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Featured news - SINGLE MAIN ARTICLE

Homes for Ukraine: can you help?

Can you offer space either in your home or in an annexe or independent accommodation, for an individual or a family? If you want to offer a home to people fleeing Ukraine, you can become a sponsor as part of the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
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Missed bin collections

We are currently experiencing operational difficulties including a change to the tip location, staff & vehicle shortages.

Tenants' and Leaseholders' gardening competition

If you are proud of your garden, then why not enter our annual competition - you've got until Friday 14 July to sign up.

West Essex Inclusion Project

Short breaks, sessions and activities for children up to 14 with a learning disability, autism and a physical or sensory impairment.

Community Project Grants

You've got until midday on Monday 17 July to apply for up to £3,500 to fund recreation or community building projects.
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