A new town council is planned to give locals more say about their neighbourhood
Residents in Salford, Greater Manchester, are petitioning to establish the Broughton Park town council to gain more control over local services. The petition, with around 1,000 signatures, aims to give residents a stronger voice in decisions regarding waste collection, street cleaning, parks, planning, and community services. councillor Andrew Walters highlighted the need for hyper-devolution, emphasizing the importance of local decision-making. The initiative seeks to address issues like reliance on private bin services and ensure residents have greater influence over key services.
