Homelessness numbers trend upward as Manchester prepares for winter demand
Homeless refugees were the lead topic at a briefing to discuss changes in preparation for winter to shelter more people
Salford local election 2023: Labour keep control of council
Labour maintained control of Salford City Council as the final votes were counted today at the AJ Bell Stadium. There
Death of Awaab Ishak sparks new housing policy in Greater Manchester
The tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak in Rochdale sobered the nation and shone a light on extreme landlord negligence.
Salford Central station transformation gets underway
Construction work on Salford Central is underway as the railway station closes for a multi-million pound refurbishment. Passengers were met
ONS statistics reveal Manchester’s ‘shameful’ problem of homeless people dying on its streets
More homeless people died in Greater Manchester than in any other combined authority in England and Wales in 2018, according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS).
A Tale of Two Cities: Manchester and Salford Council of Social Service celebrate Golden Jubilee
An event was held to mark 100 years since the formation of the Manchester and Salford Council of Social Service on July 22, co-organised by Salford CVS, Macc and charity Gaddum.
Food bank praises ‘spirit of Salford’ after community rallies to replace £2,500 of donations stolen by thieves
A food bank is bouncing back following a callous theft – all thanks to the ‘spirit of Salford’.
‘Never again’: Manchester task force lay out world-class plans to prevent another Grenfell Tower disaster
Greater Manchester has set out plans to develop a world class approach to fire safety, after the June tragedy at Grenfell Tower caused nationwide concern about the safety of high rise buildings.
Salford Council splash extra £545,000 on cleaning city’s parks and streets
Salford City Council will be spending an additional £545,000 on cleaning the city’s streets and parks after being urged to act from public feedback.
Election 2016 – Salford mayoral race: Labour retain power at top of council after close call
The victory was not as straightforward as many would have thought however as a second count was ordered in the supplementary voting.
Green Party accuse Lib Dems of ‘betraying’ own members over Salford election pull-out
The Salford Green Party have accused the Liberal Democrats of betraying their members after the former opposition to Labour pulled all candidates from competing for the city’s 21 seats.