Brentwood Borough Council

To ensure minimum disruption over the Bank Holiday period, bin collections within the Brentwood Borough Council area will continue as usual.

Please make sure that your bins are on the boundary of your property by 7:30am.

For details about your collection day, visit: https://orlo.uk/zrTML

To ensure minimum disruption over the Bank Holiday period, bin collections within the Brentwood Borough Council area will continue as usual.

Please make sure that your bins are on the boundary of your property by 7:30am.

For details about your collection day, visit: https://orlo.uk/iZhGb

Do you work for a charity or organisation that helps people access benefits and grants in the Rochford district or Brentwood borough? If so, come along to our training conference for advice and guidance on how to help people navigate and apply for all the energy efficiency government grants that are available.

Home Energy Efficiency Grants conference

Thursday 5 September
12.30pm-2.30pm
The Mill Arts & Events Centre, Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh, SS6 7ED

The event will focus on educating and promoting the various energy grants to third sector organisations/social prescribers/NHS, doctors/community members, who in turn can refer residents and patients to:

• HUG2
• ECO4
• GBIS

To book your place at our Home Energy Efficiency Grants conference, email [email protected]

Join us for the final Family Fun Day of the season this Friday from 10:30am - 3:30pm at Hutton Recreational Ground! For just £5, a wristband gives you access to funfair rides, crafts and sports. For an additional fee, enjoy face painting and animal handling too!

Local clubs and charities will also be there to offer support and information.

See you there! 🎡

The ballot for the Essex Big Weekend 2024 is now OPEN 📢

If you're an Essex resident, you have the chance to win some outstanding prizes from 70 of the counties best attractions, hotels, restaurants, and more,

Enter before the ballot closes on 19th September 2024 and you could win a day out at Clacton Pier, a free family ticket for Colchester Zoo, a delicious cream tea at Tiptree Tea Rooms, and so much more... https://orlo.uk/q5PtQ

We are proud to be undertaking the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge this September as part of a team with Rochford District Council for the Public Sector Challenge.

Over 600 participants will be taking on the 24-mile round trip route to raise money for Research UK which could help fund new research to improve survival chances for people with cancer.

Find out more and support our team and the challenge here: https://orlo.uk/p8LHt

Nominations are open for the 2024 Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council Sports Awards!

Do you know an exceptional athlete, coach, volunteer or team? Nominate them today and help us celebrate their dedication and achievements in our community!

Submit your nominations today https://orlo.uk/BXG2R

🏆Nominate your favourite business in our borough 👇🏻

Don't forget to cast your vote for your favourite local Brentwood Business in THE PEOPLES CHOICE AWARD in the Brentwood Business Awards!

You can vote for any local business that you feel deserves special recognition for their services. The winner will be announced and awarded at our glamorous awards ceremony in November.

Cast your vote here: https://tinyurl.com/BrentwoodPeoplesChoice

Voting closes end of August

Unsure where to turn, need support and advice? Speak to our engagement teams for personalised help and support.

They can help with:

• Council tax enquiries (arrears, disregards & exemptions)
• Council tax reduction/support applications
• Housing benefit and universal credit enquiries and applications
• DHP and EHP enquiries and applications
• Housing and homelessness enquiries and applications
• Finding out what you are entitled too
• Signposting to other agencies for mental health, help with finding work and debt and money advice.

They are ready to help over the phone or arrange a face-to-face appointment at Brentwood Town Hall. They also regularly visit other areas of borough.

Go to the comments for more information

Thanks to BBC Essex's Akylah Rodriguez for chatting to Councillor Tim Barrett this afternoon about our last two Family Fun Days.

Here is a guide of what's on at this Friday's event at The Brentwood Centre 👇🏼

Calling all creatives or creative business owners based in Brentwood! Get free support and advice for sustainable business planning and finance.

Book yourself a free slot for the first of three upcoming Open Advice Sessions taking place in Brentwood as part of the Brentwood Changemakers programme. The first session is on Tuesday 20 August at The Creative Hub. Each 1-hour session will be led by you and what you would like to discuss.

This session will be focused on sustainable long term business planning, tools, strategies and finance for creatives and creative businesses. Sessions will be hosted by members of the Metal Southend team, Brentwood Changemakers producer Charlotte Robinson and special guest Millie O’Neil of Highlight Bookkeeping based in Brentwood.

Participants must live, work in or have a strong connection with Brentwood, Essex.

Book your free spot here: https://bit.ly/4fsjMz4

Brentwood Changemakers is funded by UK Government.

ID: A yellow post-it note on a wooden table surrounded by colour pencils. On the post-it note is black text which reads ‘Open Advice Sessions for Creatives & Creative Businesses’ and white doodle marks.

Bring your bikes / scooters and join Officers at King Georges Playing Field, Brentwood tomorrow, between 1130am - 1:30pm for our FREE bike marking event.

Marking your bike with your information makes it identifiable which will help if it was to become lost or stolen. The BikeRegister website is fully responsive, allowing customers to access their account, and Police to check stolen bikes, on smart phones and tablets whilst on the go.

The site also enables members of the public to check 2nd hand bikes to assist them in trying to avoid purchasing stolen goods.

We are proud to be undertaking the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge this September as part of the Public Sector Challenge

Over 600 participants will be taking on the 24-mile round trip route to raise money for Cancer Research UK which could help fund new research to improve survival chances for people with cancer.

You can help support the challenge here: https://orlo.uk/jTVfG

Babies, children and older adults are more at risk of dehydration during periods of hot weather.

Visit the NHS website for symptoms to look out for and what to do next.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dehydration

It's set to be a scorcher today - temps over 30 ☀️ 🥵

We've already had a number of big field fires this summer including in Braintree, Grays & Harlow and we need your help to prevent more starting.

🚫 don't use disposable bbq's in the countryside
🚭 discard your smoking materials properly
📲 If you see someone starting a fire, call 999 immediately

Thank you for helping keep your communities safe.🤲

Are you looking to accelerate your current businesses growth? Or do you aspire to start up your own business?

GET SET GROW is open for applications for Brentwood businesses. Find out how you can access up to 10 hours of FREE support for your existing or start-up business.

The programme is open to businesses at any stage and welcomes all entrepreneurs with tailored support for

✔️ Young entrepreneurs
✔️ Female entrepreneurs
✔️ 50+ entrepreneurs
✔️ Neurodivergent entrepreneurs

Apply today to launch your business or accelerate your growth.

🔗 https://orlo.uk/2kWnO

🚒 Brentwood Fire Station open day tomorrow (Saturday) 10am to 3pm ⬇️

🔉Our latest newsletter features updates including:

📰Poolpod coming to The Brentwood Centre
📰Local organisations receiving Brentwood Community Fund grants
🏆Get your nominations in for the Brentwood Sports Awards
📅Family Fun Days
🆓 Get Set Grow free business support
🆕 Council job opportunities

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1 Day until the Creative Cove Summer CRAFT PARTY ✂️

Under 25? Grab your FREE ticket now for creative networking and get stuck into some crafts...and snacks 🍪

🔗 Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/craft-party-networking-social-tickets-976932951757?aff=ebdsoporgprofile to find out more.

📅 Saturday 10th August, 12-5 pm

📍 Creative Cove, Unit 3 of The Baytree Shopping Centre, Brentwood, CM14 4BX

* Over 14's only, with 14 - 15 year olds needing parental consent to join in with activities.

This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

If your Brentwood business has growth aspirations, we have the experts to help you.

Strengthen your business with GET SET GROW, a FREE business growth programme with a focus on:

⚡ Accelerating business growth
🎯 Expert and practical advice
👥 Group learning
🗣️ Tailored 1-2-1 mentoring

Apply today to take your business to the next level.

🔗 https://orlo.uk/HsD2d

Nominations are open for the 2024 Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council Sports Awards!

Do you know an exceptional athlete, coach, volunteer or team? Nominate them today and help us celebrate their dedication and achievements in our community!

Submit your nominations today https://orlo.uk/JVoq8

Want to know one of the best things about a social broadband tariff? 😃

The price won’t increase for the duration of your contract! This means no unexpected bills or payment changes.

Speak to your provider about switching to a social tariff 📞

Find out more: essex.gov.uk/broadband

We're hiring!

Join our team as a Finance Business Partner in the Corporate Finance Department. Application deadline, Sunday 11 August

For more on the role and to apply, visit: https://orlo.uk/9izrF

We’re just 2 days away from our next Family Fun Day in Warley! Get ready for a day packed with exciting activities for the whole family. We can’t wait to see you there for a fantastic day of fun and entertainment!

📍 Warley Playing Fields, CM13 3AZ
📅 Friday, 9 August
🕥 10:30am - 3:30pm

Thanks to our amazing partners for their sponsorship and support in making this event possible! BeFibre Razzamataz Theatre Schools Brentwood Mullis & Peake LLP Solicitors Rainer Hughes

Find information about our other Family Fun Days, visit: https://orlo.uk/uIJg7