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Go behind the scenes as Salford prepares to host two huge Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 match days, welcoming 20,000 fans, four games, and six international teams to the Salford Community Stadium.

Vital support services in Salford are providing residents access to free, confidential support. 

Strategy sets out how Salford City Council will provide support to residents of domestic abuse and their children in safe accommodation.

We remain committed to the long-term sustainability of professional rugby league in this city.

Salford City Council has announced plans to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day).

VJ Day is observed annually on 15 August, marking the day Japan surrendered to Allied forces, bringing the Second World War to an end.

With under a month to go, Salford is gearing up to join nationwide celebrations as host cities reveal their Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Fan Zone plans.

Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett has welcomed the news that Salford Lads Club has been awarded a £437,961 grant from Historic England.  

The funds are to be used to protect and preserve the Grade II listed building on Coronation Street in Ordsall. 

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.

Salford City Council is currently piloting their Step into Salford Pathways Programme, a new model offering paid, 12-month work placements to young people from priority groups, and those not in education, employment or training after leaving school.

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.  

Reflecting the serious nature of repeated breaches and the significant risk posed to public health, costs and fines total £8,614.

Salford has once again retained all ten of its Green Flag Awards and it’s perfect timing, as the city celebrates Love Parks Week.

Salford City Council has announced its first Blue Badge prosecution since a crackdown was launched.  

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

Two air cadet leaders have been officially honoured in Salford. 

A new mural has appeared in Salford Quays to mark one month to go until the start of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 and celebrate the city’s role as one of the host locations.

Four organisations have recently committed to support the Salford City Mayor’s Charter, a growing movement of employers committed to fairness, inclusivity, and opportunity for all.