 Thursday, 28 March 2024
 Don’t forget to check your dates for bin collection over the Easter break as there will be a change to your usual day.
Stay up-to-date by visiting our website
If you’re heading to the Chigwell Road Recycling Centre, don’t forget to check opening hours over the Easter bank holiday period.
 Redbridge Holiday Mega Mix is back this Easter holiday with many great activities, taster sessions, workshops and more, starting Monday, 1 April!
Supported by Redbridge Council, for just £1, children can dive into an hour of swimming at Fullwell Cross, Loxford, and Mayfield Leisure Centres. Alternatively, they can enjoy cinematic delights with screenings of the latest films like "Spider Man: Across The Spider-verse," "Trolls Band Together," or "Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie" at Kenneth More Theatre.
Other activities include tennis, nature activities, drama workshops, dance classes, library workshops and much more!
Try something new this Easter and book your place for one of our sessions today—hurry, as these sessions fill up fast!
 The next Mayor of London and London Assembly elections take place on Thursday 2 May 2024.
To vote in the upcoming election, you must be on the electoral register by 11:59pm on Tuesday 16 April
You can check whether you’re registered to vote on the Gov website.
You’ll also now need to show photo ID when voting in local elections in England (including councils, mayors, the Greater London Authority and parishes)
Find out more about accepted forms of photo ID, how to apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate, and what to expect on polling day.
 One of our most popular libraries will benefit from a significant modernisation programme after being awarded nearly £400,000 in grant funding.
Following the council's successful bid for external funding, Fullwell Cross Library in Barkingside will receive £380,000 of capital investment from the Libraries Development Fund.
The funding will help pave the way for essential repairs, making Fullwell Cross Library a modern, welcoming, and peaceful place for local people to spend their free time enjoying thousands of novels, digging into local history, and honing their digital skills while supporting children with school work and research projects.
 Our free fortnightly Green Garden Waste collection service resumes on Monday, 8 April.
Find out which week your collection falls on by checking our website.
- Week 1 Garden Waste Collection: Monday, 8 April to Friday, 25 October
- Week 2 Garden Waste Collection: Monday, 15 April to Friday, 1 November
We will collect up to five sacks of your green garden waste on each collection. Please ensure the sacks are left open to make the garden waste visible.
 Whether you're seeking a blend of excitement and fun, educational enrichment, or a day out with friends and family, Fairlop Outdoor Activity Centre promises an unforgettable experience.
Fairlop Outdoor Activity Centre (FOAC), nestled in the heart of Fairlop Waters Country Park in Barkingside, stands as a beacon of adventure and learning.
Throughout April to October, FOAC offers an array of activities for thrill-seekers and enthusiasts alike. Whether you're a novice or an experienced adventurer, there's something for everyone. Regular courses and activities include:
- Children’s Holiday Water Sport Camps
- Adult stand-up paddleboarding
- RYA Dinghy Stages 1 & 2 Junior Course
- Adult RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course
- Adapted Water Sports Sessions for young people
 Thanks to a network of PayPoint sites across the borough that can accept cash payments for parking, local people now have more parking payment options.
The widely recognised PayPoint scheme allows people to pay for a range of goods and services at any local retailer or business signed up as a PayPoint site.
More than 100 sites exist across the borough already, and since the start of March, they have also been activated to accept payment for parking -and you can pay in cash if you would like to.
 Children’s rights include things we take for granted, such as the right to education, protection from child exploitation and child labour, and privacy. However, other rights that exemplify childhood are also enshrined in law. These include the right to play, to rest, to leisure, and to have their voices heard.
Redbridge is working towards becoming a UNICEF UK-accredited Child-Friendly Borough. As part of this, we are bringing children into the heart of local decision-making and listening to their views so we can create a borough that works for children.
 Please remember that hospital and emergency departments can be extremely busy over the Easter holidays.
You can often be seen more quickly and easily by your GP or local pharmacist today.
Urgent GP appointments are available seven days a week - even over the Easter holidays. Calling your GP or NHS 111 might get you faster, more appropriate care than calling 999.
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