Salford is stepping up enforcement in car parks and bus lanes. This move aims to boost council income while addressing budget cuts and social care demands.

They’re not planning to raise parking charges, which is a relief. Last year, they made nearly £950,000 from bus lane fines and about £1.5 million from parking penalties.
If you get a bus lane ticket, it’s £60, but it drops to £30 if you pay quickly. Parking fines range from £50 to £70, with a 50% discount if you pay within 14 days.
On top of that, the council is thinking about raising council tax by five percent. That means an extra £65 a year for band A homes and £97 for band D.
Mayor Paul Dennett mentioned that funding for social care is a big challenge. A huge chunk of their budget goes to adult and children’s services.
They’re also planning to invest more in school transport for kids with special needs. Plus, they need to help families living in temporary housing and those on the waiting list.
The government is giving Salford £6.5 million to help with homelessness, which is great news. The mayor stressed that everyone deserves safe and stable housing.
With the cost-of-living crisis, they’re focused on supporting those in need. The council will finalize their budget on February 26.