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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Find out how Salford City Council is working to improve the quality of life for all residents in your locality.
Basic skills training
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Befriending Schemes
If you find it difficult to get out of your home and you are lonely and perhaps depressed, both Age Concern and Voluntary Friends for Older People can help.
Benefits
Salford City Council is responsible for dealing with two types of benefit - Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit (including Second Adult Rebate). The council does not deal with applications for Income Support or Job Seekers Allowance - these are dealt with by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) or your local Jobcentre.
Benefits fraud
If you are aware or think that somebody may be claiming benefit fraudulently you can contact us on the Benefit Fraud Hotline 0800 328 6340, which is a 24-hour freephone service. Any information provided will be treated in confidence.
Bereavement support
If you would like some specialised support in connection with a bereavement, we have listed organisations that can provide counselling and companionship.
Big Listening
The Big Listening is a city-wide panel comprising at least 1,000 Salford residents who are helping to shape the city's future.
Bin collection
To find out when your bins will be emptied, who to contact if your wheelie bin is stolen or not emptied, and the location of rubbish tips in Salford, visit our pages on rubbish and recycling.
Bird flu (avian influenza)
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.
Births
These pages provide information on registering births, deaths and marriages, holding a marriage in licensed premises, cemeteries, family history searches and obtaining copy certificates.
Blackfriars
Find out how Salford City Council is working to improve the quality of life for all residents in your locality.
Blue badges
Previously called the Orange Badge Scheme, this provides a national arrangement of parking concessions for disabled and blind people. It allows holders to park close to their destination. These pages provide information on who is eligible for a blue badge and how to apply.
Bogus callers
Advice of reducing the risk of crime
Book lending
Libraries have changed dramatically in recent years - so if you haven't been to a library for a while, now is the time to find out what's on offer. You will find computers with free Internet access, a great choice of books, comprehensive information and helpful staff at all 16 libraries in Salford. Some libraries also offer a photocopying facility.
Books @ home
If you are housebound or visually impaired you can still borrow books and find information from the Library Service. We operate two specially adapted mobile library vans - one for people who are housebound and one for people who are visually impaired.
Boothstown
Find out how Salford City Council is working to improve the quality of life for all residents in your locality.
Broken paving stones
Repair teams are available each working day to carry out repairs to loose or dangerous paving. Visit these pages to find out how to report any instances of broken pavements, trip hazards, potholes.
Building & planning
Our web pages provide information on all aspects of building and planning in Salford, including planning applications, conservation areas and listed buildings.
Building regulations
Most building work such as house extensions, loft conversions and replacement windows needs approval.
Building Surveying
This page outlines the property maintenance and asset management service provided within the Architectural and Landscape Design Service.
Bullying at school - advice for parents
Details of the help, advice and support available to those children and their families who are experiencing difficulties with their education or life at school.
Burglary reduction
Over the past two years Salford City Council has secured more than 3000 homes across the city by providing packages to people who are most vulnerable against burglaries.
Burial
There are many issues to consider when a loved one dies. These pages will guide you through the process of registering a death, things that need returning and who needs to be informed. You will also find a list of charges and how to make a complaint.
Bury Metropolitan Borough Council
Greater Manchester has ten local authorities and 2.5 million people in one city region. There is great richness in its cultural heritage and in the diverse mix of its community. This diversity is melded together by services, transport, business links and mutual opportunities. Salford is adjacent to the Borough of Warrington, part of the county of Cheshire.
Bus passes
Older people, people with disabilities and some children may be eligible for reduced fares on public transport.
Bus passes for schoolchildren
Salford LEA does not operate a free bus pass scheme for schoolchildren. However if your child attends a special school or has a statement of special educational needs, he/she can obtain a pass from GMPTE.
Business - registering and licencing
The Licensing Section is based at the Civic Centre, Swinton and deals with applications, transfers and variations of licences. On many licences consultation takes place with other agencies before a licence can be issued. Salford City Council is also responsible for the licensing of car boot sales, Blue Badges, Game Dealers, Butchers and Fairs and events along with many other functions of licensing. Though these are not dealt with by the Licensing Section you will find any details you require on this web site.
Business
Salford is the ideal location and the city council supports and encourages existing and new businesses.
Business advice leaflets
Download our self-help guidance leaflets, order leaflets and visit other sites to download guidance leaflets.
Business grants
There are a number of grant schemes aimed at helping you develop your business by improving your premises, making them more secure, purchasing new premises, and recruiting and training local staff.
Business rates
Businesses and other occupiers of non-domestic properties pay Non-Domestic Rates (generally known as Business Rates). These pages provide information on how business rates are calculated and where your money goes after it has been collected.
Buying a home
This page lists estate agents that have accommodation for sale in Salford - where possible we have provided direct links to their own web sites.
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