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Áñ—†Ö±²¥ Borough Council is urging people with postal votes for the General Election to return them as soon as possible to ensure their vote is counted.More than 18,000 residents in the Áñ—†Ö±²¥ constituency have signed up to receive a postal vote for the General Election. They will be mailed out first class to…
Updated: 06 June 2024
Around 4,000 children, parents and grandparents enjoyed a spectacular day at STEM in the Park on 18 May in Áñ—†Ö±²¥â€™s Memorial Gardens celebrating science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).The aim of STEM In The Park is to engage all ages in STEM activities by utilising teamwork, creativity and having fun while…
Updated: 29 May 2024
Four former councillors have been nominated to receive prestigious honorary titles from Áñ—†Ö±²¥ Borough Council.On 10 June, the council’s Governance Committee will decide whether to recommend that the Mayor of Áñ—†Ö±²¥, Councillor Sharmila Sivarajah, convenes an Extraordinary Meeting of the Full Council to bestow the…
Updated: 29 May 2024
Further steps are being taken to improve air quality in Áñ—†Ö±²¥ following the adoption of new penalties aimed at regulating emissions from chimneys in the town’s smoke control area.The new penalties were introduced by Áñ—†Ö±²¥ Borough Council following an amendment made by the Government to the Clean Air Act 1993 made…
Updated: 29 May 2024
Following concerns raised by car park users, Áñ—†Ö±²¥ Borough Council has introduced a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to increase powers to tackle anti-social behaviour in its multi-storey car parks.A period of investigation and public consultation found that anti-social behaviour had been recorded or reported…
Updated: 29 May 2024
The new Mayor of Áñ—†Ö±²¥ is Councillor Sharmila Sivarajah.Councillor Sivarajah was elected Mayor at the Annual Meeting of the Full Council meeting on Friday 24 May.Councillor Sivarajah has represented Bewbush and North Broadfield ward since 2022. She was born in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, and conducted her studies in Germany…
Updated: 29 May 2024
The Cultural Quarter pop-up programme has been delivering a series of town-centre based arts and culture activities over the past year with further exciting events to come.Working with the Cultural Quarter Steering Group, which has representatives from town centre-based business, cultural and heritage sectors, Pop-Up…
Updated: 28 May 2024
Áñ—†Ö±²¥ Wellbeing now offers free blood pressure checks to people who live and work in Áñ—†Ö±²¥.Trained Áñ—†Ö±²¥ Wellbeing staff can carry out the simple check in a range of locations throughout the town, including the Wellbeing Hub at K2 Áñ—†Ö±²¥ or in the mobile unit in Queens Square, Bewbush, Broadfield and Langley…
Updated: 28 May 2024
Áñ—†Ö±²¥ Borough Council has refurbished and reopened three Bewbush play areas as part of a wider programme to revitalise unsupervised playgrounds across Áñ—†Ö±²¥.The refurbishment – at Brideake Close, Perkstead Court and Curteys Walk – has included extensive resurfacing and general maintenance works, as well as the…
Updated: 28 May 2024
Small and independent retailers in Áñ—†Ö±²¥ can apply for up to £5,000 to improve their shop fronts or stores as part of the Shop Front and High Street Improvement Programme.Eligible businesses in Áñ—†Ö±²¥ town centre and the neighbourhood parades can bid for grants of up to £5,000 toward significant visual improvements…
Updated: 23 May 2024