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Council News
Council set to balance budget, protecting essential services
We’re committed to protecting quality services and keeping the Council on a stable footing, despite the significant financial pressures facing councils nationwide.
Rising demand for social care, major cuts from central government, and ongoing pressures on household finances mean difficult choices. To ensure we can keep providing essential services like waste and recycling collections, libraries, parks, and leisure facilities, we’re proposing a change in core Council Tax alongside our major transformation programme to deliver efficiency savings.
Council calls on the Government to extend support to wider hospitality sector
We have welcomed the Government’s reversal of its decision to raise business rates for pubs throughout the borough. However, we remain concerned about provision for other hospitality businesses like independent cafes, small hotels, and restaurants, which make a significant contribution to our local economy.
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Video of the Week
Don't miss your chance to help us recognise your local heroes - the deadline is almost here!
Our borough is full of amazing individuals, groups and organisations going above and beyond to make a difference. Help us recognise them by nominating them for our Community Heroes Awards!
The deadline to nominate is fast approaching, with nominations closing 11.59pm THIS SUNDAY (8 February). Take a look at the categories and submit your nominations ASAP!
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What's Happening?
Immerse yourself in love and music this LGBT+ History Month
Celebrated every February, LGBT+ History Month highlights LGBT+ people’s achievements throughout history, in all areas of life. There are a variety of ways you can get involved in the celebrations locally... Join our Pink Proms, explore LGBT+ History Month and Valentine’s Day book recommendations at local libraries, and celebrate love in all its forms.
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Photo of the Week
Breakfast in Bushy Park, captured by Sue Lindenberg
⚠️ Always keep a minimum of 50m away from deer, using zoom to take pictures
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