Broughton

Manchester Gentrification Hurts Locals as House Prices Skyrocket

Manchester Gentrification Hurts Locals as House Prices Skyrocket

Locals in Manchester’s Ancoats and Broughton share struggles with rising costs from gentrification and redevelopment. Manchester Gentrification Hurts Locals as House Prices Skyrocket A study found gentrified areas in Greater Manchester. Locals spoke about changes in two of these areas. Google Streetview shows Ancoats’ transformation in 20 years. It used to be wasteland with rough…

Salford Council Disputes Cover Up in Landlord Licensing Plan Row

Salford Council Disputes Cover Up in Landlord Licensing Plan Row

Council rejects claims of hiding data for controversial landlord scheme in Broughton and Kersal. Salford Council Disputes Cover Up in Landlord Licensing Plan Row Salford Council plans a landlord licensing scheme and faces accusations of hiding supporting data. The scheme, affecting private landlords in Broughton and Kersal, requires a £609 license fee. The council argues…