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Council moves to exempt terminally ill people from council tax

Prominent Salford figures have encouraged the council’s decision to exempt terminally ill people from paying council tax. Following campaigning from […]

New Brookhouse playground opens in Salford

New Brookhouse playground opens in Salford

A new council-funded playground has opened in Salford. Children and councillors gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony as Brookhouse Playing Fields […]

Salfordians recognised for embracing adult learning that 'enriches and adds value to everyone's lives'

Salfordians recognised for embracing adult learning that ‘enriches and adds value to everyone’s lives’

11 Salfordians have been recognised as ‘shining examples’ of adult learning. Eccles Town hall hosted the Get Salford Learning Adult […]

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Salford council’s plans to close projected £35m budget gap set for scrutiny

Salford’s financial future, including how to deal with a projected budget gap of £35m due to increased costs and rising […]

Andy Burnham backs homeless charity in Salford

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham pledges to keep a local charity in Salford

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham visited a local homelessness charity and pledged to keep its services in Salford.  Local charity […]

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Salford streets earmarked for restrictions after hospital parking petition

Residents living near Salford Royal hospital could be set to receive parking permits in a bid to improve conditions in […]

A new park is among the regeneration plans

Major regeneration plan for Salford neighbourhood given green light by city council despite parking fears

Plans to transform an area of Salford to include housing and a new park have been green-lit by the city […]

Pro-Palestine protestors marching through Media City

Calls for Palestinian voices in BBC reporting as protesters descend on Media City

Protesters have called for more Palestinian voices in BBC reporting during a demonstration at Media City.  The protest, organised by […]