Salford City Council is committed to involving local people in decisions about the city. One example of this is the devolved budgets which are allocated to local communities.
In 2023 to 2024, £160,000 has been allocated across the eight neighbourhoods, by head of the population, where decisions are made on how the budget should be spent.
Each neighbourhood elects a sub-group from among its members. They assess applications and make recommendations/decisions about how the funding should be spent. Budget sub-groups include local residents and local councillors. They discuss ways in which the funding could best be used to improve health outcomes for the local population and may approve, refuse or request further information in relation to funding applications.
The table below shows the amounts of funding devolved to each neighbourhood:
| Neighbourhood | Budget 2023 to 2024 |
|---|---|
| Claremont, Weaste and Seedley | £17,543 |
| Eccles, Barton and Winton | £17,925 |
| Cadishead and Lower Irlam, Higher Irlam and Peel Green | £15,584 |
| East Salford | £25,928 |
| The Quays, Ordsall, Pendleton and Charlestown | £21,586 |
| Little Hulton, Walkden North and Walkden South | £23,563 |
| Worsley and Westwood Park, Boothstown and Ellenbrook | £14,554 |
| Swinton and Pendlebury | £23,317 |
| Total | £160,000 |
Application forms must be submitted 21 days prior to the budget group meeting.
Check the dates for the community committee meetings
Cadishead and Lower Irlam, Higher Irlam and Peel Green Budget Group:
| Date | Time | Venue | Deadline for applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 19 March 2024 | 4pm | Microsoft Teams | Tuesday 27 February 2024 |
| Tuesday 21 May 2024 | 4pm | Microsoft Teams | Tuesday 30 April 2024 |
| Tuesday 23 July 2024 | 4pm | Microsoft Teams | Tuesday 2 July 2024 |
| Tuesday 17 September 2024 | 4pm | Microsoft Teams | Tuesday 27 August 2024 |
| Tuesday 19 November 2024 | 4pm | Microsoft Teams | Tuesday 29 October 2024 |
Claremont, Weaste and Seedley Budget Group:
Meetings for the Claremont, Weaste and Seedley Budget Group are not taking place at the moment. Applications are instead being dealt with by email in order of urgency. Applications can be submitted at any time.
East Salford Budget Group:
| Date and time of meeting | Deadline for applications |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 5 March 2024, 4pm to 5.30pm | Tuesday 13 February 2024 |
| Tuesday 4 June 2024, 4pm to 5.30pm | Tuesday 14 May 2024 |
| Tuesday 3 September 2024, 4pm to 5.30pm | Tuesday 13 August 2024 |
| Tuesday 5 November 2024, 4pm to 5.30pm | Tuesday 15 October 2024 |
Worsley and Westwood Park, Boothstown and Ellenbrook Budget Group:
Budget group will discuss applications two weeks prior to the community committee, of which the dates are below:
| Date and time of meeting | Venue |
|---|---|
| To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
The Quays, Ordsall, Pendleton and Charlestown Budget Group:
Meetings for The Quays, Ordsall, Pendleton and Charlestown Budget Group are not taking place at the moment. Applications are instead being dealt with by email in order of urgency. Applications can be submitted at any time.
Swinton and Pendlebury Budget Group:
| Date and time of meeting | Deadline for applications |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 17 April 2024, 10am to 11.30am | Wednesday 27 March 2024 |
| Wednesday 19 June 2024, 10am to 11.30am | Wednesday 29 May 2024 |
| Wednesday 4 September 2024, 10am to 11.30am | Wednesday 14 August 2024 |
| Wednesday 20 November 2024, 10am to 11.30am | Wednesday 30 October 2024 |
Little Hulton, Walkden North and Walkden South Budget Group:
Meetings for the Little Hulton, Walkden North and Walkden South Budget Group are not taking place at the moment. Applications are instead being dealt with by email in order of urgency. Applications can be submitted at any time.
Eccles, Barton and Winton Budget Group:
No meetings before April 2024, due to lack of funds.
| Date | Time | Venue | Deadline for applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 10 April 2024 | 4pm | Microsoft Teams | Wednesday 20 March 2024 |
| Wednesday 12 June 2024 | 4pm | Microsoft Teams | Wednesday 22 May 2024 |
| Wednesday 14 August 2024 | 4pm | Microsoft Teams | Wednesday 24 July 2024 (may be cancelled due to councillor's recess) |
| Wednesday 9 October 2024 | 4pm | Microsoft Teams | Wednesday 18 September 2024 |
| Wednesday 11 December 2024 | 4pm | Microsoft Teams | Wednesday 20 November 2024 |
Devolved highways budgets
In addition to the devolved budgets, a further £50,000 per year funding for highways and transport improvements is devolved to each neighbourhood. This gives local people an opportunity to have a say on highways improvements and road safety in their areas.
If you would like to influence how devolved budgets are spent in your area, please contact your neighbourhood team.
Visit the applying for funds page for information on what is available and application forms.
This page was last updated on 28 February 2024