Housing boom in Salford as developers build record number of homes in 2019
A total of 3,344 residential property completions were recorded – more than double the amount in 2017 – 2018.
‘Integral’ trees planted in Salford to help fight against climate change
City of Trees are dreaming of a green Christmas over the festive period and beyond after a mass planting event saw over 1,000 sown in one day & 5,000 saplings for Salford this winter.
‘Families are struggling to afford life’s basics’: Salford Council pleads for food scheme funding
Salford City Council needs funding to repeat a food help scheme which fed 3000 children over the summer. The council set up the voucher scheme after their application to the Department for Education’s holiday hunger fund was rejected – one of 88% that were, a Freedom of Information request from The Guardian and Channel 4 News revealed.
Salford Council splash extra £545,000 on cleaning city’s parks and streets
Salford City Council will be spending an additional £545,000 on cleaning the city’s streets and parks after being urged to act from public feedback.
Salford kids to help beat 23 long-term health conditions with exercise initiative
The people of Salford can win prizes worth up to £500 for the miles that they run, walk and cycle as part of ‘Beat the Street’.
TfGM target 10% of journeys by bike by 2025 after launch of £42million Cycle City
Transport for Greater Manchester has launched the first phase of its £42million investment programme, Cycle City, at the new Broughton Cycleway.
Salford planners give green light to £1bn MediaCityUK expansion
The scheme, passed this week by planning chiefs in the city, will include building 1,400 new homes, a market square and an events hall.
Salford commits to tackle climate change as leaders thrash out deal in Paris
Salford City mayor Ian Stewart has given his backing to both Greater Manchester Community Renewables Ltd (GMCR) and Moss Community Energy.
‘There’s still work to be done’: Salford schools secure investment for mental health
A multi-million pound project to help children with mental health problems has been launched in Salford.
Extra funding provided for Salford cycle routes in boost for green transport ambitions
An extra 16.5 km of cycle routes are to be created in Salford as part of the city’s drive to encourage people to use greener modes of transport.
Traders and performers invited to second ever Teenage Market in Eccles
Teenage traders and performers are being invited to sell their wares in Eccles later this month following the announcement of the second ever Teenage Market in the town.