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"Doing nothing is not an option" - '£20 fine' for idling cars outside schools

“Doing nothing is not an option” – ‘£20 fine’ for idling cars outside schools

Trafford Council are proposing to fine parents who keep their car engines running, in the hope it will reduce air pollution within the borough.

Salford Council secures £99,000 to help survivors of domestic abuse

Salford Council secures £99,000 to help survivors of domestic abuse

The fund of £99,000 will be used towards accommodation in Salford for survivors of domestic abuse to help them find long term and safe housing.

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Union claims Salford is ‘failing to collect millions in Council Tax’

A report by Unison has revealed that Salford City Council are missing out on millions of pounds in tax due to staff shortages. 

“We’ve lost a generation of voters” says Salford councillor

Langworthy ward Labour Councillor John Warmisham talks of how education and upbringing has affected the number of young voters. Despite […]

Manchester’s council-owned tower blocks to be fitted with sprinklers

SPRINKLERS are to be fitted across all 36 council-owned Manchester tower blocks, the city council has announced. The decision was made […]

Piccadilly Gardens re-opens to the public after £400,000 revamp

Piccadilly Gardens re-opened to the public last week after undergoing £400,000 in renovation works including restoration of the green space […]

Greater Manchester first city region with ‘Zero Tolerance’ for FGM

A ZERO tolerance pledge by Manchester City Council will work on protecting girls and women from Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). […]

Islington Mill is set to keep its license after noise complaints threatened its closure

COUNCILLORS decided Islington Mill can keep its 24 hour operating license at a meeting of the councils licensing panel. The venue […]