SNAP blog

To help you keep track of what's happening during the Langworthy, Pendleton and Seedley SNAP week, this page will be continously updated. Keep checking back to see how we're getting on.

Saturday 29 January

Football tournament
Jess Haywood, Senior Youth Work Manager, Salford City Council

Manchester United Football Foundation and M&H football academy teamed up to deliver a five-a-side football competition this morning at Fit City Clarendon.

The competition started at 11.00am and young people were waiting outside at 10.30am eager to get the competition started.

The competition was held inside the sports hall where two football cages had been erected. 35 young people came and took part in the competition which ran very smoothly. The winners where presented with a trophy and the runners up received medals. All the young people that took part had a great time and wanted to know when the next one was.

Friday 28 January

Cleaning the streets
Howard Lund, Environmental Services Co-ordinator, Salford City Council

The council's waste disposal team has been collecting bulky waste every day. Over the course of the week, almost six tonnes of bulky waste were removed and over 12 tonnes of fly tipping was collected and disposed of. Graffiti was also cleaned was 40 different locations including green cable boxes and the underpasses at Salford precinct.

Wednesday 26 January

Police activity
Sergeant Stuart McGuire, Salford Central Neighbourhood Policing Team

Three drugs warrants were executed today which led to three people being arrested. One man was arrested on suspicion of possessing with intent to supply after 12 cannabis plants were found at his address, alongside other forms of the drug. Over £2,500 was seized under the Proceeds Of Crime Act (POCA) and a woman was arrested on suspicion of money laundering. Warrants similar to this take place on a regular basis throughout Salford and we are sending a clear message to those responsible that their actions will not be tolerated. You can report any suspicious behaviour to police on 0161 872 5050.

The mobile police station has been in Langworthy and we have had a number of visitors. This is an ideal way to meet your local police officer and discuss the issues you feel we need to tackle to make your neighbourhood safer for you and your family. Don't forget, there are a number of police surgeries and Beat meetings taking place across the city so feel free to pop in and speak to us about your concerns.

Police community support officers (PCSOs) have accompanied housing officers from Salix Homes to Sycamore Court where anti-social behaviour surveys were conducted. This is to gather information on any concerns residents may have. PCSOs have also been on joint foot patrols with NCP enforcement officers to ensure there are no parking offences in the area.

To contact the Salford Central Neighbourhood Policing Team on 0161 856 5084 or email us.

Environmental update
Howard Lund, Environmental Coordinator, Salford City Council

The street sweepers were out in force today cleaning up the area around Willow Tree Primary on Alexander Road and a new waste bin was fixed to a lamppost outside. Signs have also started being fixed to gated alleyways advising residents about bin collections, fly tipping and who to contact if you have any problems with your alley gate.

If you need to arrange a bulky waste collection or to report fly tipping call 0161 909 6500.

To report alley gate problems or request a key, call the Housing Crime Reduction team on 0161 686 5850.

Tuesday 25 January

Mobile youth bus
Joanna Wolfe, Salford Youth Service

The youth bus was taken to the back of the precinct in front of Fads decorating shop. The area was relatively quiet with very few young people in the area. This could be down to the United match being on the telly. The detached team from the youth service joined us and then moved on to see if there were any groups in the surrounding areas.

Three teenage boys aged 14 and 15 got on the bus. They had never been on it before so we told them its purpose and when it was in the area the rest of the week. They did not stay for very long as they were on their way to somewhere else.

The detached team brought a group of five girls back to the bus who had previously been involved with the workers. This was a good opportunity to encourage them to keep in contact with the Youth Service and to tell them what activities are happening during the rest of the week, including Saturday's event at the Cornerstone.

Environmental morning at St Paul's CE Primary
Clare Standish, Environmental Education Officer, Salford City Council

Year 6 spent this morning learning about how we affect the environment. They learned about where all our rubbish goes, how materials are recycled and what we can do to help the environment. The class ended by assessing their school and coming up with an action plan.  

Monday 24 January

Street dancing
Cheryl Williams, Salford Community Leisure

15 young people came along to a street dance session at Fit City Clarendon. The sessions take place every week and are organised as part of the SPARKY (Sports, Parks, Arts, Recreation, Kids and Youth) project. 

The group practised and learnt some new dance moves and skills which can all be put in use when they take part in dance showcases and enter awards. The young people really enjoyed themselves.

Larkhill combats the local litter problem
Clare Standish, Enivronmental Education Officer, Salford City Council

Armed with letterpickers and gloves, year 3 pupils at Larkhill Primary spent the afternoon cleaning up their neighbourhood. The pupils went round the school field and local streets and collected over 20 bags of rubbish in a hour! The pupils now want to spread the word amongst the community that we shouldn't drop litter and we should look after our streets.

This page was last updated on 25 February 2011