Politics

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 […]

Assisted Dying Bill

Salford disability campaigner joins protest outside Parliament against ‘assisted dying’ as MPs vote to support it

A Salford disability campaigner spoke out against ‘assisted dying’ in protests outside Parliament as MPs voted to support it. JoAnn […]

How the New Bailey 18-storey building could look (via planning documents)

New tower block planned for Salford Central’s £1bn New Bailey neighbourhood

A new tower block could be built in the New Bailey area of Salford Central. The 18-storey block, which could […]

John Prescott at a Labour Party event in Crawley.

John Prescott dies aged 86: Salford politicians pay tribute to ‘a Labour Party giant’

Tributes have poured in from Salford politicians after the death of former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott, 86, was announced […]

Rebecca Long-Bailey
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Salford MP fears coercion and pressure over ‘assisted dying’ plans

Salford MP Rebecca Long-Bailey has called for more safeguards in any ‘assisted dying’ legislation because of the pressures and burdens […]

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More Salford pensioners to receive extra cash support for winter fuel costs

Some Salford pensioners are set to receive a one-off £200 payment towards heating bills over the winter period. The project […]

Salford City Council scoop LGC Award
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Salford City Council receives local government award being named “The best place to work”

A local government award has seen Salford City Council named the “best place to work” beating various other nominees across […]

Lisa Muir wins the Eccles  by-election - Salford City Council

“I am honoured and humbled” – Eccles Labour Councillor speaks after by-election victory

The results of the Eccles by-election were announced with Labour Councillor Lisa Muir declared the winner – winning by over […]

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 […]

Salford City Hall - Image: D.A.Howcroft

Salford City Council ranked in the top 10 authorities for productivity

A recent index report has shared that Salford City Council have ranked in the top 10 authorities in the country […]