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Salford’s biggest LGBTQ+ celebration, The Pink Picnic, is back on Saturday 21 June at Peel Park and you’re invited.

The city of Salford will commemorate Armed Forces Week by hosting a number of events including a flag raising ceremony on Monday 23 June 2025 and a community parade on Saturday 28 June 2025.

Frederick Road is set to close for six months from Saturday 12 July to enable essential construction across the carriageway as part of Salford Rise, a key element of the Crescent Salford masterplan. 

Salford City Council has issued a collective call to action at its first Cleaner Greener Conference.

What will be known as the Pankhurst Cup reflects Emmeline Pankhurst who was a significant figure in Salford.

Salford City Council is asking for the views of residents and businesses in the Broughton Park area of the city on the proposal for a Parish Council or other community governance arrangements.

Created by FRAMELESS Creative, the UK’s leading creator of immersive experiences, and inspired by the National Portrait Gallery’s Collection.

A new strategy has launched in Salford to help young people take part in culture and creativity. 

Salford City Council officially launched Carers Week 2025 with a vibrant floral celebration at the Civic Centre, honouring the vital contributions of unpaid carers and championing this year’s national theme: “Equality for all.”

There are lots of fun and informative activities for people with learning disabilities, their carers and families during Learning Disability Week 2025 (16 to 22 June).

City Mayor Paul Dennett has announced changes to his top team. 

The funding has been announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves as part of the Comprehensive Spending Review, and will support changes that communities want to see over the next 10 years.

Wardley CofE Primary School has received positive recognition for the excellent work it does with young people. 

Salford City Council has officially opened the Peel Green Construction Skills Centre – a newly-restored space designed to support young people and adults into construction training and employment.

Exciting plans to transform the Grade II listed Buile Hill Mansion into a stunning wedding and community venue are taking shape. 

The designation of a Mayoral Development Zone (MDZ) for Salford has been approved by the City Mayor.

More children and young people will be supported to achieve and thrive in schools across Salford from September 2025.

The fund is open to applications during Men’s Health Week to support for a range of projects and activities.

King Charles' traditional summer garden party was recently attended by the widow and son of Salford City Council’s Employee of the Year 2024 winner Mark Baker.