Tag: Salford

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 […]

A photo of the ceremonial mayor at the 2022 awards, 
Image received and given permission to use by Salford Community Leisure.

Salford to host its 20th Children’s Book Awards

The Salford Children’s Book Awards is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The award, run by Salford Schools’ Library Service, encourages older […]

Image of the Volunteers at the Elmwood Church Warm Space by Alfie Mulligan

“I do think some good has come from all the terrible things” – Elmwood Church offering a Warm Space for the community

A church in Salford is continuing to provide warm spaces after the Christmas period. The Elmwood Church, Eccles Old Road, offers people […]

Salford Butcher's at The Meat House Manchester by Alfie Mulligan

Food prices affecting local businesses and food banks in Salford

Donations to Salford food banks have dropped significantly since before Christmas but the demand remains high, say charity workers.

Eccles Shopping Centre. Image by Libby Cummins.

Eccles Shopping Centre misses out on £20m while PM’s constituency receives same amount

A bid to bring £20 million of investment to Eccles Shopping centre has been refused by a government scheme. The […]

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Eccles Doctors Surgery holds Menopause advice sessions after extreme demand for support

A Doctors Surgery in Eccles has organised a social group for women to discuss the menopause and work to break […]

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“You die when you’re rough sleeping” – More support needed for the homeless in Salford says charity

The recent statistics published on the tragic deaths of 22 homeless people over a five-year period in Salford between 2013 – 2021 have highlighted a severe lack of government resources to tackle the crisis.