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Christmas lanterns in a shop window

Enjoy free festive parking in Salford this December

Salford residents and visitors encouraged to shop, explore and support local businesses.

Young children writing in a workbook

Council’s dedicated social workers “show compassion and sensitivity” supporting children and families

Social workers provide a “positive impact on improving the lives of children in Salford”.

City Mayor Paul Dennett, Deputy Mayor Tracey Kelly, Councillor Heather Fletcher, Ceremonial Mayor of Salford, Councillor Mishal Saeed launching Salford's Cards for Kindness Campaign

Salford launches Cards for Kindness Campaign for older residents

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

Have Your Say on Salford’s Council Tax Reduction Scheme

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.

Chapel Street East one way closure will be lifted ahead of schedule

Chapel Street and New Bailey Gateway works complete ahead of schedule

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

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Selective Licence applications are now open

Landlords in Salford’s new Selective Licensing area can now apply for a licence to rent out properties.

BEYOND 2025 Conference kicks off

Salford plays host this week as BEYOND 2025, the UK’s leading conference on creative research and innovation, returns to MediaCity UK from Monday 24 to Wednesday 26 November.

New housing allocations policy set to launch

Salford City Council is introducing a new Housing Allocations Policy on Thursday 27 November.

Highways maintenance work brought in-house in Salford

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

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Council confirms no parish council after community consultation

A parish council will not be established in the Broughton Park area of Salford, after proposals were voted down by city councillors.

Sign saying Blue Badge Holders only parking

Salford’s Blue Badge crackdown continues

Salford City Council has opened more than 120 investigations since a Blue Badge crackdown was launched a year ago.

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Salford launches council tax support for terminally ill residents

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.

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.

Work begins on new basketball court in Swinton park

Fly tipping rubbish in Salford

Council urges local residents to fight fly-tipping this November

Salford City Council has teamed up with Keep Britain Tidy for ‘Fight Fly-Tipping Fortnight’.

Salford sets benchmark for inclusive development with award-winning social impact guides

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Report published on community governance review of Broughton Park area

New Brookhouse playground officially opened

The new playground includes a wide range of play equipment to encourage active, imaginative play.

Salford City Council celebrates GCSE results improvement

Salford City Council celebrates GCSE results improvement

A street in Salford with Christmas lights on trees and lampposts

Salford confirms plans for Christmas lights and community flags

The works to install lighting will take place until early December and flags currently in place will not be removed as part of the installation process.

Salford celebrates lifelong learning at adult awards ceremony

Eccles Town Hall hosted the Get Salford Learning Adult Awards 2025, an inspiring event that honoured individuals who have embraced adulthood learning to transform their lives.