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On this page you'll find links to forms or pages where you can apply for or request services from the council.

Council tax

• See the main council tax section (web page)
• Sign up to receive text messages (web page)

More information about council tax

Benefits

• See all benefit forms (web page)
• Apply for the Salford Discretionary Support Scheme (web page)

More information about benefits

Business rates

• Tell us if your business is moving into the area (online form)
• Tell us if your business is moving out of the area (online form)
• Rate relief for charitable or non-profit organisations (web page)

More information about business rates

Bins and recycling

• Request a new recycling bin (online form)
• Exchange my bin (online form)
• Remove a bin (online form)
• Request the removal of a large unwanted item (web page)
• Request a visit from a waste awareness officer (online form)
• Request an assisted bin collection (web page) 
• Be a Salford Litter Hero (web page)

More information about bins and recycling

Licensing and permits

• List of all licenses and permits, including taxi licences (web page)

More information about licensing and permits

Schools

• Nursery school admissions (web page)
• Primary school admissions (web page)
• Secondary school admissions (web page)
• Moving school during the school year (web page)
• Free school meals application (web page)
• Help with transport to school (web page)
• Apply to become a school governor (web page)

School governors

• Expression of interest to become a school governor (web page)
• School governor eligibility (web page)
• Book a school governor training course (web page)

More information about schools

Jobs and skills

• Apply for a job at Salford City Council (web page)
• Apply for a work experience placement (online form)
• Get help to go online (web page)

More information about jobs and skills

Planning and building regulations

• Apply for planning permission (web page)
• Attend a Planning and Transportation Panel meeting (online form)
• Make a building regulations application (web page)

More information about planning and building regulations

Elections and voting

• Register to vote (web page)
• Register to vote - evidence of identity (online form)
• Declaration of local connection (online form)
• Voter change of name (online form)
• Opt out of the open register (online form)

More information about elections and voting

Housing

• Rent from a council or housing association (web page)
• Salford Rental Bond Scheme (web page)
• Home energy efficiency referral form (web page)
• Help if you are disabled (web page)

Landlords

• Join the Landlord Accreditation Scheme (web page)
• Selective licensing application forms (web page)
• HMO application (web page)
• Apply for access to the landlord portal (web page)

More information about housing

Health and social care

• Ask for a carers assessment (web page)
• Get an carer's information pack to find out what you might be entitled to (online form)
• Refer yourself to the health improvement service (online form)
• Refer a client to the health improvement service (online form)
• Sign up for Social Care TV (web page)

More information about health and social care

Parking, roads and travel

• Get a Blue Badge (web page)
• Apply for access protection markings (web page)
• Apply for a disabled parking bay (web page)
• Apply for resident parking permits (web page)
• Apply for a contract parking place (web page)
• Apply for a new road to be adopted (web page)
• Apply for a new street name (web page)
• Apply for a Play Street (web page)
• Request traffic calming measures (web page)
• Vehicle damage claim form (web page)

More information about parking, roads and travel

Children and families

• Free childcare funding for two year olds (web page)
• Free early education for three and four year olds (web page)
• 30 hour childcare scheme (web page)
• Request a transfer to a new provider for your funded childcare place (online form)
• Apply for an Education, Health and Care assessment (web page)
• Apply for a child work permit (web page)
• Children in entertainment licence (web page)
• Level 3 bursary funding application (web page)
• Referral for Portage/Key Worker Starting Life Well Service (online form)
• Starting Life Well: Educational Psychologist request (online form)

Childminders and people working with children

• Apply for the P4R for childminders approved training course (web page)
• Book a Family Assessment and TAF course (online form)
• Apply to become a registered childminder (web page)

More information about children and families

Environmental health

• Ask for advice about a health and safety matter (online form)
• Book a visit from a pest control officer (web page)
• Register a food business (web page)
• Environmental permitting (web page)

More information about pests, nuisances, pollution and food hygiene

Other forms

• Apply for an allotment (web page)
  
• Apply for a market stall at Eccles market (web page)
• Freedom of information request (online form)
• Join the Salford Shapers (web page)
• Organising an event in a park or open space (web page)
• Submit a proposal for a new commemorative plaque (web page)
• Request the attendance at an event of the Ceremonial Mayor (online form)

This page was last updated on 11 July 2022