6 d. ago "Deansgate doesn't look nice, that's why it took 8 months... Chapel Street will be better"

Chapel Street's roadworks will go on for a year, but are 'more comprehensive' than a similar project on Deansgate which only took eight months, according to a campaigner

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7 d. ago He was leader of Salford Council for 15 years, this is why he resigned from the Labour Party

Neal Keeling speaks to veteran councillor Bill Hinds about his long career of public service, and why he's decided to leave the Labour Party after 51 years.

Politics

1 week ago It's oh so quiet... Chapel Street turns into ghost town after days of traffic chaos

The busy route hit by unbearable delays and standstill traffic was instead almost completely deserted

Events

1 week ago This is how Chapel Street should look once 'nightmare' is over

Salford council has been criticised for the scheme, which has caused queues of 'two hours', but it's explained why it undertook the work

Politics

1 week ago Salford council breaks all ties with business linked to stadium takeover in latest twist

The Salford Community Stadium is home to Salford Red Devils and Sale Sharks

Politics

1 week ago "I got trapped for HOURS in city centre roadworks 100 yards from my flat so had to take drastic action"

Closures on Chapel Street have been causing delays

Politics

1 week ago 'We are already suffering... we need support or a reward for going through this'

Firms on Chapel Street have hit out at the congestion seen since roadworks began last week - Ethan Davies and Greta Simpson report

Events

1 week ago Council confirms £200 cost of living payments to be paid to thousands this year

In its announcement yesterday, Salford Council confirmed that it would provide households who lost their Winter Fuel payments last year with £200 this winter to help with energy costs

Economics

1 week ago Emergency vehicles 'stranded' trying to get through gridlocked traffic due to Chapel Street roadworks chaos

"This disruption is surely not sustainable for the next 12 months"

Events

1 week ago Why is it taking Salford council a YEAR to put Chapel Street's new bike lanes in?

The controversial project has been unpopular with drivers in its first few weeks - but this is why it's taking as long as it will

Politics

3 w. ago Investigation launched after claims workmen ‘p****d’ in public and ‘whistled’ at passers

Work to install a bike lane on Oldham Road began in February

Economics

3 w. ago Salford council's new chief executive confirmed after 'turbulent' period

Stephen Young has been appointed to take on the gig.

Politics

3 w. ago The new apartments planned in town centre with 'generous private' balconies

A planning application has been submitted to Salford council

Politics