Salford's skyline has been described as grim, boring and lacking character.
Councillors criticised the regeneration of the Greengate area on the edge of Manchester city centre, with one saying it is the 'grimmest place on earth'.
It came as plans for a 42-storey tower with 444 apartments were approved.
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The residential building off Trinity Way had already been granted planning permission in principle, but councillors were asked to approve the final details.
The planning panel gave the green light – but some councillors were critical.
Speaking from the 100 Embankment building, one of Salford's newest city centre office blocks, Conservative councillor Bob
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