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We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to be part of something truly special as Salford celebrates its centenary year – and we’d love you to join us!Introducing The Paper Party! A vibrant,…
VCSE sector news
Come and hear from the Greater Manchester mayoral hopefuls on the issues that matter to LGBTQ+ votersGreater Manchester LGBTQ+ Mayoral HustingsJoin us for an important evening of conversation,…
Events and training
The UK Health Security Agency has issued a Yellow Heat-Health Alert for the North West. The alert is in place from 9am on Wednesday 8th July until 9pm on Sunday 12th July. This may be updated…
Awareness campaigns
Greater Manchester Mayoral Election Hustings for the Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Sector.16th July 2026, 6.45pm-8.45pm at Main Hall, Friends’ Meeting House, 6 Mount…
Events and training
As part of the latest @manchesterfire #WaterSafety campaign Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue are reminding people about the dangers of open water. Looks like it will stay warm a bit longer, so why…
Awareness campaigns
We are supporting an important government campaign to get people to check their State Pension age on GOV.UK.About the campaignThe campaign is encouraging everyone to use the free State Pension age…
New policies/legislation
Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) are visiting Salford to inspect the local arrangements for children and young people with special education needs and disabilities (SEND).…
Consultations/surveys
Community groups in Salford can now apply to the Renew Community Fund. The fund supports projects that help reduce waste by encouraging reuse, repair and sharing in local communities. This…
VCSE sector news
On Thursday July 30th residents will have their say on who leads the city region, as they vote for the next Mayor of Greater Manchester. The Notice of Election for the…
VCSE sector news
Community groups from across Salford are at the heart of the city’s 100th anniversary celebrations, delivering a diverse programme of events thanks to funding from the Salford Centenary Fund.…
With an amber heat-health alert in place for the North West until Thursday 25th June, NHS Greater Manchester is urging people to take extra care during the current hot weather and to look out for the…
Awareness campaigns
The UK Health Security Agency issued an Amber Heat-Health Alert covering between 11am on 22nd June 2026 until 11pm on Friday 26th June across the North West. This means there is a risk to health…
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