Politics

Salford welcomes new Metro Bank branch as bosses pledge to "support communities"

Salford welcomes new Metro Bank branch as bosses pledge to “support communities”

A national bank has opened its newest store in Salford, sparking support from local politicians amid concerns over diminishing face-to-face […]

"A welcome outcome, but not the final one" - Salford MP hails decision to pause green belt housing plan

“A welcome outcome, but not the final one” – Salford MP hails decision to pause green belt housing plan

The MP for Worsley and Eccles has praised the decision to pause plans to rip up a stretch of Salford […]

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Worsley school celebrates solar panel funding in £100m green energy drive

A headteacher in Worsley says she is delighted after finding out her school will have solar panels installed as part […]

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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 […]

Salford MP hails scrapping of £318 fee for domestic abuse survivors

Salford MP hails scrapping of £318 fee for domestic abuse survivors

Survivors of domestic abuse will no longer have to pay to keep their address private when applying for insolvency support, […]