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Candidates in upcoming Salford Quays by-election

Three candidates have been nominated in the upcoming January by-election for the new Salford Quays councillor.  Paul Heilbron – Liberal […]

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“My dad was supposed to die there. This is their home” – calls to prevent the closure of Laburnum Court Care Home

The wife of a Salford man who is facing a move to another care home miles away from home has […]

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Salford’s “record high” homeless rates aided by housing benefit unfreezing

Salford residents could see improvements to homelessness and housing issues thanks to the Government’s decision to unfreeze housing benefits – […]

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Salford air pollution leaves city in breach of international guidelines

Salford City Council has been ranked third most proactive towards net zero emissions in Greater Manchester and 54th nationwide.

Salford MP Barbara Keeley hits out at government over contaminated blood vote

Salford MP Barbara Keeley hits out at government over contaminated blood vote

Salford MP Barbara Keeley has attacked the government over its failure to back a Commons amendment concerning the infected blood scandal.

Nominations for candidates in upcoming Salford Quays by-election now open

Nominations for candidates in upcoming Salford Quays by-election now open

Nominations for candidates who wish to stand in the upcoming Salford Quays by-election have now opened. A by-election was called […]

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The Autumn statement is “disappointing” for Salford Mayor

The Mayor of Salford along with the finance Councillor Youd have both said there are “fundamental financial issues” in the […]

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Salford Quays councillor announces resignation with a “heavy heart”

Salford Quays Councillor Alex Warren has announced his resignation to pursue his new career path for Watford Council. Former councillor […]

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Salford residents react to Jeremy Hunt’s autumn statement

Residents from Salford have giving their take on the Autumn statement after the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt revealed new measures such […]

The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his Autumn statement on Wednesday

Salford businesses prepare to pay more as national living wage increases

In his autumn statement, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has increased the National Living Wage from ÂŁ10.42 to ÂŁ11.44 per hour from […]