Welcome to the latest E-Newsletter from West Sussex County Council...
We’re dreaming of a green Christmas
Most of us recycle wrapping paper at Christmas but please remember metallic paper can’t be recycled. Try the scrunch test - if it scrunches and stays scrunched, you can recycle it. Just don’t forget to remove any ribbons and bows.
Please don’t leave cardboard boxes outside to get wet as soggy cardboard can’t be recycled. Fold it flat or tear into smaller pieces or, if it’s still too big for your recycling bin, take it to your local Household Waste Recycling Site.
Ho, ho, ho - Christmas advent calendar competition
Meals for two and family days out, cinema tickets and bottles of sparkling wine. These are just some of the prizes up for grabs this December in the Experience West Sussex advent calendar competition.
Filled with gifts from across the county, a prize will be announced every day this month up until Christmas Eve on Monday 24 December.
It’s not too late to enter. Just head to the Experience West Sussex website, fill in your details for the prize draw and check back daily to see if you’ve won.
Picture perfect presents
From Nineteenth century maps of Worthing and Chichester to vintage black and white portraits, find a special gift with West Sussex County Council Records Office. www.sussexpictures.co.uk offers a wide range of wall art, photo gifts including framed, key rings, cards, posters, canvas prints, mugs, puzzles and cushions.
Turn your favourite print into a canvas, puzzle, cushion, key rings and more with www.sussexpictures.co.uk.
Keep safe this winter
With winter upon us don’t forget to keep touch with your older neighbours, relatives and friends who are more vulnerable in the winter months and may need a bit of extra help.
It is important to keep warm as the temperature drops – both inside and outdoors as it can help to prevent colds, flu and more serious health problems, such as heart attacks, strokes, pneumonia and depression.
If you start to feel unwell, at the first signs of illness, even if it’s just a cough or cold, get advice from your pharmacist, before it gets more serious.
And don’t forget – you may be entitled to a Warm Home Discount.
1. How can I request a birth/marriage/death copy certificate? Order a copy or make amendments here. 2. How do I book a Registrar for my wedding? Click here for details on how to book. 3. How do I report a pothole? You can report it quickly via Love West Sussex. 4. How do I find out where our grass cutting crews are working? Click here.