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11 Aug 2017
Is your name on the register?
Help us make sure our Electoral Register is up-to-date and respond to our household enquiry form so you have the right to vote at elections.
08 Aug 2017
The Big Green Event
The Big Green Event at Shephalbury Park on Wednesday 8 August has been cancelled because of the Met Office forecast for heavy rain.
17 Jul 2017
Show your support for our town’s football club with a new investment opportunity
Stevenage FC has today launched a new initiative, inviting interested local people and businesses to invest in the development of the new North Stand.
06 Jul 2017
Now you can recycle juice cartons
You can now recycle juice and drink cartons.
29 Jun 2017
You can now recycle cartons
Many residents have asked us about recycling food and drink cartons and we are pleased to announce that from Saturday 1 July Stevenage residents will be able to put these in with paper and cardboard in your blue recycling box.
28 Jun 2017
Teenagers rejuvenate garden for sheltered housing residents
Young volunteers from the Prince’s Trust are building a garden bench for the residents at our sheltered housing scheme Truro Court as well as painting and repairing fences.
27 Jun 2017
Sign up for new online services
Sign up for a free online service and manage your council tax, business rates or housing benefit with the need to call the council.
18 Jun 2017
Grenfell Tower fire - Minute silence
We'll be observing a minute’s silence at 11am tomorrow (19 June) in remembrance of those who lost their lives.
16 Jun 2017
Further reassurance regarding high-rise flat blocks in Stevenage
We understand and share the anxiety and concern that people are experiencing following the devastating fire in Kensington this week. It is important to stress again that disasters like this are extremely rare.
16 Jun 2017
Knit coconuts or take a selfie as a Museum Champion
Stevenage Museum is asking people to knit coconuts or take a selfie to join the ranks of the museum champions who help it thrive.
16 Jun 2017
Children help shape their local play areas
We’re celebrating Co-op Fortnight with news of some of the ways we are working with residents to improve our town.
14 Jun 2017
Fire safety information for residents in high-rise flats
Following today’s news of a major fire in a high-rise flat block in London, we are reassuring residents in our high-rise properties and reminding them of what to do in an emergency.
13 Jun 2017
Consultation begins for local plan modifications
Stevenage Borough Council has begun a six-week public consultation process on proposed modifications to Stevenage’s local plan.
13 Jun 2017
Fire at Fairlands Valley Park
The Environment Lake at Fairlands Valley Park was affected by a fire at around 8.45pm on Monday 12 June.
06 Jun 2017
London Terror Attacks - An address from the Mayor
An address from Mayor of Stevenage, Cllr Pam Stuart:
06 Jun 2017
London Terror Attacks – Minute silence
The UK will observe a minute’s silence on Tuesday 6 June 2017 at 11am in remembrance of those who lost their lives and all others affected by the attacks in London on Saturday night.
24 May 2017
Manchester explosion
There will be a short service of remembrance for the victims of Monday’s terrorist attack in Manchester at the Joyride in Stevenage town centre today at 6pm.
24 May 2017
Revised refuse and recycling collections
Refuse and recycling collections for Stevenage residents over the Bank holiday
09 May 2017
No coins for parking? Just use RingGo!
RingGo cashless parking is now available at on-street pay and display parking bays in Stevenage.
20 Apr 2017
Douglas Drive Senior Citizens Association
Do you have an hour or so to spare every five to six weeks?
12 Apr 2017
New town centre taxi ranks
New taxi ranks in the town centre are now in use.
10 Apr 2017
Summer’s on its way
If the weather is fine over the Easter weekend, the Aqua Play Area at Fairlands will open 9.30am to 5.30pm from Friday 14 April to Monday 17 April.
07 Apr 2017
Roll up for the fair
Our museum would love to hear from anyone who has memories of the Charter Fair or could lend them models or objects, for an exhibition this summer.
07 Apr 2017
Town centre improvements
New Robinia trees have been planted in two town squares to ensure they thrive.
24 Mar 2017
£1bn to be spent on Stevenage council homes
Stevenage Borough Council is to invest millions of pounds in its current and future housing stock, in a clear demonstration of the importance it places on providing high-quality homes for local people.
23 Mar 2017
An update on our plans for March Hare homes
Dozens of people got in touch for a consultation this month on our plans for 15 new council homes on the site of the former March Hare pub.
22 Mar 2017
Youth Forum at Stevenage Museum
If you are in year 10 - 13 we want to hear your ideas!
16 Mar 2017
Changes to business rates announced in the March 2017 Budget
The chancellor has announced some changes to business rates from 1 April 2017.
15 Mar 2017
Council tenant needed for Management Board
As a council tenant would you like to be more involved in the decisions that affect how your housing services are run?
15 Mar 2017
Community Centres - share your views
Have your say on your local community centre
24 Feb 2017
Council executive decision - Stevenage Football Club
For several years, Stevenage Borough Council has faced continuing financial challenges.
20 Feb 2017
Electric car club launches
Stevenage Borough Council has worked with a private car club to bring a fleet of electric cars to Stevenage for people to use as a greener transport alternative.
15 Feb 2017
Play area consultation
We would like the help of local children and young people in selecting the play equipment that they would like to see in their local play area.
10 Feb 2017
Who is Gordon Craig?
Edward Gordon Craig, one of the most radical and influential forces on the world’s stages is to be the subject of a newly curated major exhibition at Stevenage Museum
03 Feb 2017
Be safe when letting people into your home
Please be safe when letting people into your home. All our staff and our contractors’ staff carry full face photo identification and all our appointments are made by prior arrangement.
26 Jan 2017
Ice safety
During this cold and frosty weather, some parts of the lakes at Fairlands Valley Park are frozen over. While it may be tempting to walk or play on the frozen water, please stay off the ice.
13 Dec 2016
Council Tax empty homes charges are changing
Council Tax Empty Homes charges for Stevenage are changing from 1 April 2017
28 Nov 2016
Support Small Business Saturday
Support local businesses and take advantage of discounts, offers and giveaways at shops across the town at Small Business Saturday on Saturday 3 December.
24 Oct 2016
Celebrations underway to mark 50 years of playwork
Celebrations to mark 50 years of providing free play services in Stevenage are underway and we are on the hunt for some of the play centres’ stars of the past.
24 Oct 2016
Celebrating 70 years of Stevenage new town
On 11 November 1946, Stevenage was designated the UK’s first new town.
31 Dec 2015
What do you think of our Green Spaces?
We’d like to know what you think about our green spaces – parks, woodlands and open spaces – and we have launched new green space surveys for Stevenage.

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