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.
Entries for 'E'
Eccles
Find out how Salford City Council is working to improve the quality of life for all residents in your locality.
Eccles cakes
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.
Education
If you want to find out about pre-school facilities (age 0-4), primary schools (age 4-11), secondary schools (age 11-16), as well as further/higher education, adult education and training/job opportunities, then visit our Learning pages.
Education for 14-19 year olds
information for staff in schools, colleges, work based learning providers and other partners involved in 14 to 19 developments
Education welfare
Salford Education Welfare Service provides help, advice and support to those children and their families who are experiencing difficulties with their education or life at school.
Educational trips and visits
Salford City Council positively promotes the active involvement of young people in educational trips and visits. These pages provide a useful resource for staff involved in taking youngsters off-site.
Elected members (councillors)
If you want to find out which councillor represents your ward or search for a councillor by name, these pages will link you to each councillor's page details. Also find out what the role of a councillor entails.
Elections
All elections held within the city of Salford are organised by the city council's elections office. Details of past election results, how to apply for a postal or proxy vote, registering to vote, and frequently asked questions about voting are available. You can also find out how to stand for election to the council.
Electoral Roll
The Salford register of electors (the electoral roll) is a record of everyone eligible to vote who lives within the city. You do not have to vote on election day (it is your democratic choice), but you are required by law to register. The council is required to keep two versions of the current electoral register. These are the full register and an edited register.
Email difficulties: are you having problems reaching the council by email?
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.
Email subscriptions and alerts
This page contains links to all council services which can be applied for, reported or requested via this website. The online services have been grouped to make selecting the one closest to what are looking for easier.
Emergency
If you need to contact the city council in an emergency please telephone 0161-794 4711 (during office hours). Outside normal office hours (including weekends and bank holidays) please call 0161-794 8888 (all calls to this number are recorded for security purposes).
Emergency planning
The major incident plan sets out the responsibilities that directorates within Salford City Council would have in an emergency situation. It also outlines the roles and responsibilities of other organisations who may become involved in responding to a major incident or civil emergency.
Emmeline Pankhurst
Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst, a famous Salfordian, became one of the most influential women in Britain. In 1903 she formed the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU), whose members were later dubbed “Suffragettes”, in support of women’s suffrage – the right to vote.
Employment
Salford City Council is a major provider of services and a major employer in the city of Salford. We offer a wide range of job opportunities from part-time and job share to full time posts with career development opportunities. Read our pages to find out how to complete a job application form, information on equal opportunties and ex-offenders.
Empty properties
There are a number of reasons why properties become vacant. They may be in the process of being sold, let, refurbished or inherited; however, empty homes can become a magnet for crime and anti-social behaviour. This can create a cause for concern for local residents.
Encrypted emails
Guidance for using our Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) encrypted email service is available.
Energy efficiency in your home
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.
Enforcement and Prosecution Policy
The aim of the Environmental Services directorate is to protect and promote a fair, safe and healthy environment for the benefit of the community.
EntitledTo.co.uk (external link)
EntitledTo provides free calculators to help you work out your entitlement to benefits and tax credits.
Environmental Education; Salford Ranger Team
Outdoor education visits for Primary Schools
Environmental Health
The work of Environmental Health officers includes both food safety, and health and safety. Food safety work involves the routine inspection of food businesses from small retail shop to pubs, restaurants and food manufacturers. We also investigate complaints and food poisoning notifications. This part of the web site gives information and advice to businesses about the services we provide.
e-petitions
Petitions allow local people to let the council know about their concerns. As someone who lives, works or studies in Salford, you may raise a paper petition or an e-pettion on this website under the council's petition scheme.
Equal opportunities
The city council recognises that all sections of society may experience prejudice or discrimination. Salford City Council is committed to equality of opportunity in the provision of services and as an employer.
Equality and diversity policies
Information regarding equality and diversity relating to all aspects of the council's functions. These pages are provided for the information of citizens, employees and prospective employees, organisations and researchers.
Equipment and adaptations
The Community occupational therapy service advises on and provides some equipment and adaptations to help people live independently at home.
Ethnic minority issues
Community action plans for neighbourhoods in Salford are designed to help understand how Salford City Council and partners is working to improve the quality of life for all residents in your neighbourhood.
European Parliament and MEPs
Some 500 million European citizens in 25 countries are now involved in the process of European integration through their representatives in the European Parliament.
Events
To find out what's going on in your area, search for future events, our What's On pages are a must.
Exhibitions and events
The service exists to collect and preserve artefacts, memories, documents, books, maps and memorabilia relating to Salford's unique past.
Ex-offenders
Read Salford's statement concerning the council's willingness to consider applications from ex-offenders.
Extra Care Scheme
Salford City Council offers "extra care" services for older customers or customers with a disability or serious illness, such as talking bills and home visits.
