Three affordable housing developments have been approved in Salford.
A new nine-storey building in Chapel Street will feature 96 affordable flats.
There will be 63 affordable apartments at another residential block approved in Pendleton, replacing a 17-storey tower which is currently being demolished.
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And a community-led housing scheme with 21 houses and 24 flats at a former school in Charlestown - where a listed mural will be saved - can also go ahead.
It comes as more than 6,000 households are on the waiting list for council housing with an average of 129 bids for every home which becomes available.
Salford council's planning panel voted to approve these three applications
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