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   Full list of Salford services to close due to strikes
On Wednesday 30 November 2011, public sector workers from across the UK are expected to strike to protest against proposed changes to public sector pensions. This means it is possible that some council services will not be available that day. On 30 November, you will still be able to contact the council on 0161 794 4711 if you need any help or support. Refuse collections If you are expecting a refuse collection on Wednesday, please put your bin out as normal. If it has not been collected by 7.00pm, please take it back in and put it out again on your next collection date. Schools The majority of Salford schools will be closed to pupils on Wednesday 30 November 2011. So far, 93 schools have confirmed they are closing. The following schools will remain open or partially open: * Grosvenor Road Primary School - partially open * Light Oaks Infant School - partially open * St Mary’s CE Primary School - partially open * St Mary’s RC Eccles Primary School - partially open * St Paul's CE (Crompton Street) - fully open * Beis Yaakov - fully open Day centres The following day centres will be closed: * Alexandra House * Brierley House * Craig Hall * Humphrey Booth, Ordsall * Humphrey Booth Resource Centre / Poppy Day Centre * Prince's Park Garden Centre * St George's * Waterside Council building opening hours The receptions at Salford Civic Centre and Unity House will be open for customer access as normal. Salford Community Leisure facilities * All Fit City sites across the city will be open as usual * All community centres across the city will be open as usual * Salford Watersports Centre will be open as usual Libraries The following libraries will be open as usual: * Clifton * Hope * Lower Kersal These libraries will be closed: * Cadishead * Irlam * Eccles * Little Hulton * Swinton * Broughton Hub * Walkden Gateway * Pendleton Gateway * Mobile Library Service * Mobile Information Centre These libraries are normally closed on Wednesday: * Boothstown * Height * Ordsall * Winton * Worsley Village Community facilities at schools Community use at the following schools will be open and operating normal opening hours: * Buile Hill * Harrop Fold * Walkden High Community use at this school will be closed: * Irlam Museums These museums will be closed: * Salford Museum and Art Gallery * Ordsall Hall Due to problems with spam only SalfordOnline members can now leave comments. Becoming a member of SalfordOnline only takes a minute, just hit the red Join Us button at the top right hand side of the page to create your Personal account. Got a news story? Need help with publicity for an event in Salford? Send it to newsdesk@salfordonline.com or call the SalfordOnline newsdesk on 0161 789 5377. |
