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• Safeguarding Adults

  Information which explains what you can do if you are being abused or you suspect somebody else is.
  (Last updated: 04-Nov-2011)
  
  

• Safeguarding Children 

  A designated multi-agency group sharing information and practice to help protect children
  
  

• Safety Warnings

  Trading Standards monitor hazards and recalls relating to food and product safety
  (Last updated: 07-Sep-2011)
  
  

• Salt/Grit Bins

  Frequently asked questions about winter gritting including the provision of grit bins
  (Last updated: 14-Jul-2011)
  
  

• Scaffolding

  Frequently asked questions about scaffolding including a permit application form and an application form to go on the Council's register
  (Last updated: 12-May-2011)
  
  

• School Clothing Grants

  You may be entitled to help towards the cost of a school uniform - for further information or an application form
  (Last updated: 26-May-2011)
  
  

• School Crossing Patrols

  Tameside provides over 100 school crossing patrols throughout the Borough to ensure travel to and from school for local children is as safe as possible
  (Last updated: 15-Nov-2011)
  
  

• School Governors

  Information for school governors including vacancies
  (Last updated: 09-Mar-2010)
  
  

• School Holidays

  Details of school holidays and term time for primary and secondary schools
  (Last updated: 01-Apr-2010)
  
  

• School Inspection Reports 

  Office for Standards in Education (OFSTED) was set up in 1992 to improve standards of achievement and quality of education through regular independent inspection
  
  

• School League Tables

  Performance indicators and statistics for Tameside schools
  (Last updated: 12-Sep-2011)
  
  

• School Meals

  Look at sample school menus and pay for school meals online with a credit/debit card
  (Last updated: 02-Dec-2011)
  
  

• School Travel

  For the criteria, and application form for pupil/student free school bus/train pass or cycle allowance
  (Last updated: 21-Sep-2011)
  
  

  Schools

  For a full list of all education establishments within the Borough
  (Last updated: 08-Sep-2010)
  
  

• Scouts 

  A list of local Scout groups within the Tameside area held on SID, Tameside's Service Information Directory
  
  

• Scrap Metal Dealers

  Apply for a Scrap Metal Dealers registration
  (Last updated: 18-Jun-2009)
  
  

• Scrutiny

  To view the published scrutiny reports and the timetable of forthcoming topics to be scrutinised
  (Last updated: 19-Aug-2010)
  
  

• Searches

  For details of local authority searches and land charges
  (Last updated: 25-Oct-2011)
  
  

• Second Hand Goods Dealers

  Apply for Second Hand Goods Dealers Registration
  (Last updated: 08-Nov-2010)
  
  

• Security Services

  There are a number of companies in the area that offer local businesses security services and advice
  (Last updated: 13-Jul-2006)
  
  

• Selling to the Council

  For up-to-date information on the supply and delivery of goods and services
  (Last updated: 17-Oct-2011)
  
  

• Senior Citizen Bus Pass

  The over 60’s and most disabled pass holders will be entitled to free local bus travel anywhere in England
  (Last updated: 20-Dec-2011)
  
  

• Senior Schools

  For an alphabetical list of all high schools within the Borough
  (Last updated: 22-Dec-2011)
  
  

• Service Charters

  Links to an index of service charters detailing the levels of service you can expect
  (Last updated: 17-Aug-2011)
  
  

• Service Information Directory for Children and Young People 

  SID is the new service directory aimed at Children and Young People, their families, and those who work with them
  
  

• Services for Children and Young People

  Links to an index of services for children and young people
  (Last updated: 07-Apr-2011)
  
  

• Setantii

  An exciting new museum for Tameside tracing the history of Tameside from Celtic times to the present day
  (Last updated: 03-Jan-2012)
  
  

• Sewers

  Frequently asked questions about blocked drains or sewers.
  (Last updated: 20-Oct-2011)
  
  

• Sexual Abuse

  Need advice or guidance about a young person aged 0-17?
  (Last updated: 20-Apr-2011)
  
  

• Sexual Health Clinics

  Provide help and advice for young people in Tameside
  (Last updated: 15-Aug-2011)
  
  

• Sheltered Housing

  For retired people who wish to remain independent. Accommodation is self-contained with the added benefit of a resident warden 0161 331 2345
  (Last updated: 11-May-2011)
  
  

• Shops to Let

  For details of council owned shops to let and land and properties for sale
  For details of non-council owned shops for lease or sale contact 0161 342 2167/2865.
  (Last updated: 06-May-2011)
  
  

• Sign Language Interpreting Services

  The service provides confidential, professional and highly qualified interpretation between sign language and spoken English
  (Last updated: 31-Jan-2012)
  
  

• Signs

  Anyone who wants to display a banner attached to roadside railings will have to apply to council highways engineers for permission.
  (Last updated: 31-Jan-2012)
  
  

• Single Equality Scheme

  Information about Equality and Diversity, including Equal Opportunities Policy, statutory Equality Schemes and Equality Impact Assessments.
  (Last updated: 31-Jan-2012)
  
  

• Sixth Form Colleges

  For details of sixth form colleges in Tameside.
  (Last updated: 27-Oct-2011)
  
  

• Skips

  Frequently asked questions about skips including a permit application form and an application form to go on the Council's register.
  (Last updated: 21-Nov-2011)
  
  

• Slipper

  An innovation in street lighting!
  (Last updated: 20-Aug-2010)
  
  

• Smoke Control

  Links to information from the Environmental Protection Section who carry out a number of key pollution related services
  (Last updated: 26-Aug-2011)
  
  

• Smoke Free

  Smoke free legislation is coming. The government has announced laws to ban smoking in all enclosed work and public places from 1st July 2007 and all NHS and government premises will be smoke free in advance of that date.
  (Last updated: 18-Nov-2010)
  
  

• Snow Clearance

  Frequently asked questions about winter gritting
  (Last updated: 14-Jul-2011)
  
  

• Social Care and Health now known as Adult Services

  (Formerly Social Services)
  (Last updated: 07-Dec-2011)
  
  

• Social Enterprise Development

  For people who wish to develop their own enterprise in Tameside. The service includes start-up funding, advice and ongoing support
  (Last updated: 23-Mar-2011)
  
  

• Social Services

  Now known as 'Adult Services'
  (Last updated: 07-Dec-2011)
  
  

• Speakers Panel

  There are three speakers panels: Planning Panel, Licensing Panel and Liquor Licensing Panel
  (Last updated: 15-Dec-2011)
  
  

• Special Educational Needs

  Information for parents and students
  (Last updated: 06-Nov-2009)
  
  

• Special Needs - Adults

  For details telephone 0161 342 3297
  (Last updated: 07-Dec-2011)
  
  

• Special Needs - Children

  (Last updated: 12-Jul-2011)
  
  

• Specials (Tameside)

  Bringing higher levels of safety and security to the streets of Tameside
  (Last updated: 22-Feb-2011)
  
  

• Spend

  Details of payment transactions to suppliers where the value is greater than £500
  (Last updated: 07-Feb-2012)
  
  

• Spillages

  Report incidents of spillage as an emergency to our 24 hour call centre - 0161 342 8355. Use the on-line form to tell us about offenders of spillage
  (Last updated: 15-Apr-2011)
  
  

• Sport

  Search the Local Groups and Organisations Database.
  
  

• Sports Development

  For details of all sports courses, coaching courses, school holiday programmes etc.
  (Last updated: 23-Nov-2011)
  
  

• Sports Facilities

  For full details of all Tameside's sports facilities locations and opening hours. Alternatively, you can search for sports facilities anywhere in England by visiting www.activeplaces.com
  
  

• Sports Grants

  A variety of grants are available for sporting individuals or voluntary bodies
  (Last updated: 28-Sep-2011)
  
  

• Sports Ground Safety

  Building Control provides a comprehensive service in respect of Safety at Sports Ground legislation
  (Last updated: 27-Jan-2010)
  
  

• Sports Pitches

  To book football pitches maintained by the council contact 0161 342 3317. All-weather facilities are available throughout the borough
  (Last updated: 18-Nov-2011)
  
  

• Sports Trust 

  
  

• Stalybridge

  Includes places of interest and facts about the town
  (Last updated: 11-Jun-2010)
  
  

• Stalybridge Celtic 

  The website of Stalybridge Celtic Football Club
  
  

• Stamford Park

  Stamford Park is set for a major facelift after the public were consulted on an improvement wish list.
  (Last updated: 06-Jun-2011)
  
  

• Standards Committee

  Promoting and maintaining high standards of conduct within the council and rising from any of the Councils business
  (Last updated: 29-Sep-2011)
  
  

• Starting a Business

  Information and advice for people thinking of starting a business
  (Last updated: 30-Aug-2011)
  
  

• State of the Area Address

  The State of the Area Address is now known as Key Note Address which is delivered each year by the Executive Leader of the Council
  (Last updated: 24-Nov-2010)
  
  

• Statement of Accounts

  Information and details of the accounts of Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council
  (Last updated: 15-Jun-2011)
  
  

• Statues in Tameside

  Details of the statues within Tameside, each town has an individual and diverse history and this is reflected in the choice of subject for each statue
  (Last updated: 14-Feb-2011)
  
  

• Steps and Stairs

  Information for anyone who is having difficulties at home because of mobility problems and needs help overcoming problems with steps and stairs.
  (Last updated: 01-Sep-2011)
  
  

• Stores

  For up-to-date information on the supply and delivery of goods and services, either from stock or from contracted suppliers
  (Last updated: 17-Oct-2011)
  
  

• Strategies, Performance and Priorities

  Documents outlining the priorities, strategies and performance of Tameside MBC and its partners
  (Last updated: 26-Oct-2011)
  
  

• Stray or Lost Dogs

  Information if you suspect your dog has been collected by the Dog Warden
  (Last updated: 29-Sep-2011)
  
  

• Streams, Culverts and Watercourses

  Use the on-line form to report any problems with a watercourse, stream or culvert
  (Last updated: 06-Apr-2011)
  
  

• Street Cafes

  The Council is responsible for licensing Street Cafes
  (Last updated: 22-Oct-2008)
  
  

• Street Cleaning

  For details of our level of service, how to contact us etc.
  (Last updated: 19-Aug-2011)
  
  

• Street Collections

  To apply for a permit to hold a house-to-house or street collection, or to view the list of collections authorised by the authority
  (Last updated: 27-Jan-2011)
  
  

• Street Furniture

  Frequently asked questions and answers and a fault reporting form
  (Last updated: 03-Nov-2011)
  
  

• Street Index

  Find your property, ward information and more within Tameside.
  
  

• Street Lighting

  Frequently asked questions
  (Last updated: 03-Nov-2011)
  
  

• Street Maps 

  Links to an external site where you can search for street maps by postcode
  
  

• Street Names, Nameplates and Numbers

  (Last updated: 17-Oct-2006)
  
  

• Street Parties

  Guidelines and an application form for anyone wishing to hold a street party
  (Last updated: 05-May-2011)
  
  

• Street Sellers

  What you can do about persistent street sellers.
  (Last updated: 28-Nov-2005)
  
  

• Street Sweeping

  For details of our level of service, how to contact us etc.
  (Last updated: 19-Aug-2011)
  
  

• Street Trading Licences

  For a full list of licences, permits or registrations available.
  (Last updated: 10-Mar-2011)
  
  

• Structural Surveys

  (Last updated: 01-Sep-2006)
  
  

• Student Awards 

  Frequently asked questions regarding student awards/grants.
  
  

• Student Travel Passes

  (Last updated: 21-Sep-2011)
  
  

• Sundry and Miscellaneous Income

  Frequently asked questions including on-line payments and disputes.
  (Last updated: 01-Feb-2011)
  
  

• Supervision Orders

  Supervision Order is a sentence which requires you to be supervised by a member of the Youth Offending Team
  (Last updated: 21-Oct-2008)
  
  

• Supporting People

  Providing a better quality of life for vulnerable people to live more independently and maintain their tenancies
  (Last updated: 03-Aug-2011)
  
  

• Surestart - Children's Centres

  Surestart is the Government's programme to deliver the best start in life for every child by bringing together: early education, childcare, health and family support.
  (Last updated: 23-Sep-2010)
  
  

• Surrender Scheme

  The Council offers a free surrender scheme for unwanted motor vehicles.
  (Last updated: 19-Apr-2011)
  
  

• Sustainable Community Strategy

  Tameside’s Sustainable Community Strategy has been updated based on feedback from local people and businesses.
  (Last updated: 21-Jun-2010)
  
  

• Sustainable Modes of Travel Strategy - Promoting Sustainable School Travel

  Tameside’s overall vision is where every parent of every child has an equal choice of and access to educational opportunity for their child.
  (Last updated: 29-Oct-2007)
  
  

• Swimming

  Search the Local Groups and Organisations Database.
  
  

• Swimming Pools 

  Tameside's sports facilities are managed by Tameside Sports Trust
  
  

• Syringes/Needles

  We will collect and safely dispose of syringes/needles - please use the on-line form or telephone 0161 342 8355
  Exchange scheme, the Substance Misuse Service, Lees Street Centre, Lees Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8NU, 0161 604 3200