A-Z of this website
This A-Z index is a comprehensive guide to this website, providing details of information that can be found on the site. Each entry is linked to pages which are maintained by whichever department or partner offers that service.
As your local council we'll be involved with you through many events in your life - we'll register you when you're born, we'll be there when you go to school, some of you will work with us, we'll take away your rubbish and we'll be there to provide support if you need extra help in your life.
We work with various organisations - such as community representatives, faith organisations, the health service, police, colleges and businesses, all with the aim of making your life better.
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A Life of Grime (BBC TV Series)
Over a six month period in 2001 a BBC camera crew shadowed staff from Salford Environmental Services in pursuit of some of the grimiest tasks in our city. These pages provide more information on some of the city council employees featured in the programmes, plus details of the services portrayed.
A short history of the Eccles cake
In 1793 James Birch’s shop in Eccles, a district of Salford, began selling small, flat, raisin-filled cakes. They sold, quite literally, like hot cakes! Find out more about the history of Eccles cakes and download our delicious recipe that you can try out for yourself at home.
Abandoned buildings
If you are concerned about a derelict or abandoned property in your area, please contact us on 0161-779 6175.
Abandoned vehicles
It is the responsibility of the council to deal with, and provide, an abandoned vehicle service in Salford.
Abuse and neglect - adults
If you are worried that an adult or older person you know is being neglected or abused, you should contact 0161 909 6517.
Abuse or neglect - adults
If you are worried an adult is being abused or neglected, you should call 0161 909 6517.
Abuse or neglect - children
If you are worried a child is being abused or neglected, you should call 0161 603 4500.
Accessibility statement
The council recognises and values the provision of information on this website in a format which is accessible to all, regardless of ability or disability.
Accessible parking
Salford City Council provides parking bays for disabled badge holders outside or near their place of residence. The bays act as advisory markings on the carriageway indicating that a disabled person lives close by and that space is the most convenient place for them to park.
Accessible transport
Find out about reduced travel fares and accessible travel options.
Accident reporting (RIDDOR)
The law requires certain work-related injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences to be reported to an enforcing authority for health and safety.
Achieving best practice in your business
Achieving best practice in your business is a key theme within DTI's approach to business support, providing ideas and insights into how to improve performance across a business.
Acquisition of property
The city council occasionally acquires land and property in order to assist in the implementation of schemes such as removal of unfit housing, site assembly for redevelopment and economic regeneration or construction or improvement of highways. Sometimes this is achieved through a compulsory purchase order.
Adaptations to your home
The Community occupational therapy service advises on and provides some equipment and adaptations to help people live independently at home.
Adopted Unitary Development Plan
Salford City Council adopted its current UDP in November 1995. This document is used to guide all decisions on planning applications, and forms the development plan for the purposes of section 54A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
Adoption
If you are interested in finding out about adopting a child or becoming a foster parent, you can call 0161 799 1268.
Adult abuse and neglect
If you are worried that an adult or older person you know is being neglected or abused, you should contact 0161 909 6517.
Adult and community education
Details of adult education courses in Salford.
Adult social care contacts
Details of the different ways to contact adult social care, our main telephone number is 0161 909 6517.
Advice and support
This section contains links to consumer advice, health and safety guidance, food safety, welfare rights and debt advice services.
Affordable warmth advice
Our web site will help you get advice from the local Energy Efficiency Advice Centre to help you cut the cost of your winter bills.
After school activities
These pages have details of a free helpline advice service and provide information and advice on all aspects of childcare in Salford.
Air quality
These pages provide information on air quality monitoring, assessment, management areas and the Greater Manchester Air Quality Action Plan.
Alcohol abuse
If you have a problem with either drugs or alcohol, we may be able to offer you treatment and support
Alleygating
Whatever name you use for the narrow walkways between housing, installing gates to restrict access only to residents has proved to be an extremely successful way of reducing both crime and fear of crime.
Animals - collection of dead animals
The city council is able to provide a dignified collection service for dead animals - either found dead at home or reported as found dead on the street or in a public open space. Dead swans and larger numbers of dead birds are dealt with by Defra.
Animals - rehoming
Our Dog warden service facilitates the capture, return and rehoming of stray and dangerous dogs throughout the city.
Anti-Litter Enforcement
As a result of new rules introduced in 2003, police community support officers and city council environmental services staff are now able to issue fixed penalty notices to anyone seen dropping litter in the street.
Applying for a nursery school place
Apply for nursery places for children from the age of 3 years in Community, Voluntary Controlled and Voluntary Aided Schools.
Applying for a primary school place
There are community primary schools, voluntary aided schools, voluntary controlled schools, special schools (for pupils with special educational needs) and early years centres. These pages will help you with the process of applying for a school place at a primary school, how to appeal if your child is refused admission, children with special needs.
Applying for a secondary school place
If your child will be transferring to a secondary school in September 2007 you can now apply for a place online using our interactive form.
Architectural and Landscape Design
This page introduces the Architectural and Landscape Dsign Service with links to Architecture, building services engineering, landscape architecture, quantity surveying, building and asset management surveying and photography.
Are you experiencing problems emailing the council?
If you are experiencing difficulties when sending email to a salford.gov.uk email addresses, the information on this page may assist you in resolving the problem.
Are you internet-savvy? Get safe online!
Millions of UK Internet users are putting themselves at risk of attack from Internet criminals because they don’t understand threats to their computer or the ways to protect against them.
Art galleries
The service exists to collect and preserve artefacts, memories, documents, books, maps and memorabilia relating to Salford's unique past.
Asylum seekers
Over the last few years, asylum seekers have hardly been out of the media spotlight. Much has been written and said on the subject and much of it is laced with rumour, myth and untruths. Have a look at our myths and truths page to set the record straight.
Attractions
The service exists to collect and preserve artefacts, memories, documents, books, maps and memorabilia relating to Salford's unique past.
Avian influenza (bird flu)
A doctor who makes the diagnosis (confirmed or suspected) of a notifiable infectious disease is required by statute to notify the Proper Officer of their local authority (in this case, Salford City Council). This page also provides information regarding the spread of bird flu - also known as avian flu.
