A place for sunny chit chats
A place for sunny chit chats

Nice spot with a several benches and a variety of local food carts, where everyone can find something they like. Perfect for leisurely hangouts, informal gatherings, and it promotes diversity.

Positive Museum, Art, History, Education, Events, Cafe, Engagement, Family Friendly

Date: Jan 1, 0001

Age UK Community Hub
Age UK Community Hub

"I experienced exclusion and discrimination when applying for volunteer work, as my application was ignored while others were hired, leaving me hurt, scared, and unsure where to pursue my passion for working with the elderly."

Negative Charity, Community, Cafe Not welcoming, unhelpful to minorities

Date: Oct 8, 2024

Albert Park
Albert Park

"The park used to offer activities for all age groups, making it a happy place for my kids and me, but now it lacks options for older children, leaving them at risk of getting into trouble."

Both Green space, Playground, Sports facility Football clubs keeping kids busy, reducing gets getting into trouble

Date: Sep 27, 2024

Bike hire
Bike hire

"The new bike hire scheme, like previous attempts, suffers from vandalism and theft, leaving me frustrated and fearful to intervene due to safety concerns and lack of effective police response."

Negative Social Enterprise, Crime, Fear, Helplessness

Date: Apr 10, 2024

Buile Hill park
Buile Hill park

This was a park we frequently went to for walks during COVID days. It had a nice vegetable gardening patch as well. It had some very nice paths and was a good place for connecting to nature.

Positive Green space, Nature, COVID, Health, Vegetable Allotment

Date: Apr 24, 2024

Chapel Street Salford
Chapel Street Salford

Addressing the key physical and environmental challenges of an urban environment such as redressing the balance between cars and pedestrians. (The City Council is trying to encourage more pedesterian traffic into the the city centre and reduce car traffic)

Positive Roads, Sidewalk, Green space Balance between environments

Date: Sep 10, 2024

Cornerstone Community Centre
Cornerstone Community Centre

Highlights of my week where I can go to play dominoes on a Tuesday afternoon, have a free meal and meet others. Very friendly staff and good entertainment all round.

Positive Community centre, cafe, gathering Meeting people, free or affordable food and drink, entertainment

Date: Sep 24, 2024

Crecent Pub
Crecent Pub

I used to go to the Crescent Pub on Friday lunch times when working full time at the univesity. I was sad when it closed as it was one of my favourite pubs but i am happy to see it is being developed again. Hopefully it opens soon.

Both Pub, Food and Drink, Closed, Under Development Gathering together after work

Date: Sep 12, 2024

Crime on Gerard Road
Crime on Gerard Road

There is a lot of crime in this area and I feel it's unsafe for my family and it makes me angry that police are not doing anything about it. This place needs more attention.

Negative Road, Street, Crime, Unsafe, Police attention Unsafe for Family and kids

Date: Sep 27, 2024

Empty plot of land
Empty plot of land

"While rapid development in Salford creates a sense of growth, it also raises concerns about infrastructure and Green space struggling to keep pace as empty plots disappear."

Both Empty Spaces, Green space, Development

Date: Apr 3, 2024

Engels sculpture
Engels sculpture

Maybe more could be done to embrace Salford's heritage - industrial and other. This would counteract the blandness of new developments somewhat. If anything, I could imagine getting involved in initiatives with that goal.

Both Industrial History, Landmark, Art, Engagement

Date: Apr 10, 2024

Henry Lord at his best!
Henry Lord at his best!

The same architect as WCML - fantastic building, now part of the University. Originally built as a Technical College. Lowry attended his art classes there! Plenty of events from singing to dancing with everything in between! Good things in great building

Positive Education facility, Landmark, Learning, History, Events Getting people together for singing and dancing events (?)

Date: Oct 10, 2024

History for ordinary people - or working class
History for ordinary people - or working class

The library is one of a kind and since covid has been trying to get people to engage, to find out about their history. Lots more events for people to get involved in - free tours - lovely people, what's not to like!

Positive Museum , Library, Learning, History, events Events for people to be involved

Date: Oct 10, 2024

Irresponsible social behaviour
Irresponsible social behaviour

Irresponsible social behaviour can be seen on streets . Someone left this scooter bike on footpath . There is need for educating people & some kind of surveillance to control this .

Negative Roads, Transport Social Behaviour, Irresponsible

Date: Jul 18, 2024

Langworthy GP
Langworthy GP

My first GP, very helpfull to me when I first came and had Hayfever

Positive Health facility Sense of Belonging, Welcoming

Date: Aug 18, 2024

Living Together Before
Living Together Before

"This area, once a close-knit community with a beloved school near Albert Park, has lost its sense of connection after the school was demolished and replaced with new housing."

Both Road, Street, Home Sense of Community before and not now

Date: Oct 8, 2024

Lombardi Court Social Activities
Lombardi Court Social Activities

This is a nice place for people my age to gather. I like the people who run it and I feel connected by the friendly environment and many activities we do here.

Positive Social Club, Gathering, Events Place to socialise for older community members

Date: Oct 14, 2024

Love Community Cafe Hub
Love Community Cafe Hub

Everybody is welcome here at the Love Community Cafe where there is nice food and nice company. Everyone is helpful and welcoming here and makes me feel like a family.

Positive Restaurant, Cafe, Food and Drink, Gathering place Welcoming

Date: Oct 3, 2024

Lowry Theatre
Lowry Theatre

The lowry theatre has lots of great shows on. We try and go a few times a year.

Positive Arts facility, Theatre, Entertainment, Events

Date: Nov 7, 2017

Missing facilities for Muslim community
Missing facilities for Muslim community

"There are many spaces for social gatherings, but none specifically cater to Muslim families where women, children, and elders can engage in activities that align with their culture and religion."

Negative Social Clubs No Spaces for religious gathering, no space for Muslim Women, Children and Elderly

Date: Jul 18, 2024

Neighbourhood view
Neighbourhood view

View from my window where i live (at shopping centre) changes across the season

Positive Work, Study

Date: Jan 1, 0001

Peel park
Peel park

"The park is an accessible and inclusive space for recreation, social events, and community gatherings, though safety concerns arise due to reported nighttime drug activity."

Both Green space, Accessibility, Recreation, Events, Engagement, Health, Diversity, Disabled Access, Safety (Crime)

Date: Jan 1, 0001

Peninsula Stadium for Salford City FC
Peninsula Stadium for Salford City FC

"Attending Salford City FC matches with friends over 65, who reunite despite living apart, creates a joyful atmosphere, fosters connection, and enables affordable trips to away games by sharing travel costs."

Positive Sports facility, Social Club, Gathering, Events Sense of community and belonging, affordable

Date: Oct 8, 2024

Precinct shopping centre
Precinct shopping centre

"This shopping facility is accessible, affordable, and inclusive, serving as a social hub for families and elderly people, though waste management needs improvement."

Positive Shopping, Gathering, Waste management Accessible, Age Friendly

Date: Jan 1, 0001

Regent Retail Park
Regent Retail Park

"This retail park is vital for affordable shopping and food access, especially for carless residents, the elderly, and young mothers, and the proposed high-rise development feels unjust as local consultation results were ignored, leaving the Ordsall community frustrated and overlooked."

Negative Shopping, Retail, Green space, Gathering, Redevelopment Lack of community engagement in development

Date: Oct 3, 2024

Regent road retail park
Regent road retail park

"This large, Green space supports connection and innovation, offering diverse shopping options for all income levels, pop-up services, and a local, accessible hub for socializing and meeting others."

Positive Shopping, Retail, Green space, Gathering Affordable groceries for local community

Date: Aug 22, 2024

Road maintenance
Road maintenance

Poor road maintenance . Seems this area is ignored by the council

Negative Roads Ignored, Council Responsibility

Date: Jul 18, 2024

Run down Green space
Run down Green space

"Green space need better maintenance and revitalization, especially with increased council tax from new housing, as fly tipping and neglected areas create a frustrating contrast with well-maintained 'gems.'"

Negative Green space, Pollution, Mismanagement, Anger

Date: Apr 11, 2024

Salford Art Gallery and Museum
Salford Art Gallery and Museum

I like going here because of the art gallery and the street exhibit. I like seeing the old street how it used to be and feels good to see it because I lived through it.

Positive Museum, Art, Learning, History, Events

Date: Apr 24, 2024

Salford Arts Theatre
Salford Arts Theatre

Salford's inclusive local theatre caters for all ages and interests at an affordable price.

Positive Arts facility, Theatre, Entertainment, Events For All ages, Affordable

Date: Oct 8, 2024

Salford Homebrew
Salford Homebrew

During COVID pandemic and quarantine days, watching people in and out of this facility was a reminder of normalcy.

Positive COVID, Normalcy, Traditional Business, Homebrew, Locally Owned

Date: Apr 24, 2024

Salford Lads Club
Salford Lads Club

"The Salford Lads Club has been vital for generations in keeping local youth out of trouble, with supportive staff and a 120-year mission to 'brighten young minds and make good citizens.'"

Positive Social Club, Sports, Gathering, Hobbies, Events Place for youths to be occupied in healthy activties, Sense of Community and Belonging

Date: Oct 3, 2024

Salford Museum and Art Gallery
Salford Museum and Art Gallery

"This is an accessible, inclusive space for all ages that fosters learning, creativity, and connection through history, art, and community activities, making it a place worth protecting."

Positive Museum, Art, Learning, History, Events Age Friendly, Accessible, getting together, Protect (?)

Date: Apr 24, 2024

Salford Quays
Salford Quays

Walking in this location was always a pleasure. Watching water sports and boating activities in this area was a lot of fun.

Positive Water, Events, Sports

Date: Apr 24, 2024

Salford Royal
Salford Royal

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Positive

Date: Jun 19, 2025

Seedly Pavilion Garden Centre
Seedly Pavilion Garden Centre

"The Garden Centre at Buile Hill Park is a welcoming, family-like space that fosters community connections, provides affordable social opportunities, and brings happiness and confidence to its visitors."

Positive Green space, Garden, Gathering, Food and Drink Community gathering space, Volunteering here, Happy place, free food and drink, confidence to go out, Sense of Belonging

Date: Sep 12, 2024

Shopping Precinct
Shopping Precinct

"This place holds childhood memories for me and my family, and while it constantly changes, I love coming here and hope it continues to improve."

Both Shopping Changing spaces

Date: Apr 24, 2024

Speed limits needed
Speed limits needed

Lower Seedly Road and Weaste Lane road need better speed limit enforcement or putting some speed bumps. I live around here and we need better restrictions before something happens and someone is seriously injured.

Negative Road, Street, Speed Bumps Unsafe

Date: Sep 24, 2024

St Ignatius Listed Church on our Estate
St Ignatius Listed Church on our Estate

"Our 100-year-old housing estate, with its listed church and historic social housing roots, is managed cooperatively by tenants who maintain the area, nurture Green space, and foster strong neighborly connections."

Positive Faith facility, Housing Estate Meetings about the park

Date: Jan 1, 0001

Street Community
Street Community

This street was my home for 30 years and it's a quiet cul-de-sac next to Albert Park. It was a good neighborhood to live in with everyone knowing each other back then.

Positive Road, Street, Home Sense of Community

Date: Oct 8, 2024

Tesco Extra, Pendleton Way, Salford.
Tesco Extra, Pendleton Way, Salford.

This is where we used to do our weekly grocery. This is huge departmental store that has some Halal options as well. Standing in queue before the shop opened was our safety precaution for minimizing exposure during COVID pandemic.

Positive Shopping, Convenience, Sense of Belonging (Halal)

Date: Apr 24, 2024

The Bengal Balti
The Bengal Balti

This is a Nice Indian restaurant in salford where I first got a taste of the country's dishes ,also the first Halal restaurant I was able to find close to me, it became the easiest and fastest option to grab a meal with my friends whenever I needed to eat out

Positive Restaurant Gathering, Welcoming, Cultural Cuisine

Date: Aug 17, 2024

The Crescent Pub
The Crescent Pub

"The Crescent Pub, once a popular and historic place, has been closed for years, and its neglect, likely leading to demolition for apartments, is upsetting, especially given its historic connection to Marx and Engels."

Both Pub, Food and Drink, Under Redevelopment, History, Landmark Scam to demolish landmark building

Date: Sep 12, 2024

The university of salford Faith Center
The university of salford Faith Center

This is my primary community and place of worship, a place that gives me hope and I feel welcomed and most comfortable ,it has been a place of great comfort and support for me

Positive Faith building Gathering, Welcoming, Social Support

Date: Aug 16, 2024

Traffic and pollution
Traffic and pollution

The very busy road and junction of Regent Road cuts a line through our neighbourhood - in this highly polluted area pedestrians, cars and cyclists sit and wait in heavy traffic impeding efficient journeys and adding to a poorer living environment

Negative Road, Junction, Traffic, Pollution Impeding journeys and evironmental damage to community

Date: Aug 22, 2024

University of Salford
University of Salford

"This space serves as an educational resource benefiting both local residents and university attendees."

Positive Education facility, Learning Benefits local people

Date: Sep 10, 2024

We need Route 73 back
We need Route 73 back

"The cancellation of Route 73 has left elderly residents with mobility issues reliant on Route 70, and adding more buses to this route would make transport more convenient for the community."

Both Transport, Bus Stop, Route Accessibility for older

Date: Sep 24, 2024

Whit Lane Park
Whit Lane Park

This is a new park that just opened near our house and the kids really enjoy it here which makes me happy to see them happy. The playground equipment is for older children and there should be some for toddlers as well.

Positive Green space, Playground Children playing out doors

Date: Sep 27, 2024

a collective flower bed
a collective flower bed

"Over the past decade, this space has been transformed through community efforts into a shared flower bed, offering beauty, herbs, a pet memorial, and opportunities for neighbors to connect and chat along the main footpath."

Positive Green space, Garden, Memorial place Working together to maintain flower bed

Date: Aug 26, 2024

a place in Monmouth Park
a place in Monmouth Park

"With council support, the community funded two well-used picnic benches in the park, creating a space for annual picnics, workers' breaks, and opportunities for connection or quiet moments."

Positive Green space, Gathering, Events Neighbours running an annual get together for sharing food (picnic)

Date: Aug 26, 2024