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This is Salford
One of the UK’s fastest growing investment destinations
Salford has attracted billions of pounds of investment in commercial development, housing, infrastructure, education, healthcare and culture over the past two decades. The city's economy is forecast to grow by 46% over the next 20 years, generating around £3 billion in additional economic output.
Salford offers prime investment opportunities, with a rapidly expanding city centre adjacent to Manchester’s Central Business District, MediaCity, the UK's leading hub for digital creativity and technology, a range of strategic industrial locations, and ambitious regeneration plans for our town centres.
This site showcases the opportunities available to businesses, property agents, investors and developers looking to invest in the city, and the reasons Why Salford is one of the UK's fastest-growing investment destinations.
Salford has the location and connectivity, infrastructure, networks, talent and support needed to bring investment ambitions to life. It's a place where businesses thrive, and where innovation, collaboration and growth go hand in hand.
Contact us today for an efficient and expert service to help with your enquiry.
Salford - a world class location for business
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In the next 20 years
46%
expected increase in the local economy
£3bn
growth expected
MediaCity
set to double in size
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What our businesses say
Matthew Storr, Director, Project Management, Logicor
"We are very proud of the finished Bolt330 development in Little Hulton, both in terms of the quality and sustainability of the build. This would not have been possible without the guidance of Salford City Council who have been incredibly supportive throughout the process. We look forward to working with them on future projects."
Ed Hobbs, National General Manager, x+why
“At x+why, we are incredibly proud to have partnered with Salford City Council to operate 33,000 sq ft of flexible workspace and amenity in the iconic 100 Embankment building. We are proud to work with a council so committed to shared values of innovation, sustainability, community and Better Business.”
Nina Patel Bigland, Chief Operating Officer, Blend Family (Kargo Mkt)
"Thank you to the team at Salford City Council for all their brilliant support helping us set up Kargo Mkt at the Quays. Their advice and local knowledge helped us launch Salford’s largest independent food hall and is still supporting us with the business going forward."
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