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We are supporting the UK Government's mission to halve violence against women and girls in a decade.
The ENOUGH campaign helps everyone see abuse for what it is.
Find out more: gov.uk/ENOUGH
The ENOUGH campaign helps everyone see abuse for what it is.
Find out more: gov.uk/ENOUGH
January 2, 2026 at 3:04 PM
We are supporting the UK Government's mission to halve violence against women and girls in a decade.
The ENOUGH campaign helps everyone see abuse for what it is.
Find out more: gov.uk/ENOUGH
The ENOUGH campaign helps everyone see abuse for what it is.
Find out more: gov.uk/ENOUGH
As resolutions are set for 2026, make it your mission to #EndDomesticAbuse so that no one in #Kent and #Medway suffers. Join the campaign at www.domesticabuseservices.org.uk.
#KnowSeeSpeakOut #NewYear #NewYearResolutions
#KnowSeeSpeakOut #NewYear #NewYearResolutions
January 2, 2026 at 1:02 PM
As resolutions are set for 2026, make it your mission to #EndDomesticAbuse so that no one in #Kent and #Medway suffers. Join the campaign at www.domesticabuseservices.org.uk.
#KnowSeeSpeakOut #NewYear #NewYearResolutions
#KnowSeeSpeakOut #NewYear #NewYearResolutions
Renting is changing.
As a landlord you will need to get on top of these important changes. These changes will affect how you manage your tenancies. They are easy to stay on top of, read the guidance at http://www.gravesham.gov.uk/renting-is-changing
As a landlord you will need to get on top of these important changes. These changes will affect how you manage your tenancies. They are easy to stay on top of, read the guidance at http://www.gravesham.gov.uk/renting-is-changing
December 31, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Renting is changing.
As a landlord you will need to get on top of these important changes. These changes will affect how you manage your tenancies. They are easy to stay on top of, read the guidance at http://www.gravesham.gov.uk/renting-is-changing
As a landlord you will need to get on top of these important changes. These changes will affect how you manage your tenancies. They are easy to stay on top of, read the guidance at http://www.gravesham.gov.uk/renting-is-changing
Extra recycling this Christmas?
Place it in cardboard boxes or clear bags on your next collection day, and we’ll take it.
Please recycle cans, foil, plastics, paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars.
Find more guidance at: https://www.recyclenow.com/recycling-locator
#GraveshamRecycles
Place it in cardboard boxes or clear bags on your next collection day, and we’ll take it.
Please recycle cans, foil, plastics, paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars.
Find more guidance at: https://www.recyclenow.com/recycling-locator
#GraveshamRecycles
December 31, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Extra recycling this Christmas?
Place it in cardboard boxes or clear bags on your next collection day, and we’ll take it.
Please recycle cans, foil, plastics, paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars.
Find more guidance at: https://www.recyclenow.com/recycling-locator
#GraveshamRecycles
Place it in cardboard boxes or clear bags on your next collection day, and we’ll take it.
Please recycle cans, foil, plastics, paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars.
Find more guidance at: https://www.recyclenow.com/recycling-locator
#GraveshamRecycles
Garden Waste Service Update
There will be no garden waste collections from 25 December to 11 January.
Collections resume on Monday, 12 January.
You can check all your festive collection dates here: https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/binday
Thank you for your patience and support.
There will be no garden waste collections from 25 December to 11 January.
Collections resume on Monday, 12 January.
You can check all your festive collection dates here: https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/binday
Thank you for your patience and support.
December 31, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Garden Waste Service Update
There will be no garden waste collections from 25 December to 11 January.
Collections resume on Monday, 12 January.
You can check all your festive collection dates here: https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/binday
Thank you for your patience and support.
There will be no garden waste collections from 25 December to 11 January.
Collections resume on Monday, 12 January.
You can check all your festive collection dates here: https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/binday
Thank you for your patience and support.
Concerned about an adult?
Noticing is not nosiness. If you are concerned about an adult, report it.
Noticing is not nosiness. If you are concerned about an adult, report it.
December 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Concerned about an adult?
Noticing is not nosiness. If you are concerned about an adult, report it.
Noticing is not nosiness. If you are concerned about an adult, report it.
As the New Year approaches, people experiencing #DomesticAbuse can find it hard to reach out for support. Let them know they are not alone. Make it your resolution in 2025 to #KnowSeeSpeakOut about this crime. Join the campaign at www.domesticabuseservices.org.uk
#EndDomesticAbuse
#EndDomesticAbuse
December 30, 2025 at 11:02 AM
As the New Year approaches, people experiencing #DomesticAbuse can find it hard to reach out for support. Let them know they are not alone. Make it your resolution in 2025 to #KnowSeeSpeakOut about this crime. Join the campaign at www.domesticabuseservices.org.uk
#EndDomesticAbuse
#EndDomesticAbuse
Please don’t put batteries in your kerbside bins- they can cause fires.
Learn how to recycle them safely: www.takecharge.org.uk
#GraveshamRecycles #KentRecycles
Learn how to recycle them safely: www.takecharge.org.uk
#GraveshamRecycles #KentRecycles
December 28, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Please don’t put batteries in your kerbside bins- they can cause fires.
Learn how to recycle them safely: www.takecharge.org.uk
#GraveshamRecycles #KentRecycles
Learn how to recycle them safely: www.takecharge.org.uk
#GraveshamRecycles #KentRecycles
Use the scrunch test for wrapping paper:
If it scrunches and stays scrunched → recycle it.
If not → place it in general waste with ribbons, bows, metallic paper and glittery cards.
More info: www.recyclenow.com/news-and-campaigns/christmas-recycling
#GraveshamRecycles #KentRecycles
If it scrunches and stays scrunched → recycle it.
If not → place it in general waste with ribbons, bows, metallic paper and glittery cards.
More info: www.recyclenow.com/news-and-campaigns/christmas-recycling
#GraveshamRecycles #KentRecycles
December 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Use the scrunch test for wrapping paper:
If it scrunches and stays scrunched → recycle it.
If not → place it in general waste with ribbons, bows, metallic paper and glittery cards.
More info: www.recyclenow.com/news-and-campaigns/christmas-recycling
#GraveshamRecycles #KentRecycles
If it scrunches and stays scrunched → recycle it.
If not → place it in general waste with ribbons, bows, metallic paper and glittery cards.
More info: www.recyclenow.com/news-and-campaigns/christmas-recycling
#GraveshamRecycles #KentRecycles
✨ Wishing everyone in Gravesham a very Merry Christmas ✨
From all of us at Gravesham Borough Council, we hope you have a happy and peaceful festive season, surrounded by the people and moments that matter most.
#MerryChristmas #Gravesham
From all of us at Gravesham Borough Council, we hope you have a happy and peaceful festive season, surrounded by the people and moments that matter most.
#MerryChristmas #Gravesham
December 25, 2025 at 7:02 AM
✨ Wishing everyone in Gravesham a very Merry Christmas ✨
From all of us at Gravesham Borough Council, we hope you have a happy and peaceful festive season, surrounded by the people and moments that matter most.
#MerryChristmas #Gravesham
From all of us at Gravesham Borough Council, we hope you have a happy and peaceful festive season, surrounded by the people and moments that matter most.
#MerryChristmas #Gravesham
Gravesend Cemetery will remain open during the festive period to allow residents the opportunity to pay their respects.
🗓 24–28 December: 8am–4pm
🗓 1–2 January: 8am–4pm
Normal opening times apply outside these dates.
For more info:https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/contact-us/council-services-christmas
🗓 24–28 December: 8am–4pm
🗓 1–2 January: 8am–4pm
Normal opening times apply outside these dates.
For more info:https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/contact-us/council-services-christmas
December 24, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Gravesend Cemetery will remain open during the festive period to allow residents the opportunity to pay their respects.
🗓 24–28 December: 8am–4pm
🗓 1–2 January: 8am–4pm
Normal opening times apply outside these dates.
For more info:https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/contact-us/council-services-christmas
🗓 24–28 December: 8am–4pm
🗓 1–2 January: 8am–4pm
Normal opening times apply outside these dates.
For more info:https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/contact-us/council-services-christmas
Extra recycling this Christmas?
Place it in cardboard boxes or clear bags on your next collection day, and we’ll take it.
Please recycle cans, foil, plastics, paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars.
Find more guidance at: https://www.recyclenow.com/recycling-locator
#GraveshamRecycles
Place it in cardboard boxes or clear bags on your next collection day, and we’ll take it.
Please recycle cans, foil, plastics, paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars.
Find more guidance at: https://www.recyclenow.com/recycling-locator
#GraveshamRecycles
December 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Extra recycling this Christmas?
Place it in cardboard boxes or clear bags on your next collection day, and we’ll take it.
Please recycle cans, foil, plastics, paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars.
Find more guidance at: https://www.recyclenow.com/recycling-locator
#GraveshamRecycles
Place it in cardboard boxes or clear bags on your next collection day, and we’ll take it.
Please recycle cans, foil, plastics, paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars.
Find more guidance at: https://www.recyclenow.com/recycling-locator
#GraveshamRecycles
Please remember there will be no garden waste collections from 25th December to 11th January.
Your waste collections revert to normal on Monday, 12 January.
Visit: https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/binday to check your recycling and collection dates over the Christmas period.
Your waste collections revert to normal on Monday, 12 January.
Visit: https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/binday to check your recycling and collection dates over the Christmas period.
December 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Please remember there will be no garden waste collections from 25th December to 11th January.
Your waste collections revert to normal on Monday, 12 January.
Visit: https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/binday to check your recycling and collection dates over the Christmas period.
Your waste collections revert to normal on Monday, 12 January.
Visit: https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/binday to check your recycling and collection dates over the Christmas period.
We are supporting the UK Government's mission to halve violence against women and girls in a decade.
The ENOUGH campaign helps everyone see abuse for what it is.
Find out more: gov.uk/ENOUGH
The ENOUGH campaign helps everyone see abuse for what it is.
Find out more: gov.uk/ENOUGH
December 23, 2025 at 3:05 PM
We are supporting the UK Government's mission to halve violence against women and girls in a decade.
The ENOUGH campaign helps everyone see abuse for what it is.
Find out more: gov.uk/ENOUGH
The ENOUGH campaign helps everyone see abuse for what it is.
Find out more: gov.uk/ENOUGH
Good News for Christmas Recycling
For the first time in Gravesham, you can now recycle all your glass bottles and jars from home as part of your kerbside service.
No need to visit a bottle bank this year.
Find out more: www.recyclenow.com/recycling-locator
#GraveshamRecycles #KentRecycles
For the first time in Gravesham, you can now recycle all your glass bottles and jars from home as part of your kerbside service.
No need to visit a bottle bank this year.
Find out more: www.recyclenow.com/recycling-locator
#GraveshamRecycles #KentRecycles
December 23, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Good News for Christmas Recycling
For the first time in Gravesham, you can now recycle all your glass bottles and jars from home as part of your kerbside service.
No need to visit a bottle bank this year.
Find out more: www.recyclenow.com/recycling-locator
#GraveshamRecycles #KentRecycles
For the first time in Gravesham, you can now recycle all your glass bottles and jars from home as part of your kerbside service.
No need to visit a bottle bank this year.
Find out more: www.recyclenow.com/recycling-locator
#GraveshamRecycles #KentRecycles
Postal voters are now required to reapply for their postal vote every three years.
If you had a postal vote in place before 31 October 2023 you’ll need to reapply before 31 January 2026.
All postal voters who need to reapply will be contacted by email or post to let them know what to do next.
If you had a postal vote in place before 31 October 2023 you’ll need to reapply before 31 January 2026.
All postal voters who need to reapply will be contacted by email or post to let them know what to do next.
December 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Postal voters are now required to reapply for their postal vote every three years.
If you had a postal vote in place before 31 October 2023 you’ll need to reapply before 31 January 2026.
All postal voters who need to reapply will be contacted by email or post to let them know what to do next.
If you had a postal vote in place before 31 October 2023 you’ll need to reapply before 31 January 2026.
All postal voters who need to reapply will be contacted by email or post to let them know what to do next.
We’re looking for a Health & Safety Advisor to help keep our frontline services safe across Gravesham.
If you’re experienced, confident and want to make a real difference behind the scenes, this could be the role for you.
Apply here:https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/jobs/corporate-health-safety-advisor
If you’re experienced, confident and want to make a real difference behind the scenes, this could be the role for you.
Apply here:https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/jobs/corporate-health-safety-advisor
December 22, 2025 at 3:04 PM
We’re looking for a Health & Safety Advisor to help keep our frontline services safe across Gravesham.
If you’re experienced, confident and want to make a real difference behind the scenes, this could be the role for you.
Apply here:https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/jobs/corporate-health-safety-advisor
If you’re experienced, confident and want to make a real difference behind the scenes, this could be the role for you.
Apply here:https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/jobs/corporate-health-safety-advisor
Want a frontline role that supports your local community?
We’re recruiting Civil Enforcement Officers (Parking) 🚗
📍 Gravesend
📅 Closes 18 Jan 2026
Apply: https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/jobs/civil-enforcement-officer-parking
We’re recruiting Civil Enforcement Officers (Parking) 🚗
📍 Gravesend
📅 Closes 18 Jan 2026
Apply: https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/jobs/civil-enforcement-officer-parking
December 22, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Want a frontline role that supports your local community?
We’re recruiting Civil Enforcement Officers (Parking) 🚗
📍 Gravesend
📅 Closes 18 Jan 2026
Apply: https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/jobs/civil-enforcement-officer-parking
We’re recruiting Civil Enforcement Officers (Parking) 🚗
📍 Gravesend
📅 Closes 18 Jan 2026
Apply: https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/jobs/civil-enforcement-officer-parking
We take your safety and security seriously and we can all play a part in keeping everyone safe. That’s why we are pleased to support the Counter Terrorism Policing winter campaign. Let’s keep each other safe this festive season.
December 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
We take your safety and security seriously and we can all play a part in keeping everyone safe. That’s why we are pleased to support the Counter Terrorism Policing winter campaign. Let’s keep each other safe this festive season.
Love helping people? Enjoy variety? 👋
We’re recruiting a Customer Service Officer to support residents across Gravesham, a role where you can genuinely make someone’s day better.
📍 Gravesend
📄 Permanent
📅 Closes 9 Jan 2026
Apply: https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/jobs/customer-service-officer
We’re recruiting a Customer Service Officer to support residents across Gravesham, a role where you can genuinely make someone’s day better.
📍 Gravesend
📄 Permanent
📅 Closes 9 Jan 2026
Apply: https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/jobs/customer-service-officer
December 22, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Love helping people? Enjoy variety? 👋
We’re recruiting a Customer Service Officer to support residents across Gravesham, a role where you can genuinely make someone’s day better.
📍 Gravesend
📄 Permanent
📅 Closes 9 Jan 2026
Apply: https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/jobs/customer-service-officer
We’re recruiting a Customer Service Officer to support residents across Gravesham, a role where you can genuinely make someone’s day better.
📍 Gravesend
📄 Permanent
📅 Closes 9 Jan 2026
Apply: https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/jobs/customer-service-officer
Want a job where your work genuinely changes lives?
We’re recruiting Housing Options Officers to support residents at risk of homelessness.
📍 Gravesend
💷 £37,028–£38,006
📅 Closes 4 Jan 2026
Apply: https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/jobs/housing-options-officer
We’re recruiting Housing Options Officers to support residents at risk of homelessness.
📍 Gravesend
💷 £37,028–£38,006
📅 Closes 4 Jan 2026
Apply: https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/jobs/housing-options-officer
December 22, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Want a job where your work genuinely changes lives?
We’re recruiting Housing Options Officers to support residents at risk of homelessness.
📍 Gravesend
💷 £37,028–£38,006
📅 Closes 4 Jan 2026
Apply: https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/jobs/housing-options-officer
We’re recruiting Housing Options Officers to support residents at risk of homelessness.
📍 Gravesend
💷 £37,028–£38,006
📅 Closes 4 Jan 2026
Apply: https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/jobs/housing-options-officer
'Oi! Hands off my scraps!'
Foodie's hungry for peelings, bones and leftovers.
Food waste is collected every single week - twice as often as your rubbish bin!
Don’t let your rubbish bin smell like the Grinch!
#NothingWasted #FeedYourFoodie #GraveshamRecycles
Foodie's hungry for peelings, bones and leftovers.
Food waste is collected every single week - twice as often as your rubbish bin!
Don’t let your rubbish bin smell like the Grinch!
#NothingWasted #FeedYourFoodie #GraveshamRecycles
December 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM
'Oi! Hands off my scraps!'
Foodie's hungry for peelings, bones and leftovers.
Food waste is collected every single week - twice as often as your rubbish bin!
Don’t let your rubbish bin smell like the Grinch!
#NothingWasted #FeedYourFoodie #GraveshamRecycles
Foodie's hungry for peelings, bones and leftovers.
Food waste is collected every single week - twice as often as your rubbish bin!
Don’t let your rubbish bin smell like the Grinch!
#NothingWasted #FeedYourFoodie #GraveshamRecycles
If rent is becoming a worry this festive season, please don’t wait.
We’re here to support you with confidential advice, budgeting help and flexible options that can make things easier.
➡️ Call: 01474 337970 or visit,https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/rent for more information.
We’re here to support you with confidential advice, budgeting help and flexible options that can make things easier.
➡️ Call: 01474 337970 or visit,https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/rent for more information.
December 22, 2025 at 11:07 AM
If rent is becoming a worry this festive season, please don’t wait.
We’re here to support you with confidential advice, budgeting help and flexible options that can make things easier.
➡️ Call: 01474 337970 or visit,https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/rent for more information.
We’re here to support you with confidential advice, budgeting help and flexible options that can make things easier.
➡️ Call: 01474 337970 or visit,https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/rent for more information.
Important Christmas collection update
Your waste and recycling collections will change over the Christmas period.
Please check your updated date here: https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/binday
Normal collections resume on Monday, 12 January 2026.
#GraveshamRecycles #KentRecycles
Your waste and recycling collections will change over the Christmas period.
Please check your updated date here: https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/binday
Normal collections resume on Monday, 12 January 2026.
#GraveshamRecycles #KentRecycles
December 22, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Important Christmas collection update
Your waste and recycling collections will change over the Christmas period.
Please check your updated date here: https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/binday
Normal collections resume on Monday, 12 January 2026.
#GraveshamRecycles #KentRecycles
Your waste and recycling collections will change over the Christmas period.
Please check your updated date here: https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/binday
Normal collections resume on Monday, 12 January 2026.
#GraveshamRecycles #KentRecycles
Mayor's Mega charity quiz night raising money for Ellenor and Elliot Holems MEmorial Fund on Friday 6 February from 7pm at Ebbsflfleet United Football Club
https://www.woodville.co.uk/events/mayors-mega-quiz-night/
https://www.woodville.co.uk/events/mayors-mega-quiz-night/
December 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Mayor's Mega charity quiz night raising money for Ellenor and Elliot Holems MEmorial Fund on Friday 6 February from 7pm at Ebbsflfleet United Football Club
https://www.woodville.co.uk/events/mayors-mega-quiz-night/
https://www.woodville.co.uk/events/mayors-mega-quiz-night/