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Pay Online
Link to External Website- Baby Sitters
General guidelines for those seeking a baby-sitter
(Last updated: 01-Jul-2008)
- Badminton
Search the Local Groups and Organisations Database.
- Balances
To query your council tax, business rates, debtors, former tenant arrears, poll tax or mortgage balance on-line
(Last updated: )
- Barbers/Hairdressers Licence
Application for Barbers/Hairdressers Licence
(Last updated: 09-Aug-2006)
- Basketball
Search the Local Groups and Organisations Database.
- Bathing
Information for anyone having difficulties overcoming problems with bathing due to mobility problems
(Last updated: 22-Aug-2007)
- Baths

Tameside's sports facilities are managed by Tameside Sports Trust
- Beacon Status
Tameside Council has been awarded Beacon Status for Reducing Crime and Disorder, Accessible Services, Maintaining a Quality Environment, Community Legal Services and more recently Getting Closer to Communities.
(Last updated: 18-Apr-2008)
- Beaumont Place
An extra care housing scheme for adults with learning disabilities.
(Last updated: 18-Apr-2008)
- Benefit Fraud
Frequently asked questions and an online form to report Benefit Fraud
(Last updated: 27-Jun-2008)
- Benefits in Tameside
A guide to benefits available
(Last updated: 13-May-2008)
- Bengbu
A formal economic twinning link between Tameside MBC and Bengbu Municipal People's Government in Anhui Province, People's Republic of China was forged in the early 1990's
(Last updated: 09-May-2008)
- Bereavement Services
The Council provides cemeteries at Ashton, Audenshaw, Denton, Droylsden, Dukinfield, Hyde, Mossley and Mottram and a crematorium at Dukinfield
(Last updated: 25-Oct-2007)
- Best Value
The 2005/08 Corporate Plan is, in accordance with Government guidelines, our annual Best Value Performance Plan
(Last updated: 05-Aug-2008)
- Better Care Higher Standards
The Charter for Long Term Care tells people needing long term care and support what standards of service they can expect from Tameside Adult Services, local health services and Tameside housing
Page Last Updated: (Last updated: 24-Apr-2008)
- Bins
Frequently asked questions regarding the refuse collection service, to query date of your domestic refuse collection or to report problems with the service
(Last updated: 01-Apr-2008)
- Birth Certificates
Born in Tameside? You can apply on-line for a copy birth certificate
- Births - Life Event
Information covering antenatal care, benefits, health issues and the birth registration process.
(Last updated: 22-Apr-2008)
- Black and Minority Ethnic Communities
Information for Health and Social Care Workers on how Tameside Adult Services is supporting the cultural and language needs of these communities
(Last updated: 28-Aug-2008)
- Blind/partially sighted people
We can offer support to children, adults and their families/carers
(Last updated: 17-Apr-2008)
- Blocked drains
Frequently asked questions about blocked drains or sewers
(Last updated: 06-Sep-2006)
- Blue Badge Scheme
Formerly the Orange Badge Scheme - disabled parking scheme for disabled and blind persons
(Last updated: 20-May-2008)
- Blue Badge Tourist Guides
For details of blue badge guided walks around Tameside
(Last updated: 22-Sep-2006)
- Blue Bins
For details of the Council's waste paper recycling scheme and dates of collection rounds
(Last updated: 22-Oct-2007)
- Blue Plaques
Sited around Tameside over 60 blue plaques mark historic places
(Last updated: 16-Jun-2008)
- Bollards
To report problems with illuminated bollards
(Last updated: 31-Oct-2007)
- Book of Remembrance
Information regarding inscriptions in the book of remembrance at Dukinfield Crematorium
(Last updated: 10-Apr-2008)
- Book Start
Encouraging parents to share books with babies and young children, free books and information packs available
(Last updated: 14-Jul-2008)
- Books
Find out where your nearest Library is, what they offer and use our on-line library catalogue to search for books, make reservations or check your library account.
(Last updated: 18-Jul-2008)
- Books for Sale
To view the catalogue of publications for sale on-line
(Last updated: 13-May-2008)
- Bottle Bins/Banks
The Council is committed to recycling - full a full list of facilities in the area
(Last updated: 25-Jun-2008)
- Bowling Greens/Passes/Clubs
Frequently asked questions about bowling green & club facilities in the area
(Last updated: 26-Oct-2007)
- Branching Out
A confidential service to young people and their families who are seeking advice and assistance around substance use.
(Last updated: 02-May-2008)
- Brass Band Contest
For details of the annual Whit Friday brass band competition
(Last updated: 02-May-2008)
- Bridges, Structures and Retaining Walls
For details of maintenance and to report problems/damage
(Last updated: 17-Jul-2008)
- Bridleways
More information on Bridleways in Tameside can be obtained from our Countryside Service on 0161 330 9613, or Environmental Services on 0161 342 2920
(Last updated: 25-Aug-2008)
- Brown Bins
The Council has introduced a scheme for the collection of garden waste.
(Last updated: )
- Brownfield Sites
A brownfield site is any land which has previously been used for any purpose and is no longer in use
(Last updated: 30-Sep-2006)
- Budget Consultation
(Last updated: 28-Apr-2008)
- Budget Report
The Council agrees its Budget and Council Tax level after listening to local people's views on the services we provide and considering the value for money they represent.
(Last updated: 06-May-2008)
- Building Control
For details of planning and building regulations, how to apply for planning permission and the list of planning applications
(Last updated: 02-Nov-2007)
- Building Schools for the Future
The aim of the Building Schools programme is to combine significant investment in buildings (and ICT) with significant educational reform.
(Last updated: 17-Jul-2008)
- Buildings for Sale
For details of council owned properties and land for sale and shops to let
(Last updated: 24-Apr-2008)
- Bulky Household Refuse
We will remove up to 5 items such as furniture and cookers for a small charge
(Last updated: 01-Apr-2008)
- Bullying
Miss School - Miss Out. School attendance matters
(Last updated: 04-Sep-2007)
- Burglar Alarm Registration
Register your burglar alarm on-line and help us, and maybe yourself save money
(Last updated: 07-Feb-2008)
- Burials
The Council provides cemeteries at Ashton, Audenshaw, Denton, Droylsden, Dukinfield, Hyde, Mossley and Mottram
(Last updated: 10-Apr-2008)
- Burst Pipes

Water bursts are dealt with by United Utilities - Leakline 0800 330033
- Bus Corridors
Quality bus corridors - helping to provide an improved public transport system that will provide a viable alternative to the car
(Last updated: 08-Apr-2008)
- Bus Passes
Details of free bus passes available in Tameside
(Last updated: 03-Aug-2008)
- Bus Shelters

Links to GMPTE's web site. Contact: Head of Bus Station Services, GMPTE, 9 Portalnd Street, Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, M60 1HX tel: 0161 242 6930
- Buses

Links to GMPTE's web site detailing timetables for local buses, trains and trams
- Business Rates
Frequently asked questions, direct debit scheme, on-line forms for payments and change of occupancy etc..
(Last updated: 20-Jun-2008)
- Business Services
For advice and information for business and investors
(Last updated: 20-Aug-2008)
Page last updated: 30 June 2008

