Tag: Walkden

"We are very fortunate that we are financially secure" - Walkden Cricket Club reflect on the impact of lockdown

“We are very fortunate that we are financially secure” – Walkden Cricket Club reflect on the impact of lockdown

For many local sports clubs in Salford, the affects of COVID-19 have massively impacted the way they have been able […]

Neil Stapleton and Andy Barlow from the Friends of Walkden Station. Photo Laura Joffre

Campaigners demand step-free access to Walkden Station

TfGM and Northern Rail had ranked the station number one in priority to receive Access for All funding, which is central government money dedicated to improve accessible facilities in the rail network. But the Department for Transport decided otherwise. Now campaigners are asking for the system to be reviewed for more devolution, which would allow funding to be distributed according to local needs.