News from November 2012

67 arrests in 90 days thanks to CCTV

30 November 2012
Sharp-eyed Salford City Council staff have helped police make 67 arrests in just 90 days.

Growing peas in former print works

29 November 2012
A former printworks in Salford is to become an innovative city farm, experimenting with ways of growing food in urban areas.

Councils want homes fit for families

28 November 2012
Greater Manchester councils are helping the charity Empty Homes in their mission to return derelict properties into homes fit for families.

Salford skills surge wins award

28 November 2012
Salford City Council is leading the way in workforce development as its employees demonstrate continued commitment to improving their skills and qualifications.

Cranes to come down due to safety fears

27 November 2012
Historic remains of Salford Docks are to be demolished because of safety fears.

Salford awarded anti-bullying accolade

26 November 2012
Salford City Council has been given a national award for its work with children and young people to stop bullying.

Teenagers question Salford's leaders

26 November 2012
Salford's young people have posed questions to the city's leaders in a Young People's Question Time event.

Social media workshop helps groups get connected in Salford

23 November 2012
If you're frustrated by Facebook, or wonder what everyone is tweeting about, then a free MediaCityLocal networking event on Monday 26 November could help you get connected.

As seen IN Salford competition launched

23 November 2012
Photographers are being urged to get snapping in Salford City Council's annual photo competition.

'Grow your own' volunteers wanted

21 November 2012
Volunteers are being urged to help create a community orchard and herb garden in Lower Kersal by taking part in a planting day on 24 November.

Health service pepped up

20 November 2012
Two new kids on the block have been called in to help Salford youngsters stay fit and healthy.

Protect your family from poison in Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week

19 November 2012
Residents in Salford are being urged to look out for the danger signs of poisonous gases during Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week (19 to 25 November).

Salford Children's Services steadily improving, says Ofsted

19 November 2012
Salford City Council's child protection services are steadily improving, according to an unannounced Ofsted inspection.

City Mayor urges government to help councils tackle ash tree threat

16 November 2012
Salford City Mayor Ian Stewart has urged the government to help local authorities like Salford pay the costs of dealing with the crisis facing the UK's ash trees.

Shopping cruise is Christmas cracker

13 November 2012
If Christmas shopping doesn't normally float your boat, a day out with a difference may just change your mind.

Friday key to safer drinking

12 November 2012
Alcohol drinkers are being asked to think of Friday every time they top up their glass.

Salford City Council victory at Chat Moss

9 November 2012
Salford City Council has won its battle to protect fragile peatland at Chat Moss.

City Mayor launches contest to find official Christmas card for Salford

9 November 2012
Calling all Salford artists - City Mayor Ian Stewart has launched an annual competition to design the city's official Christmas card.

Rugby league star visits Salford

9 November 2012
With less than a year to go before the Rugby League World Cup 2013 kicks off one of the game's hottest stars has urged people to book their seats now for the major international sporting event.

Memorial for fallen hero

9 November 2012
A new war memorial has been put up to commemorate a fallen soldier from Irlam and Cadishead.

Greater Manchester Police and Crime Commissioner elections: voting arrangements

8 November 2012
With just a week to go to Greater Manchester's Police and Crime Commissioner elections, electors across the region are being reminded about voting arrangements.

City Mayor hears residents' vision

7 November 2012
Salford City Mayor Ian Stewart has visited areas across the city as part of a direct dialogue with residents, community groups and businesses on their vision for the future of Salford.

City Mayor urges housing investment

6 November 2012
Salford City Mayor Ian Stewart has urged the government to invest in affordable housing during a visit to completed residential project.

Cycle of investment

5 November 2012
Over £1 million is to be invested in creating safer cycle routes in Salford to help local residents get on their bikes to work.

Salford City Council wins prestigious national award

5 November 2012
Salford City Council has been recognised as a national leader in information services by winning a 2012 Exemplar Award for the Local Land and Property Gazetteer.

Double success for Grenache

5 November 2012
A Salford restaurant has been voted the best in the city for the second year running.

Triple success for public health

5 November 2012
Three teams at Salford City Council are celebrating success in the North West Public Health Awards 2012.

Giggs the special guest at gym launch

1 November 2012
Ryan Giggs was reunited with the man who discovered his talents as the Manchester United star midfielder officially opened the new fitness suite and aerobic studio facilities at Fit City Broughton Pool.