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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. 

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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.

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The vital Salford support services making a positive impact for residents

Vital support services in Salford are providing residents access to free, confidential support. 

Myth-busting information on the proposal for a parish council

Salford City Council has responded to common questions emerging from a consultation in the Broughton Park area by addressing misunderstandings about the proposal for a parish council.

Council Approves Domestic Abuse Support in Safe Accommodation Strategy 2025 – 2028

Strategy sets out how Salford City Council will provide support to residents of domestic abuse and their children in safe accommodation.

Salford Community Stadium

City Mayor statement on Salford Red Devils

We remain committed to the long-term sustainability of professional rugby league in this city.

Salford Remembers VJ Day

Salford City Council has announced plans to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day).

VJ Day is observed annually on 15 August, marking the day Japan surrendered to Allied forces, bringing the Second World War to an end.

Salford joins nationwide celebrations for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Fan Zones

With under a month to go, Salford is gearing up to join nationwide celebrations as host cities reveal their Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Fan Zone plans.

Salford City Mayor welcomes Lads Club £437,961 grant

Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett has welcomed the news that Salford Lads Club has been awarded a £437,961 grant from Historic England.  

The funds are to be used to protect and preserve the Grade II listed building on Coronation Street in Ordsall. 

Salford Smoking in Pregnancy rates halve – But there’s more to do

New figures reveal that the number of women in Salford smoking in pregnancy has fallen by more than half over the past decade. Find out more about how Salford is taking a whole-community approach to tackling smoking in pregnancy and promoting smoke-free living.

Bags of seized illicit cigarettes, tobacco and illegal vapes from four retailer premises in Swinton, Walkden and Cadishead

Illicit cigarettes, tobacco and illegal vapes worth over £11,500 seized in Salford

Salford City Council, together with partners, have seized illicit cigarettes, tobacco and illegal vapes, with an estimated retail value of over £11,500.

Council internal work placement programme shows early success in young person employment drive

Salford City Council is currently piloting their Step into Salford Pathways Programme, a new model offering paid, 12-month work placements to young people from priority groups, and those not in education, employment or training after leaving school.

Eccles Rugby Club volunteer receives Citizen’s Award

An Eccles Rugby Club volunteer has received a Citizen’s Award for services to the community.  

Alan Bent, 73, began playing at the club in 1972 and since he has hung up his playing boots he has devoted his time and efforts to teaching the next generation to play every Sunday morning and Wednesday evening.  

Image of illegal vapes in a display cabinet sold in Salford

Salford Business and Directors Prosecuted for Repeated Sale of Illegal Vapes

Reflecting the serious nature of repeated breaches and the significant risk posed to public health, costs and fines total £8,614.

Salford parks celebrate a clean sweep of Green Flag Awards - again!

Salford has once again retained all ten of its Green Flag Awards and it’s perfect timing, as the city celebrates Love Parks Week.