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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
  • Vulnerable families to save on water bills through partnership with Southern Water

    Around £572,000 is set to be cut from the bills of the most vulnerable people in Gravesham, thanks to a partnership between Gravesham Borough Council and Southern Water.

    Published: Wednesday, 12th March 2025

    A person sat on a sofa on their laptop looking at a bill, with a calculator next to them.
  • Improvements coming to St Andrew’s Gardens

    Work begins shortly on the first phase of improvements to St Andrew’s Gardens in Gravesend.

    Published: Monday, 10th March 2025

    Image of an open space requiring landscaping improvements
  • £2 million funding to increase energy efficiency of council-owned homes

    We have been awarded more than £2 million to continue the work which has seen us rated among the top 10 local authorities in the country for the energy efficiency of our council-owned homes.

    Published: Monday, 10th March 2025

    Image of a building with solar panels on top
  • Open Call Exhibition: Spring in full Colour

    This May we are holding an open call exhibition called ‘Spring in Full Colour’, and we are inviting artists to submit up to 3 pieces of work for consideration.

    Published: Friday, 7th March 2025

    flower graphic reads Spring in Full Colour
  • We have a top 10 score for energy efficient social housing

    In research completed by Uswitch energy, we are ranked in the top 10 for our average EPC energy efficiency score for social housing with a score of 73.6.

    Published: Friday, 7th March 2025

    Aerial view of properties in Gravesend with solar panels on the roof
  • Consultation on new resident engagement strategy for building safety

    We are consulting with residents in order to create a resident engagement strategy for your building.

    Published: Wednesday, 5th March 2025

    Front cover of the Building Safety - Resident Engagement Strategy, showing a graphic of a block of flats
  • Tourism grants for dozen Gravesham hospitality businesses

    Twelve local tourism and hospitality businesses have received grants of up to £1,000 from Gravesham Borough Council to help attract more visitors and showcase what the area has to offer.

    Published: Tuesday, 4th March 2025

    Beautiful shot from the gate looking at Dode church with a vibrant orange sunset in the background.
  • UKSPF – Shopfront Improvement Grants

    Businesses in the town centre were able to apply for a shop front improvement grant, and 14 successful businesses have been chosen.

    Published: Monday, 3rd March 2025

    Maries emporium and tea room
  • Volunteers welcome for the Great British Spring Clean

    Gravesham Borough Council is backing a bid to pick litter from the borough’s streets and public spaces during Britain’s favourite environmental charity’s clean-up campaign.

    Published: Thursday, 27th February 2025

    Street champions
  • National funding to break down barriers to healthy activity in Gravesham

    Gravesham is one of just two areas in Kent and 53 across the country included in new Place Partnerships announced by Sports England today (27 February).

    Published: Thursday, 27th February 2025

    Active Kent and Medway sport in action
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