities"

Salford welcomes new Metro Bank branch as bosses pledge to “support communities”

A national bank has opened its newest store in Salford, sparking support from local politicians amid concerns over diminishing face-to-face […]

Yasmin Qureshi, MP for Walkden and Bolton South.

Walkden MP urges Chancellor to scrap two-child benefit cap in upcoming budget

The MP for Bolton and Walkden South has asked for the two-child benefit cap to be scrapped in the upcoming […]

"A welcome outcome, but not the final one" - Salford MP hails decision to pause green belt housing plan

“A welcome outcome, but not the final one” – Salford MP hails decision to pause green belt housing plan

The MP for Worsley and Eccles has praised the decision to pause plans to rip up a stretch of Salford […]

Salford City Council

Salford councillors reject plans for Broughton Park parish council

Salford councillors have unanimously rejected plans to establish a parish council in the Broughton Park area. The proposals, which would […]

King Roman Catholic Primary School, Worsley

Worsley school celebrates solar panel funding in £100m green energy drive

A headteacher in Worsley says she is delighted after finding out her school will have solar panels installed as part […]

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Council moves to exempt terminally ill people from council tax

Prominent Salford figures have encouraged the council’s decision to exempt terminally ill people from paying council tax. Following campaigning from […]

Salford City Council

Salford council’s plans to close projected £35m budget gap set for scrutiny

Salford’s financial future, including how to deal with a projected budget gap of £35m due to increased costs and rising […]

Salford MP hails scrapping of £318 fee for domestic abuse survivors

Salford MP hails scrapping of £318 fee for domestic abuse survivors

Survivors of domestic abuse will no longer have to pay to keep their address private when applying for insolvency support, […]