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 Xcel leisure complex is undergoing a £6 million refurbishment
As part of the new leisure management operator contract between Places Leisure and Elmbridge Borough Council, which will see a £6 million investment into the Xcel leisure complex, members can expect the refurbishment to provide brand new equipment and more energy efficient, innovative, and affordable facilities.
 Have your say on polling places and polling districts in Elmbridge
A compulsory review of polling districts and polling places used for elections in the borough is being carried out for use at future elections.
We invite comments from all electors regarding the convenience of voting in our polling places and would welcome suggestions for alternative sites.
 Millions of pumpkins go to waste after each Halloween
Around 17 million pumpkins are bought for Halloween each year, but only 20% are used for anything afterwards. Millions of pumpkins will then be discarded as food waste.
Recently there has been a lot of misinformation on social media on how to dispose of them, including encouraging people to leave them in woodlands, parks, nature reserves and countryside areas.
We ask visitors not to dump their unwanted pumpkins, as leaving them to rot on the woodland floor is not a form of natural recycling or suitable wildlife feeding.
 Looking for fun activities to do during October half term?
The Shout! free drop-in Stay and Play sessions are back at Walton Playhouse. The next session will take place on 26 October from 10am to 1pm.
Come and share some free Halloween fun with some wicked seasonal crafts for 5 to 13-year olds and giant games for toddlers and younger siblings.
 Consultation open to support Elmbridge Design Code
There is currently a residents' consultation taking place to support the final version of the Elmbridge Design Code.
The Design Code is a set of simple, concise, design requirements which set principles for new development in an area. It will support the implementation of the existing Local Plan policies relating to design matters in Elmbridge.
The Design Code consultation is now open and will be available until 11.59pm on 5 November. You can access the online survey and find out more information on our website at Design code.
 Churchfields recreation ground in Weybridge
You might have spotted the works going on at the front of Churchfields recreation ground in Weybridge.
As part of our vision for a more sustainable Elmbridge, we are currently preparing the flowerbed for more sustainable planting with a mix of flowering herbaceous, grasses and shrubs to provide year-round structure and colour. Weather permitting, planting will start on 31 October.
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Trick or treating posters
For a lot of people, Halloween is a fun night of the year. However, for more vulnerable people, the thought of trick-or-treaters can be scary and intimidating. Let trick-or-treaters know where you stand by sticking a poster on a window or on your front door. These posters can be downloaded through the above link.
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Policing Your Community event
On Monday 13 November, join Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey, Lisa Townsend, Deputy Chief Constable for Surrey Police, Nev Kemp and your local Borough Commander to ask your questions about local policing in your area. The event will take place at the Elmbridge Xcel Sports Hub from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
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