Information for new residents

Find out about rubbish and recycling collections below:

• How rubbish and recycling collections work
  
• Find your collection days
• Order blue rubbish bags if you're a new resident 
  
• Order recycling boxes
  
• Register for garden waste collections
  
• Food waste - get your caddy, liners and outdoor bin
• Assisted collections if you find it difficult to put your rubbish out
• Find out about local tips and recycling centres

Find out about Council Tax:

• Tell us you've moved into the Borough
• Find your Council Tax band

Find out about voting and elections:

• Register to vote on the Gov.uk website
• Find you local councillors and Members of Parliament

Find out about schools, nursery and childcare:

• Apply for a school place
  
• Find a nursery, pre school or childminder
• Find a children's centre
• Local Offer for 0 to 25 year-olds with additional needs

Find and join your local library