Salford planners give green light to £1bn MediaCityUK expansion
The scheme, passed this week by planning chiefs in the city, will include building 1,400 new homes, a market square and an events hall.
Salford commits to tackle climate change as leaders thrash out deal in Paris
Salford City mayor Ian Stewart has given his backing to both Greater Manchester Community Renewables Ltd (GMCR) and Moss Community Energy.
‘There’s still work to be done’: Salford schools secure investment for mental health
A multi-million pound project to help children with mental health problems has been launched in Salford.
Extra funding provided for Salford cycle routes in boost for green transport ambitions
An extra 16.5 km of cycle routes are to be created in Salford as part of the city’s drive to encourage people to use greener modes of transport.
Traders and performers invited to second ever Teenage Market in Eccles
Teenage traders and performers are being invited to sell their wares in Eccles later this month following the announcement of the second ever Teenage Market in the town.
CCTV: Watch former Salford Council fly-tipping worker DUMP WOOD by roadside
A former member of Salford City Council’s fly-tipping clean up crew has been prosecuted and fined for dumping wood on the pavement of an inner city street.
Great Manchester Run: Inspirational words of poet Tony Walsh to launch run
Professional wordsmith Tony Walsh has been named as the first Poet in Residence for the Great Manchester Run.
Salford mayor Ian Stewart to stand down – Hazel Blears tipped as replacement
Hazel Blears is being touted as a potential replacement for Salford’s elected mayor as Ian Stewart has announced his plans to stand down in 2016.
£12m River Irwell flood basin will be great ‘ecological’ asset as well as protect homes
A proposed £12m flood basin in Salford would boost the area’s natural amenities as well as providing essential defences, according to members of the community.
Dealing with loan sharks could cost arm and leg, warn Salford and Oldham councils
Salford and Oldham councils join forces with GMP and Illegal Money Lending Team to warm people of dangers of dealing with loan sharks
Salford Council WRITE-OFF £860,000 of ‘irrecoverable’ debts… reclaiming just 1%
The ‘irrecoverable debts’ relating to council tax, business rates, benefit overpayments and tenant arrears were shelved in a low-key council meeting yesterday afternoon