Politics

Salford City Council, Swinton. Image from Wikimedia commons. Image credit: Robert Linsdell

Mayor slams Salford councillor for standing for election – in the Cotswolds

A Salford councillor is facing a wave of protests for standing for election in the Cotswolds, while still representing Ordsall. […]

Walkden station

“Trailblazing” deal sees greater control over rail services and education in Salford

A “trailblazing” new devolution deal for Greater Manchester has been signed today bringing a raft of new powers to Salford. […]

Rebecca Long-Bailey
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MP slams budget as “gimmicks and spin” with lack of support for struggling Salford families

Rebecca Long-Bailey has slammed today’s budget announcement as “gimmicks and spin” after a supposed lack of support for struggling families […]

Protesters at Media City. Image by Harry Warner.

“We get into very dangerous territory when you can’t criticise the government”- Protesters gather outside BBC offices over Gary Lineker row

Protesters gathered on Saturday outside BBC offices in Salford’s Media City to support Gary Lineker. The ex-footballer turned broadcaster was […]

Salford City Council, Swinton. Image from Wikimedia commons. Image credit: Robert Linsdell

One of England’s longest serving councillors recognised after 57 years of service in Salford

One of England’s longest serving councillors has been recognised for his 57 years of work throughout Salford. Councillor David Lancaster, […]

Salford City Council, Swinton. Image from Wikimedia commons. Image credit: Robert Linsdell

Council tax and rent set to rise as Salford council aims to balance budget

Council tax is set to rise by nearly 5% and rents by 7% as Salford City Council proposes “tough choices” […]

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Scalding open letter sent to ForHousing interim CEO from Salford Mayor and MPs over excessive director pay

Salford Mayor, Paul Dennett, three MP’s and 20 councillors have sent an open letter of complaint to the interim CEO […]

Salford City Council, Swinton. Image from Wikimedia commons. Image credit: Robert Linsdell

Almost half of complaints to council were upheld last year, an improvement on previous years

The council complaints watchdog The Ombudsman have found that 48% of complaints to Salford City Council were up held in […]