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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. 

A dynamic programme of sustainability focused events and training to inspire a greener future for the city. 

Salford City Council’s Trading Standards team brought the prosecution.

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.

Historic Civic University Agreement to drive positive change for the people of Salford.

Two of Salford’s best-known creative organisations, award-winning outdoor arts experts, Walk the Plank, and 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.

The unique award honours long-term, collective contributions deeply rooted in the city's shared history and identity.

New plans to make getting around Salford easier, safer and more sustainable have been revealed.

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.

£7.43 million in funding to build a school for 150 children.

Homes are selling fast at The Folds in Little Hulton with buyers preparing to lay down roots at Salford City Council’s flagship development.

£290,000 in funding is now available managed by Salford CVS.

Salford’s new safer pedestrian and cycling route at Chapel Street and New Bailey is now open.

Salford City Council’s own housing company Dérive provided 113 new homes in 2025.

Forty per cent of the brand new homes are provided at social rent, meaning the rents are set lower than market rates and more affordable for tenants.

Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett said: “We are deeply saddened and appalled by the mindless vandalism and destruction of the Holocaust Memorial bench in Clowes Park. The bench was a memorial to Holocaust survivor Mr Chaim Ferster and the work he has done over many years sharing his story and experiences, while also teaching & reminding us all about the horrors of the Holocaust.

Pendleton Together and Salford City Council worked directly with residents following damage to a pipe that resulted in a serious leak.

A new all electric Bee Network service is now live in Salford, connecting the city region’s fastest growing population with retail and economic hubs, previously an underserved area.

Positive news for residents who use the bus and trams network across the city with fares frozen until the end of 2026.

This is now a moment for unity: for supporters, players, staff and partners to come together with renewed pride and purpose.

Engagement programme launched on proposals to make walking, wheeling, and cycling in Ordsall safer and easier.