Our recycling centres winter hours are now in place. We’re open daily from 8am to 5pm. You can easily book a slot online at milton-keynes.gov.uk/HWRC
ALT Winter opening hours at Recycling Centres. 8am to 5pm.
Do you need extra help applying for a school place (reception, year 3 or 7)? Our friendly team can offer free advice. Drop into the Central Library on any of the dates listed to meet them.
Cllrs Kerrie Bradburn and Tony Oyakhire have been checking out the newly resurfaced and relined section of Wolverton Road in Newport Pagnell. We worked on the road during quieter parts of the day to limit disruption to local people, but as always we’re grateful for your patience.
ALT Resurfacing Wolverton Road in Newport Pagnell. Cllrs Bradburn and Oyakhire checking out the results.
Thank you to @MKDonsFC for backing Milton Keynes’ UK City of Culture 2029 journey and displaying the bid message on their shirts. We now await news on whether MK has secured a place in the next stage of the competition. #MiltonKeynes2029
Here’s a few shots, courtesy of MK Dons
Thriving high streets help everyone. Apply for up to £5,000 for activities on your high street that will attract visitors and get them into local businesses. From food festivals to creative pop-ups, we want your ideas! Read more: milton-keynes.gov.uk/funding…
ALT We're funding events to help high streets thrive
Next week is National Adoption Week. On Monday, we’re hosting a free event at our Central Library where you can drop in, ask any questions and speak to our dedicated adoption team. Learn more: tinyurl.com/3fsrwyw9
ALT Want to learn more about adoption? Drop in to our Central Library at any time from 12pm-2pm on Monday 19 October and have a chat with us. Learn about the adoption process, the children who need adoptive families and the support available.
If you’re over 21 and have a spare room, you could provide respite care to fostering families by looking after a child or young person for as little as a weekend or a couple of weeks. You’ll receive training, support and be paid for your time. mkcounciljobs.org.uk/foster
ALT Over 21? Spare room? You could provide short-term respite care for a child or young person in foster care
Finding solutions works best when we come together. That's why we've launched the Milton Keynes City Climate Partnership, bringing organisations together to tackle climate and sustainability challenges across the city
ALT Milton Keynes City Climate Partnership members
Have your say on our latest consultations. You can also find past consultations here too. milton-keynes.gov.uk/consult…
We’ve almost finished work on Linford Wood Place, our new centre for local people with complex disabilities. Designed with families, the centre will provide welcoming, accessible spaces for specialist support, activities and short breaks. Read more: milton-keynes.gov.uk/news/20…
The Great Get Together is where our tenants are putting on community events across the city to bring people together. Meet neighbours, discover local services and get more involved in where you live. There are two events taking place this month, with details below.
ALT 13 Oct, 2-5pm, Trinity Centre Fishermead 22 Oct, 2-5pm, Saplings Family Centre
We’ve set out plans to Government that show we could create 600 new council homes if Milton Keynes receives funding from the £39bn Social and Affordable Homes Programme. Our proposals would make use of council-owned land to provide more affordable homes for local people
ALT Our goal to build 600 new council homes
We hold 30 drop-in sessions around the city every month for tenants to ask questions, get advice, or tell us about something we need to do. Tenants are also very welcome to join us on one of our estate walkabouts. Check when we’re next near you here: milton-keynes.gov.uk/tenant-…
We're taking action against fly tipping. We’ve fined 27 fly tippers £400 each for dumping rubbish at The Blue Lagoon, and several more cases are now heading to court – which can mean unlimited fines and even a prison sentence for the most serious offences.
Looking for a new career? Find vacancies at schools and settings around the city, including non-teaching roles here: milton-keynes.gov.uk/jobs-sc…
Struggling to manage your washing? We may be able to help. Our local laundry service helps hundreds of residents every week, including older people, carers and those with medical or mobility needs. Find out more: milton-keynes.gov.uk/laundry…
NHS walk-in clinics are available for children and young people in Milton Keynes that have missed out on vaccinations. There’s no need to book and no cost.
Grants of up to £30,000 are available through our Carbon Offset Fund to help local community organisations cut energy costs, reduce carbon emissions and make community buildings more sustainable. Find out more and apply: milton-keynes.gov.uk/funding…
What counts as a motor vehicle? As part of the RoboPASS project, we're asking local people to help explore future technology they think what counts as a motor vehicle. No research needed. Take part in this short survey: lnkd.in/eaH3VkhP
