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Updated recycling and refuse guide
Ashford residents are getting better at recycling, so to help them improve their recycling habits Ashford Borough Council have updated their Refuse and Recycling Guide and their Garden Recycling Guide with the latest recycling tips and advice.
You can download the updated guides for free via the Ashford Borough Council website at www.ashford.gov.uk/waste. Polish and Nepalese versions are also available upon request.
In 2014, Ashford climbed DEFRA’s league tables and was named the 34th best recycling local authority in England. Ashford Borough Council will continue encouraging residents to focus on the quality of the items they are recycling to help keep Ashford one of the top recycling local authorities in the country.
For enquiries relating to recycling and refuse collections, please contact streetscene@ashford.gov.uk or call 01233 331111.
Ashford Borough Council 13th April 2016 www.ashford.gov.uk/news/download-your-updated-recycling-and-refuse-guide-13th-apr-1336
If you live alone what would happen in an emergency?
Lifeline
If you live alone or someone you care for does, do you worry what would happen in an emergency?
Ashford Lifeline is a 24 hour service providing an instant response at the touch of a button.
The service gives you a personal security system at your home enabling you to live or work independently and safely.
You may need to use an alarm when you can’t get to the phone due to injury, when feeling unwell, having suffered a fall or if there is an intruder. The alarm is there for any emergency situation when you need some help. (more…)
One week to register to vote in PCC elections
You must be registered to vote by 18th April to vote for the new Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent.
Live Well Kent
The Live Well Kent new community mental health and wellbeing service launches today. The new Live Well Kent service is there to help people improve their mental and physical health and wellbeing. It is a free service for anyone over 17. Live Well Kent is delivered on behalf of Kent County Council and the NHS by two charities, Porchlight and Shaw Trust.
Some of the things Live Well Kent can help with are: (more…)
Kent Police and Crime Commissioner Election
Candidates have been announced for the Kent Police and Crime Commissioner Election on Thursday 5th May 2016. More information can be viewed on the dedicated ‘Kentparo’ website. www.kentparo.org.uk The candidates are listed below.
To cast your vote you will need to register to vote by 18th April 2016 … /register-to-vote-for-pcc-elections
Ashford Borough Council 08 April 2016 www.ashford.gov.uk/news/kent-police-and-crime-commissioner-election-on-5th-may-1334/ (more…)
Wheelz, motorbike event
Motorbike fanatics are in for a treat as Wheelz, a special motorcycle event, is taking place in Ashford.
Whether you’re an experienced motorbike or scooter rider, or you’re considering learning to ride, Wheelz is a fantastic opportunity to pick up some safety riding tips, see great bike displays, grab some fun freebies and meet other motorbike enthusiasts. The event will also help motorcyclists understand road safety and remind them of the importance of wearing the appropriate riding gear.
The event, which is free to attend, will include lots of exciting activities including motorbike displays and demonstrations, Well known bike retailers will be also in attendance including Dexerity, Laguna and Alexandra Motorcycles. Visitors can visit their stalls and ask for advice and tips on bike related issues. (more…)
Register to vote for PCC Elections
You must be registered to vote by 18th April to vote for the new Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent.
Polling cards have been sent to voters in Ashford for the Police and Crime Commissioner Election. If you have not received yours, and think you have registered to vote contact Electoral Services at Ashford Borough Council.
If you have not registered Register Now: (more…)
Mental health in east Kent – have your say
The east Kent mental health commissioning team are keen to involve people in developing their work with mental health. We want to hear from you about your priorities for mental health and how these services should look in the future. We want to know what you really think.
Do you have views about local mental health services? Have you used them? Avoided them but needed them? You are the experts in what works and what needs to change. We’d really like to hear from you to help develop our priorities for the future and improve services.
The east Kent mental health commissioning team is introducing co-production in their work, which means including people affected by mental health issues. We’d like to invite you to become involved in this future work by leaving your email address at the bottom of this survey so the team can contact you. (more…)
Helping make travel cleaner, greener and cheaper
A new website has launched with the aim of reducing congestion, tackling air pollution, and saving time and money on journeys in Kent.
Kent Connected boasts many features, from advice and tips on changing and improving travel habits, to a journey planner that provides a range of travel options comparing time, costs, CO2, and calories burned.
Ambitions: we all have them
Kent Connected’s is to improve your journey in Kent.
They are passionate about making your journey easier, saving you time and money and reducing congestion. Sound impossible? It’s not! There are so many ways that you can achieve this, all while helping to improve the environment and your health through sustainable or active travel choices. (more…)