Press releases

Sewer collapse causes road closure

16 July 2008
Traffic in Worsley Road, Winton was brought to a halt today when the carriageway collapsed, thought to be due to a collapsed sewer.

New partnerships seal deal to increase economic growth

14 July 2008
People in Greater Manchester are set to benefit from a new partnership agreed today that will help boost economic prosperity and quality of life for local people and close financial inequalities across England.

Disruption warning over industrial action

09 July 2008
Residents and businesses are being warned of major disruption to council services next week - including possible school closures - because of a national strike.

Council gives carbon the boot

09 July 2008
Salford City Council has taken its next steps to reduce its carbon footprint which could save up to £500,000 a year.

Search for Salford's superstar chef begins

09 July 2008
The search is on to find the city's hottest cooking talent this summer as young people between 14-16 get the chance to enter a MasterChef style competition and become the 'Salford Young Chef of the Year'.

Comics help Ordsall children care for environment

09 July 2008
Children from an Ordsall primary school are using comic books to learn how to look after the environment.

Bolton Road crossings ranked top by residents

08 July 2008
Bolton Road is set to get at least one new pedestrian crossing after residents made it top priority when deciding how £100,000 for highways improvements should be spent in the area.

Safer roads for Primrose Hill Primary

07 July 2008
The walk to Primrose Hill Community Primary School and Children's Centre is being made safer - thanks to new safety features being installed this week (7 July).

Council to fight post office closures

03 July 2008
Residents are being asked to add their voices to the fight against post office closures in Salford

Salford scheme turns addicts into artists

03 July 2008
Eight recovering addicts from Salford who have aspirations in the art world have collaborated to start their own online venture www.stashart.co.uk.

Ticket rush for Proms in the Park in Salford

02 July 2008
Excitement about Russell Watson's homecoming performance with the BBC Philharmonic led to 1,400 tickets for 'Proms in the Park in Salford' being sold within the first hour when they went on sale on Thursday (26 June).

Salford's fifth film festival searches for new talent

02 July 2008
Salford's Film Festival is seeking new short films and features for its return in November (15-23).

Next generation cash boost

02 July 2008
More than £130 million could be spent on transforming Salford's primary schools - the largest single investment in primary education the city has ever seen.

Estate ban for Eccles man

02 July 2008
An Eccles man whose actions forced a resident out of their home has been given an anti-social behaviour order.

Salford youths 'STAMP' in protest with Dragon's Den Star

01 July 2008
Young people from Salford join forces with Dragon's Den star Duncan Bannatyne to protest against the practices of tobacco companies in a documentary on BBC 2 tonight (Tuesday 1 July).


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