News from January 2013

Exciting new era dawns for Salford City Reds

31 January 2013
A bold new era in the history of Salford City Reds will begin today following the completion of the purchase of the Super League club by Dr Marwan Koukash.

Salfordian staying open

29 January 2013
Fears that the popular Salfordian Hotel is to close have been dismissed by the trust that runs it.

Public health needs say in licensing

29 January 2013
Public health should be taken into account in every licensing application to tackle problem drinking.

Thousands sign up to energy saving campaign in Salford

29 January 2013
In Salford, more than 3,000 people have signed up to the Greater Manchester Fair Energy campaign to slash their bills by up to £250 a year.

Salford in the fast lane with High Speed 2

28 January 2013
Salford City Council has welcomed today's announcement on the High Speed 2 rail network as a boost to the city's economy.

Low earners win in Salford pay deal

25 January 2013
More than one thousand of Salford's lowest paid staff will get a pay rise as the council becomes the first in Greater Manchester to introduce a full Living Wage.

More teachers will give special needs kids a boost

25 January 2013
More children with special education needs will be helped in new proposals by Salford City Council. By rebalancing front line staff the council can ensure that more children get the support they need

Salford budget proposals published

22 January 2013
Salford City Council has drawn up to proposals to reduce its budget by £23.4 million over the next year, putting 151 jobs at risk.

Cash spent to improve Buile Hill Park

18 January 2013
Salford City Council is investing more than £500,000 to improve Buile Hill Park.

Safety first as City Mayor acts fast to slow East Lancs speed

17 January 2013
Salford City Mayor Ian Stewart is cutting the speed limit on a notorious ‘killer' stretch of road.

The 2013 Salford Business Awards are now open for entries

17 January 2013
The search is on for Salford's most successful businesses with the launch of the 2013 Salford Business Awards, sponsored by TalkTalk Technology.

Snow preparations underway in Salford

17 January 2013
Good neighbours, forward planning and tonnes of grit will help Salford cope with heavy snow forecast this weekend.

Publican fined for selling cheap spirits

16 January 2013
A Lower Kersal publican has been found guilty of selling to the public 'brand name' spirits which were actually cheaper versions of the drink.

Make a healthy difference

16 January 2013
Salford residents could be on course to lead healthier lives.

Lorry load of food helps Salford families

15 January 2013
Kind hearted council staff have been thanked for donating a lorry load of food to hungry Salford families.

Salford City Mayor promotes power to the people

8 January 2013
Salford City Mayor Ian Stewart is urging the city's residents to use ‘people power' to slash their gas and electricity bills by up to £250 a year.