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 2021 to 2022, £250,000 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 community committee:
| Community committee | Budget 2022 to 2023 |
|---|---|
| Claremont, Weaste and Seedley | £27,335 |
| Eccles, Barton and Winton | £27,510 |
| Cadishead and Lower Irlam, Higher Irlam and Peel Green | £25,000 |
| East Salford | £41,761 |
| The Quays, Ordsall, Pendleton and Charlestown | £31,844 |
| Little Hulton, Walkden North and Walkden South | £36,685 |
| Worsley and Westwood Park, Boothstown and Ellenbrook | £22,767 |
| Swinton and Pendlebury | £37,094 |
| Total | £250,000 |
Application forms must be submitted 21 days prior to the budget group meeting.
Cadishead and Lower Irlam, Higher Irlam and Peel Green Budget Group:
| Date | Time | Venue | Deadline for applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 15 November 2022 | 4.30pm | Microsoft Teams | Tuesday 25 October 2022 |
| Tuesday 17 January 2023 | 4.30pm | Microsoft Teams | Tuesday 20 December 2022 |
| Tuesday 21 March 2023 | 4.30pm | Microsoft Teams | Tuesday 28 February 2023 |
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 10 January 2023, 4pm to 5.30pm | Tuesday 20 December 2022 |
| Tuesday 14 March 2023, 4pm to 5.30pm | Tuesday 21 February 2023 |
| Tuesday 16 May 2023, 4pm to 5.30pm | Tuesday 25 April 2023 |
| Tuesday 5 September 2023, 4pm to 5.30pm | Tuesday 15 August 2023 |
| Tuesday 7 November 2023, 4pm to 5.30pm | Tuesday 17 October 2023 |
Worsley and Westwood Park, Boothstown and Ellenbrook Budget Group:
Meetings for the Worsley and Westwood Park, Boothstown and Ellenbrook 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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Thursday 12 January 2023, 11am to 12.30pm | Thursday 22 December 2022 |
| Thursday 2 March 2023, 11am to 12.30pm | Thursday 9 February 2023 |
| Thursday 18 May 2023, 11am to 12.30pm | Thursday 27 April 2023 |
| Thursday 28 September 2023, 11am to 12.30pm | Thursday 7 September 2023 |
| Thursday 23 November 2023, 11am to 12.30pm | Thursday 2 November 2023 |
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:
Devolved highways budgets
In addition to the community committee devolved budgets, a further £50,000 per year funding for highways and transport improvements is devolved to each community committee. 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 23 November 2022