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A hand holding a Beat the Street Salford game card near a beat box.

Beat the Street Salford

Salford turns into a giant interactive game this autumn!

Join Beat the Street from September 24 to November 5. Walk, cycle, wheel and win prizes while helping plant trees. A fun, free challenge for all ages.

Heritage Open Day at Agecroft Cemetery

Agecroft Cemetery is opening its doors to the public, inviting residents to explore one of Salford’s most historic sites.

It is all part of Heritage Open Days on Sunday 21 September – a nationwide event that offers free access to sites every year. 

Pathways Programme helps young participant to navigate her first steps in the council

The Pathways Programme, part of Salford City Council’s 'Step into Salford' initiative, is aimed at supporting young people who are not in education, employment, or training to explore career opportunities within the council.

Statutory Deputy City Mayor Councillor Tracy Kelly and Councillor Mishal Saeed supporting Brookhouse in Bloom

Councillors Champion Community Spirit Through Strong Partnership with Salford City Academy

Supporting community-led initiatives through partnership working

Salford winners enjoy Rugby World Cup experience

From supporting rough sleepers to cheering in the stands - Salford charity co-founder celebrates Women's Rugby World Cup

Build Salford partner F&T Terrix wins ‘Training Excellence’ award for delivery of Build Salford programmes

F&T Terrix, a valued partner of Build Salford, has been named a winner in the ‘Training Excellence’ category at the Construction News Specialists Awards 2025.

Stephen Young and Paul Dennett at Salford City Council offices

Salford City Council welcomes new Chief Executive

Stephen Young officially joins award-winning council

New independent Design Review Forum confirms appointment of members to champion design excellence

The membership of Salford’s new independent Design Review Forum has been confirmed.

Council confirms position on community flags

The Rugby World Cup experience... from a Salford Lad

Following our ticket giveaway for the Rugby World Cup, one winner shares a vlog with his experience going to the first matchday at Salford Community Stadium.

free school uniform exchange at local gateways or Swinton Civic Centre

Free school uniforms available all year round in Salford

Support available to local families in Salford to access free school uniforms

Peel Park a public urban park in Salford located on the River Irwell below Salford Crescent and adjacent to the University of Salford

£1 million grant funding approved for Community Greenways Project

3-year initiative jointly delivered by Salford City Council and Manchester City Council

Image of textile banks in Salford for clothing donations, mixed textiles and shoes

New campaign urges residents ‘don’t bin it, give it a second life’

Salford residents encouraged to repair, donate, sell or recycle their unwanted clothes, instead of throwing them in the bin

Agecroft Cemetery open as normal after water leak

Salford City Council would like to reassure the public that Agecroft Cemetery is fully open, accessible and services are continuing as normal.

Salford GCSE students celebrated by council for their achievements

Students across Salford have been commended by Salford City Council for their dedication and hard work as they receive their GCSE results.

Salford City Council office building

Performance update on the council creating a fairer, greener, healthier and more inclusive city

Salford City Council has published its latest annual performance report showing progress on delivering results for each of the seven priorities outlined in its corporate plan, This is Our Salford, launched last year.

Salford Sports Village Astro pitch

Community facilities set to benefit from £1.38 million investments

Salford’s community facilities are set to receive upgrades

Supported employment service is making a difference for residents with barriers to work

Participants from the Salford Supported Employment Service have recently shared their personal experiences of moving closer to work with the help of the programme. 

Picture of desk with a book open saying exam results

Salford students celebrated for great improvement in great A-level, T-level, and vocational qualification results

High grades have increased to 40.9% and students achieving A* to C is now at 71.7%.

A group of people, including City Mayor Paul Dennett, cheering

Behind the Scenes: Salford’s Road to the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025

Go behind the scenes as Salford prepares to host two huge Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 match days, welcoming 20,000 fans, four games, and six international teams to the Salford Community Stadium.