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Council confirms position on community flags

The Rugby World Cup experience... from a Salford Lad

Following our ticket giveaway for the Rugby World Cup, one winner shares a vlog with his experience going to the first matchday at Salford Community Stadium.

free school uniform exchange at local gateways or Swinton Civic Centre

Free school uniforms available all year round in Salford

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

Peel Park a public urban park in Salford located on the River Irwell below Salford Crescent and adjacent to the University of Salford

£1 million grant funding approved for Community Greenways Project

3-year initiative jointly delivered by Salford City Council and Manchester City Council

Image of textile banks in Salford for clothing donations, mixed textiles and shoes

New campaign urges residents ‘don’t bin it, give it a second life’

Salford residents encouraged to repair, donate, sell or recycle their unwanted clothes, instead of throwing them in the bin

Agecroft Cemetery open as normal after water leak

Salford City Council would like to reassure the public that Agecroft Cemetery is fully open, accessible and services are continuing as normal.

Salford GCSE students celebrated by council for their achievements

Students across Salford have been commended by Salford City Council for their dedication and hard work as they receive their GCSE results.

Salford City Council office building

Performance update on the council creating a fairer, greener, healthier and more inclusive city

Salford City Council has published its latest annual performance report showing progress on delivering results for each of the seven priorities outlined in its corporate plan, This is Our Salford, launched last year.

Salford Sports Village Astro pitch

Community facilities set to benefit from £1.38 million investments

Salford’s community facilities are set to receive upgrades

Supported employment service is making a difference for residents with barriers to work

Participants from the Salford Supported Employment Service have recently shared their personal experiences of moving closer to work with the help of the programme. 

Picture of desk with a book open saying exam results

Salford students celebrated for great improvement in great A-level, T-level, and vocational qualification results

High grades have increased to 40.9% and students achieving A* to C is now at 71.7%.

A group of people, including City Mayor Paul Dennett, cheering

Behind the Scenes: Salford’s Road to the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025

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.

A support worker helping a resident with financial issues

The vital Salford support services making a positive impact for residents

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

Myth-busting information on the proposal for a parish council

Salford City Council has responded to common questions emerging from a consultation in the Broughton Park area by addressing misunderstandings about the proposal for a parish council.

Council Approves Domestic Abuse Support in Safe Accommodation Strategy 2025 – 2028

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

Salford Community Stadium

City Mayor statement on Salford Red Devils

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

Salford Remembers VJ Day

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.

Salford joins nationwide celebrations for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Fan Zones

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 welcomes Lads Club £437,961 grant

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. 

Salford Smoking in Pregnancy rates halve – But there’s more to do

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.