Swinton

Salford Civic Centre

Welcome to the pages for the Swinton neighbourhood area. Here you will find information about the neighbourhood, as well as current news, useful contacts, and opportunities for getting involved.

The area is made up of three wards, Swinton South, Swinton North, and Pendlebury. For statistical information about these wards see our ward profiles page.

About the area

Swinton town centre is the city's administrative centre, both Salford City Council and the police have their headquarters based there. This is also where you will find the local shopping precinct and the district's main library.

Swinton is also home to the only Victorian themed park in Salford with a bandstand. The park is also home to a thriving allotment association, Ladies and Gentleman Bowling Club, Health Walk Club and various community sports groups. The park is supported by "The Friends of Victoria Park" group. This local group of residents and park users organise various events in the park, including summer activities, Friendship Days and very successful Bandstand Concerts. Due to the hard work of the group and agencies, the Park has been successful in securing four Green Flags - an annually awarded national standard for parks and green spaces.

Transport links are good along the two main arterial routes to Manchester but will improve in the future as a result of the Salford West Strategy. There are three railway stations which could benefit from more frequent services and improved pedestrian and bus links.

There are three high schools and fourteen primary schools, as well as two youth centres.

There are two children's centres - Swinton and Moorside Children's Centre and Mossfield Children Centre.

Swinton also has two youth centre's which focus on providing activities and support for the youth of the area. The "Deans Youth Outdoors Activity Centre" also delivers The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. Clifton Youth Centre, engages with local young people to identify and support local projects, youth issues and engagement.

Open space and recreational areas can be found in Clifton (Clifton Country Park, LIVIA and Clifton Moss), Wardley (Wardley Moss) and Swinton Park.

Community Committee and Local Task Groups

Community Committee meetings for Swinton are held bi-monthly. Anyone wanting to find out what’s going on or get involved is invited to attend. For information about community committee including dates, times and venues, copies of the minutes, or information on how to join the mailing list please see the Community Committee page.

Community Action Plan (CAP)

An action plan for the area is produced every year by the community committee. A copy of the action plan can be downloaded from the CAP page.

Swinton neighbourhood management team