A Christmas Message from the Mayor of Brentwood
As we approach the festive season and reflect on the year gone by, I am filled with gratitude and joy to serve as your 30th Mayor of Brentwood.
Throughout the year, I've had the pleasure of participating in various events, fostering a strong sense of unity and togetherness across our cherished Borough.
Read the Mayor's Christmas message in full
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Congratulations to the winners of the Mayor's Christmas card and poem competition
Three of Brentwood's children have won a competition to design the Mayor of Brentwood’s Christmas card.
At a special assembly held at Larchwood and Willowbrook Primary School, the Mayor had the privilege of recognising the winners of the competition. The winners of the Christmas card design competition were 10-year-old Joshua from Willowbrook Primary School and 11-year-old Seb from Larchwood Primary School.
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The Christmas poem competition winner was 10-year-old Kendra also from Larchwood Primary School with her poem ‘My Christmas Wish’. They each received a certificate, copies of the winning Christmas card and a book. Kendra additionally had the honour of reciting her winning poem at the Mayor's Christmas Carol Service.
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Waste and recycling over the festive season
Our recycling, food waste and refuse services will continue to run over the Christmas period but collection days will change for some households.
Get ready for some adjustments to your usual collection days during the holiday season by downloading a collection day calendar or registering for our free SMS text reminder service.
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Christmas and New Year opening hours
Our Christmas opening hours for our Reception in the Town Hall on Ingrave Road will differ slightly over the next two weeks.
Our phone lines will continue to be available on the days we’re open over this period, from 08:30-17:00 Mon-Thurs and 08:30-16:30 Fri.
If you need to contact us about an emergency when our offices are closed, please visit our website for details.
Recycle your real Christmas tree to support Saint Francis Hospice
 Households with a real Christmas tree can help support Saint Francis Hospice as well as recycle their tree in the New Year. For a voluntary donation, volunteers for the hospice will collect and recycle your Christmas tree between Thursday 11th January and Sunday 14th January 2024.
Last year, the Hospice raised £26,000 through generous donations for this service. This year they are aiming to raise £30,000 for the people in their care, so you can really make a difference.
Residents will need to register the collection by 9am Monday, 8 January 2024. Christmas trees can also be collected with your normal garden waste.
Not feeling well over the festive season?
Over the upcoming festive period, there will be some changes to regular NHS services.
Download a guide to health care services available over Christmas and New Year, the guide outlines how you can get health advice and support this Christmas and New Year in mid and south Essex.
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Introducing ... Brentwood Our Borough
The Winter 2023 edition of Brentwood our Borough Magazine has now been published and has been delivered to residents all around the Borough.
This issue features reports from our committee chairs, updates on community safety, the Mayor’s year and more.
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In the news
Strategic Partnership consultation
Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council have joined forces to form a strategic partnership! Be part of the conversation.
To learn more and share your thoughts in our consultation head to our website.
Introduction of the Community Infrastructure Levy
On 15 January 2024, the Council will be introducing a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) for new developments. From this date, all planning permissions issued which are included in the Brentwood Charging Schedule are liable to pay CIL.
Find out more on our website or email us at cil@brentwood.gov.uk.
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Council job opportunities
We have the following job opportunities open for applications:
Accommodation Officer
- Full-time (37 hours per week)
- Salary: £30,847 - £34,871
- Location: Brentwood
- Closing date for applications: 7 January 2024.
Independent Person - Audit & Scrutiny/Audit Committee
- Temporary/Part-time
- Closing date for applications: 31 January
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