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.
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.
This week, a myth-busting leaflet is being posted to everyone living in the affected area, to provide clarity on recurring themes. In the covering letter, Melissa Caslake, Chief Executive (Interim) and Surjit Tour, City Solicitor and Monitoring Officer reassure residents that they want to hear from them. They acknowledge that there are strong feelings about the proposal and encourage conversations to take place in a way that is respectful of different views.
The aim of the consultation is to gather opinions so anyone in the affected area is entitled to express their views and have their voice heard. This will help Salford City Council decide whether a parish council should be established. Recommendations will be based on feedback from residents as well as a range of factors from community considerations to operational and financial issues.
All views will be considered before any decision is made at a full council meeting in January 2026. Residents can influence this decision by completing the survey online at www.salford.gov.uk/community-governance where more details can be found including the myth-busting information.
The consultation closes on Monday, 15 September 2025. The final drop-in information session takes place at Broughton Hub on Tuesday 19 August from 12pm to 4pm. Senior members from the team responsible for the community governance review will be available to answer questions.
Paper versions and translations of the survey in Yiddish and Hebrew can be requested by emailing cgr@salford.gov.uk or collected from Broughton Hub. Other translations and special formats are available on request, subject to consideration. Responses can be submitted in people’s preferred language.
Anyone needing digital support to complete the survey online can call into Broughton Hub for assistance. Located at 50 Rigby Street, M7 4BQ, the hub is open Monday to Thursday 8am to 10pm, Friday 8am to 6.30pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm.