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Plans for the construction of 25 affordable homes across two locations in the city that will provide much needed supported accommodation for young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness have been approved

The survey from Deloitte measures the scale of developments and their impact across Manchester and Salford city centres

The Salford Health and Wellbeing Board is working on a new Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) for local Salford pharmacies.

Salford City Council has confirmed that Becky Bibby has been appointed as the new interim Executive Director for Children’s Services. She will begin her new role from Monday 3 February

Salford City Council has today (28 January) approved a report to explore the opportunity and benefits for the establishment of a Mayoral Development Zone (MDZ), which could pave the way for significant investment and growth in a key part of the city.

Salford children have helped to launch a Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at Little Hulton Library today and have also enjoyed a fun storytelling session.

Salford City Council’s new pupil referral unit (PRU) has officially opened. It aims to help children in the city who have been permanently excluded from school to re-engage with education and have positive futures.

Salford City Council’s cabinet has set out budget proposals for the next financial year that would see the authority spend more than £392 million on services to support residents, communities and businesses.

All five of Salford City Council’s children’s homes have been rated as good by Ofsted following significant support and resources being invested into them over several years. And one has been rated as outstanding in leadership and management. 

A Salford roofer left his victim, an elderly widow, with a badly damaged roof and £12,887 out of pocket. 

Following the recent statement issued by Salford Red Devils, a council spokesperson said: “Salford City Council is aware of current difficult financial position of Salford Red Devils RLFC. Salford Red Devils have faced challenging circumstances in the tough environment which Rugby League finds itself across the country.

Salford City Council has announced the appointment of a new City Solicitor. Surjit Tour, will take up the role, following Cathy Parkinson’s departure from the position on an interim basis. 

The City Mayor in consultation with the Mayoral Team has developed a local scheme to support people of pensionable age by providing a one-off £200 towards heating bills over this winter period.