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A new Deputy Chief Executive has been appointed at º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø Borough Council. Chris Page will take on the role, subject to Full Council approval on 13 December, following a rigorous selection process. Chris brings a wealth of experience from the local government and charity sectors over 15 years. He has worked…

Residents are being urged to buy local this Christmas and ‘keep it in º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø'. Spending money in º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø instead of online or out of town helps the local economy and keeps the town centre and neighbourhood parades vibrant. Keeping it local also helps to create and retain jobs, pumps money back into the º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø…

A new, fully accessible Changing Places toilet has been installed and opened at K2 º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø helping increase the ability of people with complex needs to use local facilities. Changing Places toilets (CPTs) are specially equipped for people with significant learning and physical disabilities, and their carers, to use…

Voluntary and community organisations working in º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø can now apply online for strategic grants of £5,000 or more from º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø Borough Council. This funding programme aims to support local voluntary and community groups. Projects and services must meet the council’s priorities for funding. The council awards…

A colourful banner representing the multitude of nationalities in º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø has been unveiled at the Town Hall. Diverse º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø commissioned local artist Sam Murray to create the 2m by 1m fabric banner to mark the 75th anniversary of º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø becoming a new town in 2022. It was displayed at festivals and events during…

Christmas in º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø starts on Friday 17 November with a series of events and entertainments which culminate with the Christmas tree lights switch-on the following day. º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø Borough Council and the Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID) are collaborating to bring Santa, singers, silent disco, fire…

A much-needed housing development named after the late Raj Sharma, who was twice Mayor of º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø, has been officially opened with an on-site ceremony. The building, on Brighton Road in Southgate, was named in honour of Raj, who was elected to represent Southgate in 2014 and was Mayor of º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø in 2016 to 2017 and…

Six charities and community groups have been awarded a total of £7,875 in the latest round of º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø Borough Council’s small grants. Grants of between £50 and £2,500 are paid out to groups who aim to foster greater levels of community activity through their projects and events for º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø residents and visitors to…

November 6 marked the start of Talk Money Week, which suggests that we each do one thing each day to improve our financial situation, either by reducing outgoings or maximising the money coming in. Our Financial Inclusion team helps º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø Homes tenants carry out benefit checks, apply for benefit, fill in forms,…

Nearly 500 trees were planted at Tilgate Park recently when º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø Borough Council ran a planting event open to the public.  Dozens of people joined council staff and politicians, plus Sussex Police officers, to add some colour and diversity to a patch of land that was previously used for animal grazing. …