@SloughCouncil

Slough's Council. Providing services to 160,000 residents in the most diverse town outside of London. Culture, connections, community.

 Slough, UK
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A simple conversation can spark a life-changing decision. This Stoptober, if you're a carer, support worker or outreach professional, you don't need to have all the answers. Just asking the question could help someone take their first step towards a smoke-free future.
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Download our free guide & help spark change, one conversation at a time. Visit orlo.uk/dJj2n for more information. #BecauseWeCare #Stoptober #HealthierSlough #SparkChange #SmokefreeSlough
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Join a Friendship walk for Interfaith week on Thursday 12 November at 12noon. Meet people of different faiths and none, and have a conversation in friendship in honour of Interfaith week. Please book so we know who to expect - orlo.uk/HEvTw
Poster for a Friendship walk in Herschel Park on 12 November, featuring an autumn park scene and event details.

ALT Poster for a Friendship walk in Herschel Park on 12 November, featuring an autumn park scene and event details.

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Infant feeding and weaning drop-in sessions. No need to book! Drop-in to see the Family Hub Team for support & advice about breastfeeding, weaning, & providing a healthy diet. Various dates and locations see attached.
Infant feeding and weaning drop-in sessions

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It's Get Online Week and library staff will be helping you explore more about our online collections including books, magazines and newspapers, local and family history, and research journals. Drop-in to The Curve today (Mon) from 2-3pm, or on the dates in the poster.
Promotional poster for Get Online Week at Slough Libraries, detailing drop-in sessions for digital support.

ALT Promotional poster for Get Online Week at Slough Libraries, detailing drop-in sessions for digital support.

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Being a parent can be fun & rewarding but looking after them can bring challenges. These sessions will look at communication, child led play & more. Tuesdays, 9.15-11.15am. 3, 10, 17, 24 Nov & 1 Dec at Best Start Family Hub Chalvey Grove. Register: orlo.uk/rV02F
Being a parent can be fun & rewarding but looking after them can bring challenges.

ALT Being a parent can be fun & rewarding but looking after them can bring challenges.

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Today is #RestartAHeart 💙 We're encouraging everyone to learn CPR and gain lifesaving skills. Watch this video, then share it with your friends and family to help spread the message. @ResusCouncilUK #RestartAHeart #CPR
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Hate crime can be through physical assault, verbal abuse and incitement to hatred. None of this is acceptable. Always report hate crime to police on 101, or 999 in an emergency. Find support and resources on the Stop Hate UK website - orlo.uk/VaiSz
A diverse group of people standing with arms linked, with the text 'Hate has no home in Slough' and crossed-out hate terms.

ALT A diverse group of people standing with arms linked, with the text 'Hate has no home in Slough' and crossed-out hate terms.

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You could join our Early Years Team in a Best Start Family Hub as Area Operations Manager! The salary for this permanent full-time role is £56,354-£62,066 (fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance) Closes midnight 6 Nov. Interviews held on Mon 16 Nov orlo.uk/KlUVl
You could join our Early Years Team in a Best Start Family Hub as Area Operations Manager!

ALT You could join our Early Years Team in a Best Start Family Hub as Area Operations Manager!

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Slough Youth Awards’ nominations are open Young people who make a positive difference in Slough will be celebrated as the Slough Youth Awards return. Do you know an incredible young person or youth group in Slough who deserves to be recognised? More here: orlo.uk/rF7BY
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Parents are invited to an online training session, delivered by Bold Voices. It's on Tuesday 20 October at 6.30pm, and it will help parents navigate online risks and tough conversations about gender issues. Register at orlo.uk/Q8ZnQ
Flyer for a parent training session on the manosphere, misogyny, and risks to teens, held on 20 October at 6.30pm.

ALT Flyer for a parent training session on the manosphere, misogyny, and risks to teens, held on 20 October at 6.30pm.

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Share your views on the draft Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2026-2031, which sets out the council’s priorities to improve homelessness and rough sleeping outcomes in Slough. Complete the survey at orlo.uk/pufTV
A person sleeping on an orange mat on a city step, completely covered by an olive-green sleeping bag.

ALT A person sleeping on an orange mat on a city step, completely covered by an olive-green sleeping bag.

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Cost of living support drop-in sessions! Drop-in to see the Family Hub Outreach Team for free, independent advice & guidance, ensure you are accessing all the financial support you are entitled to, & how to make the best use of other services. Dates, venues & times below.
Cost of living support drop-in sessions!

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Online info sessions for parents of children with SEND, young people with SEND, & professionals Next session 5 Nov, 11am-12noon or 6-7pm. To book, email: [email protected] (please specify AM or PM session) or via: orlo.uk/MC1QX
Online info sessions for parents of children with SEND, young people with SEND, & professionals

ALT Online info sessions for parents of children with SEND, young people with SEND, & professionals

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There are still a few free tickets left for Sunday's Black History Month Showcase at The Curve. Hosted by Slough Music Service and the Safer Slough Partnership, there'll be music, poetry, dance and cultural celebration. Register at orlo.uk/JgeUw
A Black History Month Showcase event poster featuring colourful bunting, lion illustrations, and event details for 17th Oct.

ALT A Black History Month Showcase event poster featuring colourful bunting, lion illustrations, and event details for 17th Oct.

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Share your views to help shape a new Economic Growth Strategy and Action Plan - orlo.uk/kIgku Your ideas and experiences will help us identify opportunities, address local priorities and ensure that more people can benefit from economic growth.
A Slough Borough Council flyer inviting residents and businesses to participate in an economic growth strategy survey.

ALT A Slough Borough Council flyer inviting residents and businesses to participate in an economic growth strategy survey.

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95% of ex-smokers see positive changes in their life as early as 2 weeks after quitting - so just imagine how good it would be after 4! Halfway there, you are incredible 🙌 Remember, if you need support, reach out to: orlo.uk/gV6vz
95% of ex-smokers see positive changes in their life as early as 2 weeks after quitting - so just imagine how good it would be after 4!

ALT 95% of ex-smokers see positive changes in their life as early as 2 weeks after quitting - so just imagine how good it would be after 4!

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Are you a family who has experienced time in the neonatal unit? Join us to share your journey and connect with other neonatal families. 28 Sept, 26 Oct, 23 Nov, 9.30-11am at Best Start Family Hub Penn Road. Call 01753 574420 to book.
Are you a family who has experienced time in the neonatal unit?

ALT Are you a family who has experienced time in the neonatal unit?

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Jack Rankin MP visited our Best Start Family Hub Romsey Close on Monday, Jack met with parents attending Health Visitor Development reviews, a play and learning group and an infant feeding and weaning drop-in session. He was delighted to hear about the services for families
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and particularly focused on strong multi agency partnerships that are clearly driving change. He also met with some key health partners, Debbie Rowe Regional Manager HCRG - 0-19 Health Visiting Service, Donna Reid – Neo Natal Senior Sister, as well as meeting our Family Hub team,
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Marie-Claire Avis, Belinda South, Jacqui Shadrache and Wajeeha Tariq, and Cllr Bedi, Lead Member for Children and Lifelong Learning.
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