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The University of Salford pledges £100k to support home grown talent
The University of Salford is celebrating ten years of providing apprenticeships by pledging £100k to small businesses in Salford to help them fund adult learners aged 25 and over.
09 Feb 2026
Mayors back BT’s cyber push and skills drive in Greater Manchester
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, and Paul Dennett, City Mayor of Salford, visited BT Group’s recently opened New Bailey office on Thursday 5 February.
06 Feb 2026
Salford launches Hate Crime Reporting Ambassadors
Over 100 people have signed up to become Hate Crime Reporting Ambassadors and will act as trusted points of contact within their communities and workplaces.
05 Feb 2026
Salford schools selected for Therme Manchester’s art competition
Six Salford schools have been selected to take part in Therme Manchester’s Artists of the Future competition.
Consultation launches on proposals to improve housing standards
A citywide consultation has been launched as the next step to improve housing standards in Salford.
New number 30 bus showcased at historic hall
Salford’s new electric bus has been showcased at Ordsall Hall.
04 Feb 2026
Salford Employment Hub gets Ministerial visit
Salford Employment Hub was pleased to welcome the Minister for Employment, the Rt Hon Dame Diana Johnson, to understand how local and national employment services can work more closely together.
ForHousing starts construction on social housing development in Swinton
Social housing provider ForHousing has broken ground on a new development on Park Street, Swinton. The £9.3 million project will bring 42 high-quality one and two-bedroom homes to the area.
03 Feb 2026
Bereaved families raise £140,000 for charity
Bereaved families in Salford have helped raise an incredible £140,000 for charity since 2017.
30 Jan 2026
A step forward to improve housing standards
Salford City Council has approved a step forwards to improve housing standards in the city.
27 Jan 2026
Salford Celebrates City’s 100 Heroes during Centenary Year
Salford City Council and The University of Salford will be shining a spotlight on Salfordians who have become city heroes during the last 100 years.
Planet 100 – shaping a greener future for Salford together
A dynamic programme of sustainability focused events and training to inspire a greener future for the city.
26 Jan 2026
Trader sentenced for fraud and consumer protection offences in Salford
Salford City Council’s Trading Standards team brought the prosecution.
Beat the Street celebrates Salford winners
The winners of the recent Beat the Street Salford game have officially been presented with their prizes for taking part in the six-week physical activity game last autumn.
23 Jan 2026
University of Salford and Salford City Council Sign Historic Agreement
Historic Civic University Agreement to drive positive change for the people of Salford.
22 Jan 2026
Salford creatives to lead city’s cultural programme in centenary year
Two of Salford’s best-known creative organisations, award-winning outdoor arts experts, Walk the Plank, and boundary-breaking Sounds From the Other City festival creators, From the Other, have been appointed to lead the city’s cultural programme for Salford 100.
Centenary Award to reflect Salford’s century-long history and community spirit
The unique award honours long-term, collective contributions deeply rooted in the city's shared history and identity.
21 Jan 2026
Better journeys ahead for Salford as new transport plans unveiled
New plans to make getting around Salford easier, safer and more sustainable have been revealed.
20 Jan 2026
Proposals to improve HMO standards in Salford
Salford City Council is proposing a major new step to improve housing standards in the city.
Papers proposing a citywide additional HMO (Houses in Multiple Occupation) Licensing scheme have been tabled ahead of the council’s Cabinet meeting on Tuesday 27 January.
19 Jan 2026
Multi-million pound primary school to support Salford children with special educational needs
£7.43 million in funding to build a school for 150 children.
16 Jan 2026
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