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Andy Burnham and Paul Dennett at MediaCityUK new number 30 bus

New bus route for Salford providing vital connectivity for the community

The new bus route, the number 30, will connect the Trafford Centre, Trafford Park, Salford Quays, Ordsall Lane and Manchester City Centre.

Mayor of Salford with council representatives from Salford and City of Stoke-on-Trent with Salford 100 banner

Salford Host Stoke-on-Trent Civic Reception Ahead of Centenary

Representatives from the City of Stoke-on-Trent visited Salford for a special Civic Reception and a commemorative ‘Centenary Baton’ hand over.

Canal path in Salford with trees and houses in the background

First phase of Mariner’s Canal transformation to begin

Salford City Council is gearing up to start work on the first phase of improvements to Mariner’s Canal in Salford Quays.

Lee Calvert New Director of Adult Social Care to join Salford City Council

New Director of Adult Social Care to join Salford City Council

Lee Calvert will start his new role at the council in spring 2026. 

New social rent housing in Salford with members of the council outside a property

New social rent and move on homes for Salford

Thirteen new homes for social rent and eight move on homes are ready to be let out in Salford.

People celebrating children and young people for a year of Child Friendly Salford

Children celebrate Child Friendly Salford one year on

Over 200 children and young people celebrated a year of Child Friendly Salford.

Salford schools go global as headteachers forge links with Chinese education

Three Salford headteachers have had an extraordinary international learning experience in China, bringing back fresh ideas and exciting opportunities for schools and communities.

Christmas lanterns in a shop window

Enjoy free festive parking in Salford this December

Salford residents and visitors encouraged to shop, explore and support local businesses.

Young children writing in a workbook

Council’s dedicated social workers “show compassion and sensitivity” supporting children and families

Social workers provide a “positive impact on improving the lives of children in Salford”.

City Mayor Paul Dennett, Deputy Mayor Tracey Kelly, Councillor Heather Fletcher, Ceremonial Mayor of Salford, Councillor Mishal Saeed launching Salford's Cards for Kindness Campaign

Salford launches Cards for Kindness Campaign for older residents

Salford City Council launches Cards for Kindness campaign to help spread joy and tackle loneliness in older Salford residents during the festive season.

Have Your Say on Salford’s Council Tax Reduction Scheme

Salford City Council is asking residents for their views on proposed changes to their Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme. These changes aim to make the scheme fairer and ensure that households on the lowest incomes get the support they need.

Chapel Street East one way closure will be lifted ahead of schedule

Chapel Street and New Bailey Gateway works complete ahead of schedule

Early completion of works will now take place on 1 December 2025.

Row of houses with van and cars parked outside on street close to tall trees

Selective Licence applications are now open

Landlords in Salford’s new Selective Licensing area can now apply for a licence to rent out properties.

Beyond 2025 poster

BEYOND 2025 Conference kicks off

Salford plays host this week as BEYOND 2025, the UK’s leading conference on creative research and innovation, returns to MediaCity UK from Monday 24 to Wednesday 26 November.

A row of red brick houses with green doors

New housing allocations policy set to launch

Salford City Council is introducing a new Housing Allocations Policy on Thursday 27 November.

Highways maintenance work brought in-house in Salford

The council is continuing to strengthen its in-house expertise by bringing more highway maintenance work under its own teams.

An aerial view of the Salford skyline

Council confirms no parish council after community consultation

A parish council will not be established in the Broughton Park area of Salford, after proposals were voted down by city councillors.

Sign saying Blue Badge Holders only parking

Salford’s Blue Badge crackdown continues

Salford City Council has opened more than 120 investigations since a Blue Badge crackdown was launched a year ago.

An external view of the Salford Civic Centre

Salford launches council tax support for terminally ill residents

Salford City Council is one of the first local authorities in the country to introduce a scheme to provide council tax support to residents diagnosed with a terminal illness.

Salford City Council is one of the first local authorities in the country to introduce a scheme to provide council tax support to residents diagnosed with a terminal illness.

Work begins on new basketball court in Swinton park