Waste collection update, Local parks volunteering, Garden Waste subscription and more
28 March 2024
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Waste collection update - Bank Holiday changes
*Waste collections will be adjusted this week and next week due to the Easter Bank Holiday 2024.*
There will be no collection on Friday 29 March. Collections will be made on Saturday 30 March. Next week, collections will take place one day later than usual, with no collections on Monday 1 April.
If your usual collection day is Friday, it will take place on Saturday this week. If your usual collection day is Monday next week, it will take place on Tuesday.
You can find out your collection day at:
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Become a local parks volunteer
Two special coffee mornings will welcome new volunteers looking to support their local parks. Come along to meet the *Gloucester Park Community Group* or the *Friends (to be) of Northlands Park*.
* The Gloucester Park Community Group – Friday 12 April 10am - 12pm
* Friends (to be) of Northlands Park – Thursday 11 April 10.30am - 12.30pm
There's no need to book - come along to support your local park.
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Last chance to sign up to the Garden Waste subscription service 2024/2025
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More than 19,000 households have subscribed already. The subscription will run from Monday 1 April 2024 to Monday 31 March 2025, charged at £50 for one green bin collection and £25 for each additional bin.
Together, we are making a difference to help to tackle climate change.
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Tenant satisfaction survey
We recently emailed a selection of residents with a link to complete the annual tenant satisfaction survey.
If you have received this email, please complete the survey before it closes at the end of March.
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Help with your broadband bills
At a time when living costs are reaching record highs, several broadband providers are offering special discounted deals to help people receiving benefits to stay connected.
If you’re a low-income family receiving Universal Credit or other benefits, you could be eligible for a social broadband tariff and save up to £202 a year on your broadband bills.
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Register to vote ahead of local elections
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Elections are taking place in our borough on Thursday 2 May 2024.
Are you registered to vote?
Register before the deadline on 16 April using the link below.
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Make a difference to our borough
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Looking for a career in Local Government? Check out our current job vacancies:
* Technical Services Manager
* Cleansing Operative (Pride Team)
* Interim Assistant Director, Finance & Governance and S151 Officer
* Customer Resolution Officer
Find out more, and information on how to apply, on our website.
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