Council and democracy

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    Accessibility

    Gravesham Borough Council is committed to ensuring accessible services to all. Accessibility covers all access channels, for example telephone, personal visit, email and website.

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    Benefits

    The Benefits Service deal with Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit and Second Adult Rebate for the residents of our area.

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    Births

    After the arrival of a new baby, it is a legal requirement to register the birth within 42 days - this can often be done at hospital before the mother goes home, otherwise it needs a personal visit to a register office.

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    Complaints

    If you have a complaint about a council service let us know straight away.

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    Consultations

    This page will display any current public consultations that the council are conducting. Your views are very important to us in shaping any decisions the council makes on your behalf.

  • Corporate Governance

    Governance is how local government bodies ensure that they are doing the right things, in the right way, for the right people in a timely, inclusive, open, honest and accountable manner.

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    Council budgets and spending

    Our Medium Term Financial Strategy demonstrates that Gravesham wants to structure and manage its finances and to ensure it fits with and supports the direction of the council's objectives.

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    Councillors, democracy and elections

    Borough Councillors represent Wards within the Borough and are elected to serve for a four year term of office.

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    Council news

    Keep up to date on all the latest news and information from your council.

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    Council Tax

    Information on Council Tax, Banding, Exceptions, discounts and Benefits.

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    Customer services

    Gravesham Borough Council is committed to delivering excellent customer service.

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    Data protection and freedom of information

    Gravesham Borough Council holds a wide range of information and the public can legally request access to certain information that the council holds.

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    Deaths, funerals and cremations

    The cemeteries are run and maintained by the council, with the aim and dedication to provide a service which meets the needs of all the borough's residents.

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    Emergencies

    Information on where to turn in an emergency. From Emergency Planing by the council to Police, Fire and Ambulance information.

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    Environmental information regulations

    The Freedom of Information Act came into force on 1 January 2005. The act promotes a culture of openness and accountability among public sector bodies

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    Equality and diversity

    In delivering the equalities agenda and promoting positive community relations, Gravesham Borough Council work in close partnership with both statutory and voluntary and community sector partners

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    Events

    Find something to do around Gravesham today from local group meetings to art events, all at the touch of a button.

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    Grants

    The Council will not be offering grants or other financial assistance for home renewal improvements during the financial year 2011-2012 and 2012-2013

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    Marriages

    Where can a marriage take place? A marriage can take place in:- a Register Office a church of the Church of England, Church in Wales, Church of Ireland, Presbyterian or Roman Catholic Church in N. Ireland.

  • Neighbourhood partnerships

    Gravesham Borough Council in partnership with Kent County Council has introduced three Neighbourhood Forums - Gravesham Rural, Gravesham East and Northfleet and Gravesend West.

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    Payments

    Pay your council bills from any computer on the internet using our safe and secure online payments system.

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    Performance

    In order for the council to ensure it is delivering the right things at the right time for the communities within Gravesham, it is essential that the authority monitors its performance against its objectives and priorities.

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    Regeneration

    Located at the heart of the Thames Gateway, Gravesham has been involved in strong focused regeneration activity for more than 25 years and with our Thames Gateway location it now has the added impetus of key government policy.

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    Scrutiny

    Scrutiny is a key element of the Council's executive arrangements and is the main way by which executive decision-makers are held to public account for the discharge of the functions for which they are responsible.

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    Statistics and census information

    Gravesham is located in North Kent, twenty five miles from London. The 2001 census shows approximately 96,000 people living in the borough, in around 38,000 households.

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    Strategic policy

    Information on policies that relate to a more strategic overview for the council.

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    Supported and sheltered housing

    Information on the services available to those requiring supported and sheltered accommodation.

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    Websites

    List of websites that you may find useful from different organisations, from Central Government to Local Government, Partners and other Agencies.

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