Tag: Mayor

"This is just another step in the right direction" - Mayor of Salford defends new HMOs licence

“This is just another step in the right direction” - Mayor of Salford defends new HMOs licence

The Mayor of Salford has defended the council’s new approach to providing shared houses in the city, saying it will […]

The Unicorn Pub in Salford, soon to be demolished. Photo credit: Lee Hodson, used with permission

“They could have supported us better” – Unicorn pub campaigner blasts Salford City Council in email

A campaigner behind the failed bid to save Salford’s Unicorn pub has hit out at the city council. Gary Parsons […]

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“Time flies when you’re having fun” – Swinton salon congratulated by Mayor Paul Dennett and Rebecca Long-Bailey on its 10th anniversary

The owner of a Swinton hair and beauty salon has been recognised for her hard work over the past 10 […]

Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett speaks at the 'A Bed Every Night' remote conference. - Image taken from youtube

“It will push more families into destitution” – Salford Mayor Paul Dennett’s discussion on cuts to Universal Credit

Salford Mayor Paul Dennett says low-income families could end up homeless if the £20 per week Universal Credit bonus is […]

Clifton Green, off The Green, Salford. Google Maps Image.

Salford’s first council housing scheme in a decade approved but thousands still waiting

More than 100 council homes have got the planning go-ahead in Salford – the first to be built for a […]

Roe Green Loopline. Image taken by David Dixon, eligible for re-use under (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Worsley Loopline’s increased popularity during lockdown

Worsley’s Roe Green Loopline walk route has become popular for staying healthy during lockdown. With people walking their dogs, cycling […]

Salford overpass, coronavirus warning. Image credit: Matthew Lanceley

“We believe that’s a mistake”: Salford Mayor Paul Dennett signs letter from GM leaders on the Governments tier 3 system

Mayor of Salford Paul Dennett has signed a statement from every Greater Manchester leader in response and defiance of the […]

The coronavirus testing centre was set up in 24 hours at the AJ Bell Stadium in Salford.

“Community testing is the way forwards”: Salford new testing ground for quick saliva Covid tests

Salford has been chosen as a testing site for a new kind of covid testing site. The new community testing […]

The sight of the demonstration

Mayor and MP hold demonstration with care workers over refusal of bosses to protect workers during the pandemic

Salford’s Mayor and one of the city’s MPs joined a socially-distanced demonstration outside Beechfield Lodge care home in Salford calling for […]

The Salford City Council budget meeting, shows all the councillors
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“Give us the data now!” Salford Mayor Paul Dennett joins MPs in Government data criticism

The Mayor of Salford Paul Dennett has taken to social media to voice his anger at the government’s handling of […]