Recent press releases from Salford City Council

Salford's gritters keep the city moving

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Salford's gritters worked around the clock to keep the city's roads clear and open this weekend.

Helping Salford’s older people through the cold winter months

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Vulnerable older people living in Salford have received extra help this winter thanks to funding from Salford City Council and NHS Salford.

Salford votes in favour of an elected mayor

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The electorate in Salford has voted to elect a mayor in the city. 18.1% of the city's electorate cast their vote in the referendum, on Thursday 26 January, with 17,344 votes casts in favour of an elected mayor and 13,653 against.

Get down to Salford Quays for The Quays Open Day

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Salford Quays will host an extravaganza of activities for people of all ages on Saturday 18 February.

Salford sets out strategy for the future

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Salford City Council has set out its strategy to prepare the city for the future and achieve a greener vision.

Face your demons! Salford City Council launch stop smoking campaign

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Unhappy? Unfit? Feeling the effects of Christmas on your wallet and annoyed that your new year's resolution hasn't gone to plan? Don't bury your face in the sand - get ready to face your demons for a healthy and happy 2012!

The Salford Business Awards 2012 are now open for entries!

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The search is on for Salford's most successful businesses with the launch of the 2012 Salford Business Awards, sponsored by TalkTalk Technology.

Sir Alex Ferguson opens Disabled Living Centre in Salford

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Manchester United Manager, Sir Alex Ferguson helps Salford City Council and Disabled Living launch their new £750,000 purpose-built, state of the art 'Disabled Living Centre'.

New Salford Stadium ready for action

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Salford City Stadium is now complete and has been handed over to the stadium management company. The £26 million, 12,000 capacity stadium at Barton will be home to Salford City Reds and will be run by a joint venture company involving Salford City Council and Peel Holdings.

National strike action to affect Salford services

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Council services in Salford are likely to be seriously disrupted as a result of national public sector strikes on Wednesday 30 November.

Three Salford schools set for £70 million upgrade

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A deal has been signed which will result in three Salford schools benefitting from £70 million worth of improvements, as part of the second phase of the Building Schools for the Future Programme (BSF).

Kick start to National Youth Work Week in Salford

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

National Youth Work Week (29 October to 6 November) is being celebrated in Salford with lots of activities that will bring Salford's communities closer together.

Salford kids performing with BBC Philharmonic

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

School children in Salford are busy rehearsing for their big performance with the BBC Philharmonic at The Lowry theatre on Sunday 6 November.

Top restaurant wins Salford food award

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A Walkden eatery has scooped the first ever 'A Taste of Salford' award, voted for by food lovers that enjoyed the Salford Food and Drink Festival.

Salford residents urged to be warm but wary

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Salford residents are being urged to be vigilant about firms cold calling your home offering to fit new cavity wall and loft insulation.

Have your say on planned changes to the council constitution if there is an Elected Mayor

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Salford City Council is asking for residents’ views on proposed changes to the council’s constitution if voters in the city decide to have an Elected Mayor.

AGMA launches new-look grant scheme

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA) is re-launching its grants scheme for the not-for-profit sector and inviting applications.

State-of-the-art new football facilities at Salford Sports Village

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Five new football pitches have been built at Salford Sports Village which will provide football for all ages every night of the week.

North west artist donates Bridgewater Canal painting to new Salford art exhibition

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A painting of the Bridgewater Canal donated by a celebrated local artist is going on display at the Salford Museum and Art Gallery from Saturday (8 October) as part of a new exhibition to mark the canal’s 250th anniversary.