Steven Gunn-Russell MRTPI

The purpose of the State of the City Report 2016 is to: 1. Present a detailed demographic, social, economic and environmental picture of the city of Salford and its people; 2. Identify trends that will impact on the demand for, and take-up of, public services within the city; 3. Spotlight the broad spread and diversity of community assets that engage Salford people across the city; and 4. Provide an update on Salford’s position within the Index of Multiple Deprivation based on a number of… Show more

The purpose of the State of the City Report 2016 is to: 1. Present a detailed demographic, social, economic and environmental picture of the city of Salford and its people; 2. Identify trends that will impact on the demand for, and take-up of, public services within the city; 3. Spotlight the broad spread and diversity of community assets that engage Salford people across the city; and 4. Provide an update on Salford’s position within the Index of Multiple Deprivation based on a number of deprivation domains.

The report focuses on recent trends during the last few years and current projections where available, including population, household, and dwelling projections. It presents a summary of the main issues and conclusions, while topic sections include consideration of key questions drawing attention to potential areas of further research. At a strategic level this report supports Salford’s work on the ‘Joint Strategic Needs Assessment’ (JSNA), the council budget, and setting of council priorities.
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Fuel Poverty is defined as where a household has to spend 10% or more of their income on heating bills. The main cause of fuel poverty in the UK is a combination of poor energy efficiency in homes, low incomes and high energy prices.

In 2005 Partners IN Salford launched its Affordable Warmth Strategy along with its associated action plan to tackle fuel poverty, supported by an Affordable Warmth Steering Group. Its objective, in line with the government's target, is to deliver affordable… Show more

Fuel Poverty is defined as where a household has to spend 10% or more of their income on heating bills. The main cause of fuel poverty in the UK is a combination of poor energy efficiency in homes, low incomes and high energy prices.

In 2005 Partners IN Salford launched its Affordable Warmth Strategy along with its associated action plan to tackle fuel poverty, supported by an Affordable Warmth Steering Group. Its objective, in line with the government's target, is to deliver affordable warmth to all vulnerable households by 2016. Show less

The neighbourhood assets profiles provide an overview of the needs and priorities within each of the city's eight neighbourhood areas together with an assessment of the availability of community assets that residents and service providers could potentially use to help address those priorities.

This project required an analysis of pupil absence rates at small area level and the relationship with educational attainment rates. The attached map shows the absence rate of children living in each locality by lower supper output area (LSOA). The highest persistent absence are in areas generally an arc around Central Salford, and to a lesser extent Winton (Eccles), and Little Hulton (Walkden), which are also the areas that tend to have low educational attainment rates. In turn this impacts on… Show more

This project required an analysis of pupil absence rates at small area level and the relationship with educational attainment rates. The attached map shows the absence rate of children living in each locality by lower supper output area (LSOA). The highest persistent absence are in areas generally an arc around Central Salford, and to a lesser extent Winton (Eccles), and Little Hulton (Walkden), which are also the areas that tend to have low educational attainment rates. In turn this impacts on future prospects such as job opportunities and access to affordable services. Show less

The task was to analyse implications for the city's residents in terms of access to affordable housing in suitable locations. Issues included comparing local dwelling prices with household incomes, to calculate an affordability ratio.
The attached project map shows the average dwelling price in each locality by lower supper output area (LSOA). Spatial analysis shows the most expensive housing is in Boothstown, Worsley, Ellesmere Park (Eccles), Salford Quays (Ordsall), and Broughton Park… Show more

The task was to analyse implications for the city's residents in terms of access to affordable housing in suitable locations. Issues included comparing local dwelling prices with household incomes, to calculate an affordability ratio.
The attached project map shows the average dwelling price in each locality by lower supper output area (LSOA). Spatial analysis shows the most expensive housing is in Boothstown, Worsley, Ellesmere Park (Eccles), Salford Quays (Ordsall), and Broughton Park (Kersal), which are also areas that tend to have the highest household incomes and highest private vehicle ownership. Conversely areas with lower incomes are often in regeneration areas where housing is being upgraded to modern standards but is not necessarily affordable to local residents particularly in Salford Quays and Lower Broughton. Show less

Involved in recording consultation responses (10,000 objections / comments received) as part of the UDP consultation process. Supported work on the UDP inquiry as part of the planning consultation process such as writing reasoned justifications.

Salford’s UDP was adopted on 21 June 2006 and its policies were therefore initially saved until 21 June 2009. The city council had not adopted by that date any Development Plan Documents as part of the new Local Development Framework to replace… Show more

Involved in recording consultation responses (10,000 objections / comments received) as part of the UDP consultation process. Supported work on the UDP inquiry as part of the planning consultation process such as writing reasoned justifications.

Salford’s UDP was adopted on 21 June 2006 and its policies were therefore initially saved until 21 June 2009. The city council had not adopted by that date any Development Plan Documents as part of the new Local Development Framework to replace the UDP, and consequently applied to, and received the consent of, the Secretary of State to save most of the UDP Policies beyond 21 June 2009. These policies will gradually be replaced as Development Plan Documents are adopted. Show less

This project involved analysing deprivation trends and presenting findings in the attached report for Salford council committee. The indices are used to identify areas that would benefit from special initiatives or programmes, and as a tool to determine eligibility for specific funding streams. Locally, it is used as evidence in the development of strategies, to target interventions, and in bids for funding including regeneration schemes.

The national census is a count of all people and households across the UK that takes place every ten years. Results include statistics on census subjects such as population demographics, ethnic group, health, housing, employment and transport, as well as results for localised areas within local authorities. This webpage will soon be the published location for the city profile, neighbourhood profiles, and ward profiles (all provided in the form of an e-book). In addition to this the data will be… Show more

The national census is a count of all people and households across the UK that takes place every ten years. Results include statistics on census subjects such as population demographics, ethnic group, health, housing, employment and transport, as well as results for localised areas within local authorities. This webpage will soon be the published location for the city profile, neighbourhood profiles, and ward profiles (all provided in the form of an e-book). In addition to this the data will be presented by topic for both neighbourhoods and wards.
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The Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) is a strategic assessment of current and future needs of local communities, with a health led emphasis. The JSNA is an on-going process to analyse, understand and interpret data; and the information produced is continually being updated, improved on and expanded. This information includes integrated profiles for each neighbourhood which provide headline statistics.

The Salford Annual Baseline Review (SABRe) is the product of information systems set up to provide an evidence base of 'where we are now' for the municipal year 2005-06. It is a comprehensive document that builds on information collected for existing regeneration initiatives across the city, including HMRF (Housing Market Renewal Fund), and NDC (New Deal for Communities).