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Bin day changes

From 8 September your bin day could be changing.

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Changes to bin days coming soon

Some residents will see changes to bin collection days from September. The changes will increase capacity and result in a more efficient service.

Published: Wednesday, 2nd July 2025

Gravesham bin lorry
  • A message from the Leader, Cllr John Burden

    Read a message from Cllr John Burden, Leader of Gravesham Borough Council regarding the situation in Israel.

    Published: Wednesday, 11th October 2023

    Cllr Burden
  • First in country to complete first stage of national building safety programme

    Gravesham Borough Council has become the first local authority in the country to complete the first stage of a programme designed to ensure the safety of its council home tenants.

    Published: Monday, 2nd October 2023

    Cllr Jenny Wallace
  • Gravesend pubs are Best Bar None

    Three Gravesend town centre pubs have been awarded Best Bar None accreditation, recognising their work towards creating a safe and secure environment.

    Published: Monday, 2nd October 2023

    Iris and Tom, managers of TJ’s Public House, with KP Licensing and GBC CSU Best Bar None Assessor
  • Riverside fireworks not taking place, due to lack of sponsor

    Gravesend’s annual free firework display will not be taking place this year after Gravesham Borough Council was unable to secure sponsorship for the event.

    Published: Monday, 18th September 2023

    image of fireworks exploding in the night sky with colours of red, yellow and green.
  • Statement about proposals to Family hubs

    Statement regarding family hubs proposals from KCC.

    Published: Monday, 11th September 2023

    Councillor Sullivan
  • New partnership with The Hill Group

    We have partnered with The Hill Group to build affordable homes in the Borough.

    Published: Thursday, 31st August 2023

    New council homes Gravesend
  • Work restarts at The Charter

    Work has re-started at The Charter development in Gravesend town centre.

    Published: Thursday, 24th August 2023

    Artists impression of the Charter
  • Support for low-income families

    As the cost-of-living crisis continues, we have helped over 8,000 households increase their annual income or reduce their expenditure.

    Published: Wednesday, 2nd August 2023

    Couple calculating bills
  • Double court success in the fight against environmental crime

    Our Environmental Enforcement team, supported by Kent Police, has brought separate successful prosecutions for fly-tipping and non-payment of a littering fine.

    Published: Wednesday, 26th July 2023

    photo of rubbish fly-tipped on the side of the road in a yellow bucket and back bags
  • Number of electric vehicle charging points doubled

    A further 24 electric vehicle charging points are now live around Gravesham, bringing the total available to drivers in the borough to 48.

    Published: Thursday, 13th July 2023

    Leader of the council standing next to two electric vehicle charging points
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