Tag: Salford

"Doing nothing is not an option" - '£20 fine' for idling cars outside schools

“Doing nothing is not an option” – ‘£20 fine’ for idling cars outside schools

Trafford Council are proposing to fine parents who keep their car engines running, in the hope it will reduce air pollution within the borough.

Charity Zumbathon to raise money for child bereavement charities

Charity Zumbathon to raise money for child bereavement charities

This Saturday, 23 March, a charity Zumbathon is taking place in Swinton in aid of Beyond Bea and 4Louis, two charities that focus on raising awareness of baby loss and bereavement and aim to educate healthcare professionals in order to improve bereavement care.

Credit: Jeffrey Bell Architects

Plans for 23-storey residential tower in Eccles submitted for approval

Manchester based company, Jeffrey Bell Architects have submitted plans for a 23-storey residential tower to be built in Eccles.

"Dinner with Madeleine Albright" – Spirit of Salford nominee on her rise

“Dinner with Madeleine Albright” – Spirit of Salford nominee on her rise

Sarah Whitehead, director of local community company ‘Community Pride’, will find out if she is Salford’s Citizen of the Year tonight.

Salford City Council, Swinton, Gtr Manchester, England. CC BY 3.0, image credit: Bob Linsdell

“An exceptionally challenging year”: Salford Council sends bleak letter to residents about tax rises and funding

Salford City Council will increase council tax by 3% next financial year, the maximum amount allowed before a local referendum is triggered.

Screenshot- free to use. Laura Joffre.

“Reckless and unsustainable” – Green candidate criticises Andy Burnham’s housing proposals

Green party Councillor Bryan Blears yesterday sent a letter to the Mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham, calling his new housing proposals “reckless and unsustainable”.

Faith leaders encourage Salford locals to take up 40-day Lent challenge

Faith leaders encourage Salford locals to take up 40-day Lent challenge

Faith leaders in Salford and Greater Manchester have been talking about how Christians can participate and celebrate the importance of Lent.

Salford Foodbank "struggling to cope" in current premises and needs new home

Salford Foodbank “struggling to cope” in current premises and needs new home

Salford Foodbank is looking for a new location due to a lack of food storage in their current home in Mocha Pararde, Lower Broughton.