Leading labour politicians in Salford say it would be a 'derliction of duty' if the government does not offer more money to the region when it returns to Tier 3.
Salford will return to Tier 3 restrictions – the strictest measures in England – when the second national lockdown comes to its conclusion on December 2.
It comes after regional restrictions were put in place in Greater Manchester since the end of July with tougher Tier 3 rules coming into force in October.
Talks at the time between the government and Greater Mancester's leaders over a financial support package broke down but the region received £60m.
Since then, the region has retrospectively received financial support for Tier 2.
Salford mayor Paul Dennett said it is 'only right and proper' to recognise that Greater Manchester has been placed under tougher rules for five months.
He said: "A Tier 2 deal was struck before Greater London authorities were placed under fewer restrictions – yet in the north, where such restrictions are taking a severe toll on local businesses especially in retail, hospitality and creative industry sectors, the self-employed, charities and the community and voluntary sector, it feels there is no consideration of our situation from central government.
"If the government is serious about levelling up the north, they need to show that northern businesses, our economy and our population are worth investing in to the same degree as those in the south.
"The recent extension of furlough arrangements, business support and discretionary support is welcome, but the government needs to go further to urgently support those excluded from this support and those clearly implicated by Tier 3 restrictions.
“‘Levelling up’ has to tangibly and demonstratively mean something for individuals and families if we’re to tackle poverty and inequality in the north."
Tier 3 restrictions are the strictest measures in England. They include a ban on household mixing indoors and in most outdoor areas, such as beer gardens.
Hotels, indoor entertainment venues and hospitality venues such as casinos, bowling alleys, cinemas and theatre will be closed as will bars, pubs, cafes and restaurants – although they are permitted to continue selling takeaway.
Leisure and sports facilities can continue to stay open, but group exercise classes should not go ahead. Saunas and steam rooms should close.
Travel to other parts of the UK, including for overnight stays other than where necessary, such as for work, education, youth services, to receive medical treatment, or because of caring responsibilities, should be avoided.
Salford and Eccles MP Rebecca Long-Bailey tweeted about the city returning to Tier 3 following the announcement by health secretary Matt Hancock today.
She said: "Salford, GM & other areas had been under higher restrictions for months with insufficient financial support.
"Now Gov is putting us into tier 3 again, they must provide us with more extensive financial support. It’s a dereliction of duty to do otherwise."
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