Your bins, your say, Health and Social Care Job Fair, Summer of Sport, and more
16 August 2024
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Your bins, your say
This is your chance to shape the future of your waste and recycling services, so don't miss out on having your say.
Share your views online using the link below, or come along to one of the Waste Roadshows to learn more about the consultation with support to complete it in-person. The next roadshow will take place tomorrow, *Saturday 17 August at Basildon Town Centre from 10.30am to 4pm*.
Find upcoming dates and locations on our website. [
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Thank you to the more than *4,500 *people who have already shared their views.
Are you ready to make a difference? Let’s bring pride back to where we live.
*Have your say* [
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Looking for a career in the health and social care sector?
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Come along to Pathways' [
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* Halo Mid Essex
* Havens Hospices
* Helping Hands
* Home Instead
* SPDNS Home Care
* ACL – Nightingale Care Bursary
Whether you want to enter care work, return to the sector, or are already employed in care but want additional hours, the Health and Social Care job fair is an opportunity to meet a range of employers and training providers who can help you take your next step.
The event will take place on Friday 23 August from 12pm to 2pm at the Basildon Centre.
*Book your space* [
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Week five of the Summer of Sport
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Check out this weekends variety of low-cost and free activities right here in the borough, featuring Parkrun at three locations, and ATF community activities and ParkPlay sessions.
This summer of sporting excellence inspires us to get active, and there are so many low and no-cost activities across the borough for people of all ages and abilities.
*Find out more* [
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The Find Your Active festival returns this Summer
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Explore a variety of sports, family-friendly games, and activities for all ages and fitness levels!
Whether you're trying something new or taking part for fun, there’s something for everyone.
You can also enjoy free ice cream and smoothies!
The event will take place on Saturday 21 September from 10am to 2pm at Basildon Sporting Village.
No need to book, just drop in!
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Creative Family Fun Day
Creative Basildon - Creative family fun day poster
Join Creative Basildon for a free family fun day at Northlands Park this Saturday.
Bring the family for a day filled with fun activities, from arts and crafts, to free workshops and stalls from local groups.
The event will take place on Saturday 17 August from 11am to 3pm at Northlands Park, Basildon.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic day of fun and creativity.
*Find out more* [
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Grant funding
*Grant to Community & Voluntary Organisations – Round 2 2024/25*
Do you have a project that benefits the Basildon community? Apply for funding now - applications for the *current round close on Friday 27 September 2024.*
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*Find out more* [
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*Sports and Physical Activity Development Grant – Round 2 2024/25*
Applications are now welcome from individuals and organisations seeking to increase participation in a chosen sport/physical activity. Deadline for submission is *Friday 27 September 2024.*
*Find out more* [
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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:
* Customer Resolution Officer
* Right to Buy Officer
* Countryside Supervisor
Find out more and apply on our website linked below.
*Find out more* [
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