Plans for three ‘signature schemes’ to redevelop Salford during the next 10 years have been announced. On Tuesday (14 March), […]
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“It’s a farce” – Salfordians want more help as Budget looms
Salfordians are calling on the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, to use tomorrow’s Budget to cut energy bills and do more to […]
Council tax and rent set to rise as Salford council aims to balance budget
Council tax is set to rise by nearly 5% and rents by 7% as Salford City Council proposes “tough choices” […]
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announces increase in national living wage
Jeremy Hunt has announced an increase in the national living wage as part of the UK Government’s long-awaited Autumn Statement. […]
Mum-of-four on mission to show Salford families how to cook meals for a fiver
A Salford mum-of-four has launched a pioneering project to help feed entire families for just a fiver. Rose Mulgrew, from […]
“An exceptionally challenging year”: Salford Council sends bleak letter to residents about tax rises and funding
Salford City Council will increase council tax by 3% next financial year, the maximum amount allowed before a local referendum is triggered.
Council wants public’s views on budget cuts
Salford Council are looking for comments from the public on what matters most to them, following news of the latest cuts to the councils budget for 2019/20.
Letting fees banned in Phillip Hammond’s Autumn statement
ACCORDING to the charity Citizens Advice, letting fees cost an average of £337 per person, while letting agents themselves say the […]
Manchester’s ‘Homelessness Charter’ – Six months on
SIX months ago Manchester developed an approach to tackle the city’s increasing issue of homelessness – we sent Quays Reporter, […]
BUDGET 2016: Chancellor announces freeze to beer and cider duty
A FREEZE on the amount of duty to be paid on beer and cider was announced in this week’s budget. Following three […]
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