Friday 15 March
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Join us at our Great British Spring Clean events
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We are joining Keep Britain Tidy’s Great British Spring Clean campaign, which started today and runs until 31 March.
Last year, volunteers around the country pledged to collect 400,000 bags of litter as part of the Great British Spring Clean, and this year, we aim to continue this effort.
Join us at our Great British Spring Clean events. All equipment is provided, just remember to wear suitable clothing and footwear.
Great British Spring Clean Events:
* Wednesday 20 March at 10am - Merrymeade Country Park: Merrymeade Chase
* Wednesday 27 March at 10am - Hare Hall Shaw: Brocksparkwood junction with Running Waters
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Council agrees a balanced budget and investment in services
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Brentwood Borough Council approved a balanced budget and set its Council Tax for the next financial year at Full Council last month (Wednesday 28 February).
To maintain and further invest in its services, the Council agreed to increase the Brentwood Borough Council element of Council Tax by 2.99% for 2024/25. This means the charge of a Band D property increases by £6.12 a year to £210.70 per annum for Brentwood Borough Council services. This increase is largely in line with District councils across Essex.
A programme of investment in council services was also agreed, including:
* A new team to tackle fly tipping
* A comprehensive tree survey across the borough
* Piloting the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel in the Council’s vehicles
* A new Brentwood Borough Council Magazine to improve communication with residents
* Free Sunday car parking in William Hunter Way, Chatham Way, Multi-Storey Car Park and Town Hall Car Parks and a free 3–hour parking limit at the Shenfield Car Parks.
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Free digital skills support event next week
Digital Essex
Do you have someone in your family who would like support with their digital skills? If so, invite them to join us and the Digital Essex team at St Peter’s Church to find out how we can help them to get online.
The support available includes:
* digital skills sessions
* access mobile data
* use a variety of digital devices
Just come along on Tuesday 19 March from 10am to 12pm to Daily Bread Café, St Peter’s Church, CM13 1JS
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Have your say on changes to NHS community-based health services
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You now have an extra two weeks to share your thoughts on the future of community-based health services in mid and south Essex.
NHS Mid and South Essex has extended the consultation period on proposed changes to community hospitals until 4 April, to ensure everyone gets a chance to voice their opinions.
Here's what the consultation aims to address:
* Potential changes to community hospital intermediate care and stroke rehabilitation services
* The relocation of the midwife-led birthing unit
* The possibility of moving patient services to other locations
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Council job opportunities
Brentwood Borough Council has the following job opportunities available:
*System and Finance Officer*
* Location: Brentwood
* Salary: £25,609 to £28,524
* Closing date: 17 March
*Finance Officer*
* Location: Brentwood
* Salary: £25,609 to £28,524
* Closing date: 17 March
*Customer Services Advisor*
* Location: Brentwood, Rochford
* Salary: £27,334- £29,269 p.a. pro rata
* Closing date: 24 March
You can find out more about each role *here [
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