Regeneration

Find out the latest about regeneration related issues across the city. The Lead Member for Finance, Support Services and Regeneration and also Deputy City Mayor is Councillor Jack Youd.

People at park benches in the sun at The Quays and MediaCity in Salford

Salford's £1 billion visitor economy boom

Salford is a contemporary thriving mix of modern and historic which saw 8 million visits generating an economic impact of £1 billion in 2023.

An exterior view of the Eden building in Salford

New service being launched to champion high quality sustainable design

A new independent design review forum is being launched to champion the highest standards of design across new developments in the city.

A new chapter for Buile Hill Mansion: restoration work picks up pace

Exciting plans to transform the Grade II listed Buile Hill Mansion into a stunning wedding and community venue are taking shape. 

Western Gateway Development Zone which includes key development sites of Port Salford, Trafford Waters and New Carrington.

'Western Gateway Development Zone' named in next step towards unlocking significant growth area

The designation of a Mayoral Development Zone (MDZ) for Salford has been approved by the City Mayor.

Swinton Sounds is back – and you’re invited!

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. 

Greengate Regeneration Strategy to Deliver Public Realm and Connectivity Improvements Moves Forward

As the medieval heart of the city, plans to deliver Salford City Council’s vision for the Greengate area have moved forward.

Irwell River Park Connectivity and Movement Strategy approved

Transforming the 8km stretch of the River Irwell into a vibrant and accessible urban park.

Works to commence to transform Chapel Street and New Bailey

Works are due to start on Tuesday 22 April and will run until early 2026.

Redevelopment of Eccles Town Centre gathers pace

Work has begun to demolish Eccles Shopping Centre, car park and Eccles Market Hall. 

Consultation on regeneration of the Strangeways and Cambridge neighbourhoods

Ambitious proposals could see 7,000 new homes built across seven distinct neighbourhood areas, which could support 4,500 jobs.

Group of people stood together - left to right, Sarah Ashurst, Eamonn Boylan, John Searle, Councillor Jack Youd, Caroline Simpson, Phil Marsden, Stephanie Mullenger and Stephen Wild

MIPIM launch for Salford Strategic Regeneration Forum

Partners Salford City Council, Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), Homes England, Peel Land and Muse have officially launched the Salford Strategic Regeneration Forum (SRF) today (11 March) at MIPIM.

Salford and Manchester present draft proposals for major Strangeways and Cambridge regeneration

Salford City Council (SCC) and Manchester City Council (MCC) are working in collaboration on the ambitious long-term regeneration proposals for the Strangeways and Cambridge areas ahead of public consultation.

Salford City Council confirm delegation for MIPIM 2025

Salford City Deputy Mayor Jack Youd heads up a team of senior officers from Salford City Council attending this year’s MIPIM event.

Register Office move to Buile Hill Mansion

Grade II listed building new wedding venue.

This is our Salford

Salford City Council is committed to creating a fairer, greener, healthier and more inclusive city for all. To achieve this vision, it has set out seven interconnected priorities as the focus for our work from 2024 to 2028.

  • Good growth
  • A good home for all
  • Tackling poverty and inequality
  • Creating places where people want to live
  • A child friendly city
  • Responding to climate change
  • Healthy lives and quality of care for all

Find out more about our ambitions and how we intend to deliver them in our corporate plan: This is our Salford.

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