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 2022 to 2023, £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 neighbourhood:
Neighbourhood | Budget 2022 to 2023 |
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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 |
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Tuesday 21 March 2023 | 4.30pm | Microsoft Teams | Tuesday 28 February 2023 |
Tuesday 16 May 2023 | 4.30pm | Microsoft Teams | Tuesday 25 April 2023 |
Tuesday 18 July 2023 | 4.30pm | Microsoft Teams | Tuesday 27 June 2023 |
Tuesday 19 September 2023 | 4.30pm | Microsoft Teams | Tuesday 29 August 2023 |
Tuesday 21 November 2023 | 4.30pm | Microsoft Teams | Tuesday 31 October 2023 |
Tuesday 16 January 2024 | 4.30pm | Microsoft Teams | Tuesday 26 December 2023 |
Tuesday 19 March 2024 | 4.30pm | Microsoft Teams | Tuesday 27 February 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 |
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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:
Budget group will discuss applications two weeks prior to the community committee, of which the dates are below:
Date and time of meeting | Venue |
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Wednesday 7 June 2023, 7pm, (AGM) | To be confirmed |
Wednesday 13 September 2023, 7pm | To be confirmed |
Wednesday 8 November 2023, 7pm | Online - Microsoft Teams |
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 |
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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:
Date | Time | Venue | Deadline for applications |
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Thursday 23 March 2023 | 11.15am | Microsoft Teams | Thursday 2 March 2023 |
Thursday 11 May 2023 | 11.15am | Microsoft Teams | Thursday 20 April 2023 |
Thursday 13 July 2023 | 11.15am | Microsoft Teams | Thursday 22 June 2023 |
Thursday 14 September 2023 | 11.15am | Microsoft Teams | Thursday 24 August 2023 |
Thursday 9 November 2023 | 11.15am | Microsoft Teams | Thursday 19 October 2023 |
Thursday 11 January 2024 | 11.15am | Microsoft Teams | Thursday 21 December 2023 |
Thursday 14 March 2024 | 11.15am | Microsoft Teams | Thursday 22 February 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 13 March 2023