Tag: Local government

A polling station in Broughton. Image Credit - Matthew Lanceley

Salford local elections 2022: Where and when to vote and the full list of today’s candidates

All across the country today, councillors are being elected to represent their local area and residents. The winning candidates will […]

“The government haven’t acted enough” - TV's George Clarke on 'nuts' response to cladding crisis

“The government haven’t acted enough” – TV’s George Clarke on ‘nuts’ response to cladding crisis

Television presenter George Clarke and Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, have said that the government has not done enough […]

Closing Salford nurseries to hit special needs children hardest

Closing Salford nurseries to hit special needs children hardest

Salford City Council’s latest proposal to merge the five local nurseries up for closure, with local primary schools, threatens the education of children with special needs difficulties.

Salford’s Mayoral candidates clash over Tories forced Academisation

EXCLUSIVE interviews with the Leading Mayoral candidates for Salford – Labour’s Paul Dennett and the Conservatives’ Robin Gorrido – show clashing views regarding the academisation […]