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Salford’s Clarendon Recreation Ground is crumbling—upturned carts, dumped diapers, and overgrown weeds replace once-vibrant playgrounds and courts. Longtime residents lament the decay, blaming neglect for fly-tipping and unsafe conditions, while new luxury housing looms nearby. Some point to the cost of living crisis as a root cause, with locals unable to afford waste removal. Developer Lovell promised a full park overhaul as part of their Phoenix Quarter project, including play areas and allotments, with phased work set to begin—and the first phase expected by late 2028. A slow fix, but at least there’s a plan.

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