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Salford City Council is asking the public for their views on proposals to install yellow box junction cameras in the city.  

A new Ceremonial Mayor of Salford has been presented with the chains of office.

Salford’s foster carers have been celebrated for their extraordinary commitment and care at a special awards ceremony hosted by the council on Monday 19 May 2025.

Get ready for three jam-packed days of live music, pop-up performances, tasty street-food and hands-on family fun as Swinton Sounds returns from Friday 30 May to Sunday 1 June 2025. 

Broadwalk Green PRU has received positive recognition for the excellent work it does in Salford following a recent Ofsted inspection.

Newer style of crossing aims to improve safety for pedestrians and make it easier to cross the road.

Marking four flourishing years since RHS Garden Bridgewater first opened its doors, bringing 154 acres of inspirational horticulture, lakes and woodland to the city.

Salford Credit Union has announced it is paying a dividend to all members.

Three young Salford residents – Josh, Jerry and Jamie – were recently invited to the Salford Civic Centre by the Ceremonial Mayor of Salford, Cllr Tanya Burch. 

Salford’s Ceremonial Mayor has raised £38,714.75 for her chosen charities in her year in office.

A public footpath between Manchester Road and the East Lancs in Swinton and Pendlebury has been fully reinstated after being overgrown and unusable for several years.

A leading Salford innovation hub has generated £22.56m in social value over two years—upskilling thousands, creating hundreds of jobs, and boosting business turnover.

Salford City Council has formally ended all negotiations with Jacobson Management regarding the future of Salford Community Stadium.

With just 100 days to go until the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 kicks off, excitement is building across the country. A new tournament trophy has been unveiled to mark the milestone and will visit Salford Quays on Thursday 30 May as part of a nationwide tour.

New lifts provide step-free access to Irlam station as part of a rolling programme of upgrades.

Plans announced for the allocation of the Government’s extension of the Household Support Fund to support residents with the cost of living.

Foster carers with Salford City Council are starring in videos as part of Foster Care Fortnight (12 to 25 May), to encourage more people to become carers, highlight all the support and explain how fostering works.

New research has revealed the areas across England that have seen the most improvement in GCSE results since lockdown, with Salford coming out on top with a 5.9% increase in scores 

42 new homes from MSV Housing to provide much-needed, high quality housing in Salford to support people who have previously experienced homelessness or rough sleeping.  

VE Day 80 commemorations and celebrations took place in Salford, as the city marked the 80th Anniversary of VE Day