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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Hate crime
To report a crime which is to do with race, colour, religion, sexuality, nationality, gender or disability, you should contact the Police on 872 5050.
Health and Community Leisure
Find out about the wide range of sports and activities for people of all ages and abilities.
Health and safety in the workplace
Salford's Environmental Health team promotes health and safety in the workplace including welfare of employees and the safeguarding of others, principally the public, who may be exposed to risks from work activities within your business. We are responsible for enforcement at over 3,555 business premises in the Salford area.
Health and social care
This page has links to information on our website about health and social care in Salford plus details of external websites that may be of interest. The page also includes a link to our community information directory, AskSID.
Health walks
Health walks are short organised walks, often led by trained volunteers from the local community. Designed with health in mind they can improve both physical and mental health by offering a safe, relaxed and sociable atmosphere in which to walk.
Healthy living
Advice and guidance on how to lead a healthier and less stressful life.
Help
A local government web site contains a myriad of information about the local area and council services, so we've brought together a number of resources to help you find your way around this site.
Help at home
If you are finding it difficult to manage at home, you should call one of our social work teams. We will take some details and a social worker may visit to find out more information about you.
Helping Hands
Helping Hands can help you if you need minor repairs, adaptations or improvements to you home.
Heritage and Conservation
Areas of special character are designated as Conservation Areas, and are subject to special controls.
Heritage and history
The service exists to collect and preserve artefacts, memories, documents, books, maps and memorabilia relating to Salford's unique past. Visit our web pages to find out more about Salford's heritage.
Heritage Service discussion forum
Take part in discussions with people who share your interest in Salford's heritage.
Heritage Walks
Discover how Salford’s past helped shape its present on a unique heritage walk around the city.
Higher education
Use these pages to find out information on going to college or university, how to get financial help, housing, vocational training and youth services.
Highway works by utility companies
Utilities, also known as 'statutory undertakers', are companies such as BT, Transco, United Utilities Water/Electric and NTL that have been licensed by central Government to excavate in any public highway under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991. The companies are required to serve notice on the city council, as highway authority, of their intention to commence works.
Highways Agency interactive map
Traffic England is a new service from the Highways Agency that brings to your desktop real-time traffic information from the National Traffic Control Centre.
Holiday activities
Our pages tell you about the different types of out of school clubs available, such as breakfast clubs, after school clubs, before and after clubs and holiday playschemes.
Home - moving
Information for people moving into the area, or changing their address with links to estate agents, solicitors, removals.
Home care
Personal home care can help you to remain independent in your home. You may be able to receive help with personal tasks such as bathing, dressing and eating.
Home energy efficiency
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.
Home repairs
Guidance on maintaining and improving the quality of your home.
Home safety
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.
Homelessness
Lots of people find themselves without permanent accommodation for many different reasons. Salford's Homelessness and Housing Advice Service is here to help you find and keep a home. Find out what to do if you are homeless, the homelessness interview and homelessness reviews. Contact us on 0161-793 2020.
Hotels
Salford has changed. It's still the birthplace of the industrial revolution, L S Lowry, Albert Finney, Russell Watson and a string of other celebrities and it's still the only city with an orange canal. But what we've added is an award-winning cultural and architectural tribute to our most famous painter, designer shopping, the odd famous chef's restaurant and a wildlife reserve or two.
House in Multiple Occupation
Salford City Council recognises the importance of the private rented sector in providing housing for its residents and it aims to assist landlords who want to provide good quality accommodation at affordable rents. If you are a landlord in Salford, these pages may be useful to you.
House to house collections
When a collector going door to door makes a colleciton of goods or money, a House to House Collection permit is required.
Housebound library services
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.
Housing
These pages provide information on all aspects of housing in Salford including Council homes, help for homeless people, our housing plans and policies and support for older citizens.
Housing benefit
These pages have information and advice on billing, payment methods, discounts, and rebates.
Housing Choice for over 50's
Salford’s Housing Choice Service is a new, two-year LinkAge Plus pilot scheme supporting people over 50 who are thinking about moving home
Housing for older people
There are a range of landlords in Salford that provide sheltered housing. The schemes offer housing to people who wish to continue to live an independent lifestyle, but would like the reassurance of extra support.
Housing for young people
Are you between 16 and 25 years old and looking for somewhere to live? There are different types of housing and housing services available to young people wanting to rent a home in Salford.
Housing problems
If you are a home-owner or tenant having housing problems such as finding somewhere to live, landlord harassment, eviction or repossession, contact the Housing advice line.
Housing register
The pages in this section provide you with information about renting, buying and maintaining your home as well as a guide to services.
Housing repairs financial assistance
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.
How to apply for a postal vote
You can apply for a postal vote at any time of the year, you do not have to wait until an election has been called.
How to become a city councillor
A councillor represents their constituents and deals with their problems and questions irrespective of whether they have voted for them. As a councillor, you will act as a bridge between the public and the council. Councillors have the ultimate responsibility for how services are provided in the city of Salford. There will be a full council election in June 2004.
How to find us
If you're visiting the city council, perhaps to attend a business meeting, this page provides details (including a download map) of how to find the civic centre in Swinton.
How to register to vote
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 city council is required to keep two versions of the current electoral register. These are the Full Register and an Edited Register.
How to report an abandoned vehicle
It is the responsibility of the council to deal with, and provide, an abandoned vehicle service in Salford.
How we are doing (performance)
We constantly measure our work, to make sure that we are providing good quality, constantly improving, cost-effective services.
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