Consultation on community governance in Broughton Park area starts today
Salford City Council is asking for the views of residents and businesses in the Broughton Park area of the city on the proposal for a Parish Council or other community governance arrangements.
It’s in response to a proposal to create a Parish Council for this area put forward through a petition submitted to the council on Wednesday 12 February 2025 that was supported by the required number of signatures for it to be valid.
This means the council is legally required to undertake a Community Governance Review to consult with local people on the proposal before a decision is made. Located in the east of the city, the Broughton Park area includes parts of the Kersal and Broughton Park ward and parts of the Boughton ward.
The consultation starts today, Monday 16 June 2025 and the deadline to complete the survey is Monday 15 September 2025. Community governance refers to how local communities are represented and governed at a local level. It involves organising local services and activities through the participation of residents, businesses, voluntary and community groups, along with others partners such as Salford City Council.
Surjit Tour, City Solicitor and Statutory Monitoring Officer at Salford City Council commented:
“To ensure everyone in the area aged 18 and over has an opportunity to have their say, we are writing to everyone who lives or has a business in the affected area, setting out how they can respond. Locally based community and voluntary groups are also invited to take part by responding to the consultation survey.
“Everyone is encouraged to respond to the survey digitally if they can and if they need support, they can call into Broughton Hub for help from one of our friendly advisors. All survey responses along with other evidence, will then be carefully considered before recommendations are made.”
People can find out more at information events taking place at Broughton Hub, 50 Rigby Street, Salford, M7 4BQ on the following dates:
- Wednesday 25 June 2025 from 9am to 1pm
- Wednesday 23 July 2025 from 3pm to 7pm
- Tuesday 19 August 2025 from 12pm to 4pm
Visit www.salford.gov.uk/community-governance for further details of the consultation including the Terms of Reference and a map of the geographical area under review