News and updates from Test Valley Borough Council👇
Christmas bin collection changes🚮🎅
Over the festive period, there will be changes to your normal bin collections.
Please note that if your collection day is meant to be Monday 25 December, this will be collected on Saturday 23 December instead.
Please leave your bin at the edge of your property by 7am on collection day.
Garden waste collections will NOT take place between Monday 18 December 2023, and Saturday 30 December 2023 and collections will be a day later than usual during the week commencing 1 January 2024.
You can also check your collection date by going to www.testvalley.gov.uk/bins.
Recycling your real Christmas tree 🎄♻️
You can recycle your real Christmas tree for free at one of our drop-off points across Test Valley:
Enham Arch Retail Park, Dobbies Garden Centre, Hillier Garden Centre Weyhill, Augusta Park Community Centre, Alma Road Car Park, Knightwood Leisure Centre, B&Q Nursling, West Wellow Village Hall and Hillier Garden Centre Braishfield.
The sites will be in operation from Wednesday 27 December until Monday 8 January.
If you subscribe to the Garden Waste Collection Service we can collect it at the kerb side, as long as it is under 6ft.
£500,000 awarded from Rural England Prosperity Fund
We have been awarded just over £500,000 of Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) money to support its rural communities and businesses.
Capital grants for community groups of between £3,000 and £20,000 will be available to projects that support new and improved community facilities, local art and heritage, rural green space, and/or essential community services for local people.
Suite of free support to help Test Valley Businesses thrive
We have partnered with Hampshire-based business IncuHive, to give free, impartial advice to businesses within the Test Valley area.
From entrepreneurs with new business ideas to explore, to business owners looking for ways to increase their turnover, grow their existing business or just do things more efficiently, IncuHive’s in-house team of advisors will work directly with individuals to identify what would help them most.
Andover bar scoops grant
We have awarded a new bar in Andover a £1,200 Independent Retailer Grant.
Morgan Copelin and Matthew Creeper opened the Duck and Tipple in London Street, Andover, in February this year. The bar offers cocktails as well as the usual range of pub drinks. For the peckish, the menu offers a selection of tasty nibbles, burgers and dirty fries – and the bar’s popular takeaways can be booked online.
#ChristmasCheer🎄
Remember the magic of a new home?
Our housing officers work hard to find homes for people needing somewhere to live in Test Valley.
Click the video below to see the moment a young boy realises he is in his new home...
Job of the week
We have a new and exciting job opportunity that will contribute positively to Test Valley's Sport and Recreation provision.
If this sounds like something you would be interested in, take a look at the Sport Development Officer role on our website. You would be working as part of the team responsible for numerous facilities, contracts, strategies and projects.   
Closing date: 7 January 2024
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