Thirteen new homes for social rent and eight move on homes are ready to be let out in Salford.

Salford’s community facilities are set to receive upgrades

Affordable homes have been given the green light.

The series of proposals were approved at the Property and Regeneration Briefing on Monday 23 June.

Frederick Road is set to close for six months from Saturday 12 July to enable essential construction across the carriageway as part of Salford Rise, a key element of the Crescent Salford masterplan. 

Salford City Council and Muse launches a four-week community conversation to regenerate Eccles.

New figures reveal that the number of women in Salford smoking in pregnancy has fallen by more than half over the past decade. Find out more about how Salford is taking a whole-community approach to tackling smoking in pregnancy and promoting smoke-free living.

Salford City Council, together with partners, have seized illicit cigarettes, tobacco and illegal vapes, with an estimated retail value of over £11,500.

An Eccles Rugby Club volunteer has received a Citizen’s Award for services to the community.  

Alan Bent, 73, began playing at the club in 1972 and since he has hung up his playing boots he has devoted his time and efforts to teaching the next generation to play every Sunday morning and Wednesday evening.  

Peel Green in Salford is the latest place to benefit from up to £20 million of government funding.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) made the announcement on Thursday 25 September confirming the funding will be distributed over the next decade. 

Children with special educational needs and disabilities will benefit from a makeover of a former children’s centre in Salford.

New figures reveal that the number of women in Salford smoking in pregnancy has fallen by more than half over the past decade. Find out more about how Salford is taking a whole-community approach to tackling smoking in pregnancy and promoting smoke-free living.

Salford City Council, together with partners, have seized illicit cigarettes, tobacco and illegal vapes, with an estimated retail value of over £11,500.

Improvements are set to be made to a major junction on the A6 thanks to funds from developers.

Salford's first camera‑enforced ‘School Street’ will launch on 23 February at Peel Hall Primary School in Little Hulton.

Homes are selling fast at The Folds in Little Hulton with buyers preparing to lay down roots at Salford City Council’s flagship development.

A state-of-the-art logistics hub is set to provide new employment opportunities in Little Hulton.

Bolt330 was built on Lester Road through developer Logicor. The site is now on the market and ready for occupancy. When fully opened it could create up to 300 jobs.

Social housing provider ForHousing has broken ground on a new development on Park Street, Swinton. The £9.3 million project will bring 42 high-quality one and two-bedroom homes to the area.

The council is inviting local people to come forward and have their say on the future of Agecroft Cemetery Chapel. 

Agecroft Cemetery is opening its doors to the public, inviting residents to explore one of Salford’s most historic sites.

It is all part of Heritage Open Days on Sunday 21 September – a nationwide event that offers free access to sites every year. 

Salford Employment Hub was pleased to welcome the Minister for Employment, the Rt Hon Dame Diana Johnson, to understand how local and national employment services can work more closely together.

New plans to make getting around Salford easier, safer and more sustainable have been revealed.

Salford’s new safer pedestrian and cycling route at Chapel Street and New Bailey is now open.

Boothstown Residents Association celebrate the heritage of Boothstown by creating a new history plinth at Standfield Precinct Green.

Salford City Council’s own housing company Dérive provided 113 new homes in 2025.

Forty per cent of the brand new homes are provided at social rent, meaning the rents are set lower than market rates and more affordable for tenants.

Salford City Council is asking residents for their views on proposed changes to their Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme. These changes aim to make the scheme fairer and ensure that households on the lowest incomes get the support they need.

Plans outlined for the next round of the Household Support Fund to help households struggling with the cost of living, especially affording essentials like food, energy, and fuel.

Support available to local families in Salford to access free school uniforms

Lee Calvert will start his new role at the council in spring 2026. 

The council is continuing to strengthen its in-house expertise by bringing more highway maintenance work under its own teams.

Salford City Council is one of the first local authorities in the country to introduce a scheme to provide council tax support to residents diagnosed with a terminal illness.

Support services for young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET) will return to the council.

As the city of Salford celebrates 100 years since it was officially granted city status, Salford Museums are presenting a programme of exhibitions and events throughout the year, to celebrate the last 100 years of Salford, its people, it’s artists and museum collections.

Six Salford schools have been selected to take part in Therme Manchester’s Artists of the Future competition.

The winners of the recent Beat the Street Salford game have officially been presented with their prizes for taking part in the six-week physical activity game last autumn.

Two of Salford’s best-known creative organisations, award-winning outdoor arts experts, Walk the Plank, and and boundary-breaking Sounds From the Other City festival creators, From the Other, have been appointed to lead the city’s cultural programme for Salford 100.

A dynamic programme of sustainability focused events and training to inspire a greener future for the city. 

Salford’s new safer pedestrian and cycling route at Chapel Street and New Bailey is now open.

Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett said: “We are deeply saddened and appalled by the mindless vandalism and destruction of the Holocaust Memorial bench in Clowes Park. The bench was a memorial to Holocaust survivor Mr Chaim Ferster and the work he has done over many years sharing his story and experiences, while also teaching & reminding us all about the horrors of the Holocaust.

Salford City Council is gearing up to start work on the first phase of improvements to Mariner’s Canal in Salford Quays.

Bereaved families in Salford have helped raise an incredible £140,000 for charity since 2017.

The winners of the recent Beat the Street Salford game have officially been presented with their prizes for taking part in the six-week physical activity game last autumn.

Salford City Council launches Cards for Kindness campaign to help spread joy and tackle loneliness in older Salford residents during the festive season.

A citywide consultation has been launched as the next step to improve housing standards in Salford.

Social housing provider ForHousing has broken ground on a new development on Park Street, Swinton. The £9.3 million project will bring 42 high-quality one and two-bedroom homes to the area.

Salford City Council has approved a step forwards to improve housing standards in the city.

Salford City Council is proposing a major new step to improve housing standards in the city.

Papers proposing a citywide additional HMO (Houses in Multiple Occupation) Licensing scheme have been tabled ahead of the council’s Cabinet meeting on Tuesday 27 January.

Thirteen new homes for social rent and eight move on homes are ready to be let out in Salford.

Early completion of works will now take place on 1 December 2025.

Salford City Council’s Planning and Transportation Regulatory Panel has approved the planning application for a site at Regent Retail Park in Salford.

The winners of the recent Beat the Street Salford game have officially been presented with their prizes for taking part in the six-week physical activity game last autumn.

This is now a moment for unity: for supporters, players, staff and partners to come together with renewed pride and purpose.

See how Salford made its mark on the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025

New plans to make getting around Salford easier, safer and more sustainable have been revealed.

A new all electric Bee Network service is now live in Salford, connecting the city region’s fastest growing population with retail and economic hubs, previously an underserved area.

Positive news for residents who use the bus and trams network across the city with fares frozen until the end of 2026.

Salford City Council Chief Executive Officer Stephen Young and Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham visited the newly opened Greater Manchester Institute of Technology (GMIoT) building at the University of Salford.

The University of Salford is celebrating ten years of providing apprenticeships by pledging £100k to small businesses in Salford to help them fund adult learners aged 25 and over.

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, and Paul Dennett, City Mayor of Salford, visited BT Group’s recently opened New Bailey office on Thursday 5 February.

Salford Employment Hub was pleased to welcome the Minister for Employment, the Rt Hon Dame Diana Johnson, to understand how local and national employment services can work more closely together.

Salford's first camera‑enforced ‘School Street’ will launch on 23 February at Peel Hall Primary School in Little Hulton.

Six Salford schools have been selected to take part in Therme Manchester’s Artists of the Future competition.

The winners of the recent Beat the Street Salford game have officially been presented with their prizes for taking part in the six-week physical activity game last autumn.

Over 200 children and young people celebrated a year of Child Friendly Salford.