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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” […]

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 […]

A pothole in front of the Lowry Theatre. Image by Harry Warner

Major pothole repair scheme grants £700,000 to fix roads in Salford

A large-scale pothole repair project will use £698,000 in infrastructure funding to repair major potholes on carriageways around Salford. The […]

Walkden Cricket Club main entrance. Image by Harry Warner.

“It should attract people” – Walkden Cricket Club to undergo £1m makeover after 14 years of planning

Walkden Cricket Club will see their ground improved thanks to a £1m makeover which has taken 14 years to plan. […]

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“This is possibly the first roundabout of its kind in the country” – Salford’s new cycle roundabout unveiled

Salford’s first cycle lane roundabout – thought to be the first of its kind in the country – is now […]

Media City Tram to Eccles
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Lib Dems claim plans to introduce late-night trams in Salford were blocked by Labour

A furious Lib Dem councillor claims Labour are delaying council debates to block his motion to introduce a late-night tram for Salford.

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“Our carers go above and beyond to meet the needs of their children”- Salford Council hosts the first face-to-face fostering event since the start of the pandemic

Today marks the start of foster care fortnight 2022 and Salford City Council are to host the first in-person fostering […]

Salford Skyline. Credit: Archie Richards

Salford Councillor labels city “the grimmest place on Earth”

Bob Clarke, Conservative councillor for Boothstown and Ellenbrook, has voiced his displeasure at the Salford skyline following plans for a […]

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“It doesn’t matter where you come from” – Salford Arts Theatre is offering free winter fun sessions for children over the Christmas holidays

Salford Arts Theatre is offering free winter fun sessions for children aged who are eligible for free school meals over […]