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 'G'
Garden waste
Salford has a free door to door garden waste collection service, contact us if you would like to take part in this scheme.
Gardening help
Helping Hands can help you if you need minor repairs, adaptations or improvements to you home.
Genealogical sources for Salford
These pages are intended to help you to trace a family or individual who may have lived at some time in the present city of Salford.
Get Me Toasty scheme
Get your home toasty and cut the cost of your heating bill with FREE insulation!
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.
GhostCam
There are numerous stories and legends surrounding the Ordsall Hall ghost - "The White Lady" - but one thing is certain - she has been seen by many a local. Now you can too, via the Ordsall Hall GhostCam.
Gifted and talented pupils
Opportunities for pupils who are gifted in one or more subject.
Glossary of school terms
This pages provides information on types of schools and school terminology.
Government websites (local / regional / national and European)
This page provides onward links to government websites in Greater Manchester, the north west, UK and Europe.
Graffiti
Salford City Council provides a response-based graffiti removal service to the public and other agencies/authorities. This is usually carried out following a report from a member of the public or from an inspection made by one of our environmental coordinators.
Grants - community groups
Community groups may be able to apply for funding to help with running costs and to help run particular projects.
Grants - disabled facilities
The Community occupational therapy service advises on and provides some equipment and adaptations to help people live independently at home.
Grants - education
Use these pages to find out more about student loans, grants and allowance for students and about obtaining free school meals, free school transport and bus passes for school children.
Grants - home improvement
The council now has the power to decide what grants, loans and other forms of financial assistance would best support private sector renewal in Salford.
Grave searches
The cemetery offices at Agecroft and Peel Green maintain all the statutory burial records for Weaste and Swinton cemeteries respectively, where we receive many enquiries from families who wish to locate the burial place of their loved ones.
Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (external link)
Greater Manchester County Fire Service (GMCFS) is a single-purpose authority with statutory responsibilities under the Fire Services Act 1947 to attend emergency calls to fires and provide advice and enforcement on fire safety matters.
Greater Manchester Geological Unit
The Greater Manchester Geological Unit deals with many environmental issues. The unit is funded by the 10 Greater Manchester local authorities and is jointly managed by Salford City Council and the University of Manchester.
Greater Manchester Police (external link)
Community policing is at the forefront of front-line services provided by Greater Manchester Police. The GMP web site has information on how to report urgent (and non-urgent) matters.
Green Issues
These pages provide links to green issues and other matters that focus on the environment of Salford, including planning policies, air quality, energy advice and recycling.
Gritting the roads
Salford City Council carries out a regular winter road gritting programme. Work is organised according to a defined schedule of priority highways that need to be gritted. The service consists of five scheduled routes maintaining 300km of highways in Salford.
