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In this section you will find the the latest news and other important alerts in your area.
04 November 2020
Don't let your festive food go to waste
According to Love Food Hate Waste, more than a third of us admit we throw away more food at Christmas than at any other time of the year. In fact, the UK throws out the equivalent of:2 million turk...
04 November 2020
Should you buy a real Christmas tree or an artificial one?
In terms of waste prevention, opting for a plastic tree may seem the obvious way to go as if you look after it, then it can be used again and again. In comparison, about 250 tonnes of Christmas tre...
04 November 2020
Alternative advent calendars, wrapping paper and other tips
Here are a few ideas to help you apply the reduce, reuse and recycle principles to the spirit of the festive season. Advent calendarsThey are great fun and the chocolate ones are very tasty but do ...
04 November 2020
Your naughty and nice Christmas recycling guide
Here is our guide to help you get your recycling right and cut your waste this Christmas. Visit what can i put in my green bin for information about all the items you can recycle at home. The Nice ...
23 October 2020
Residents urged to remember from home
Residents are being urged to remember those who sacrificed their lives in two World Wars, and conflicts since, from the safety of their doorsteps.Coronavirus cases continue to rise across our distr...