Using the search
The search is available from every page on the website and is located at the top right of every page. The search works using either a single word e.g. 'Waste', 'planning' or by typing in a short phrase e.g. Council Tax, Corporate Plan. The search results will be listed according to relevance to the search word.
Navigate the site
There are a number of different navigation options available:
Council Services
Use the Council Services menu on the home page or the full menu listing.
Top tasks
A quick way of accessing some of the most popular sections of the website, e.g. applying for benefits, paying for council services. You can find the Top Tasks list on the home page.
A-Z of Services
Use the A-Z to find council services listed alphabetically, e.g.
- C - Council Tax
- B - Benefits
- S - Social Services
I want to…
The "I want to" section contains quick links to services such as paying for council services and reporting problems to us.
Site Map
The site map lists all the top and second level menu options on the site. Clicking on any of the links you will be taken to the relevant section of the website.
Contact Us
The contact us section gives you the options of:
- Finding a service's contact details - phone, fax, address
- Finding your local councillor
- Contacting the council by email or the web
Accessibility Options
The accessibility section of the site gives you instructions on how to download PDF documents, change your font and colour settings on your browser, and how to use access keys (short cuts round the site).
Print this Page
This option is available from all pages of the website and will change the layout so that is printer friendly. You will need to have access to a printer for this feature to work.
Email to a friend
Should you wish to send the page of information to a friend you may do so by clicking on this option. You will be required to fill in both your email address and your friend's. You may add a message if you wish.
Link to this page
If you have a website and would like to link to a specific page on Bradford Council's website you can use this option.
Add page to favourites
If you wish to create a short cut to a section of the website you can create a link in your web browser favourites menu. Click on the 'Add to favourites' link then click OK in the box that appears.