We are honoured to be hosting the Kent Speak Their Name Suicide Memorial Quilt at the Blake Gallery in the Civic Centre. Each square remembers a life loved and missed. On display until 17 March. Visitors are welcome to view the quilt and leave a message of reflection.

You’re invited 🌙✨ Join Kent Muslim Hands for an Interfaith Ramadan Iftar in Gravesend. 🗓 21 Feb ⏰ 5pm 📍 Town Centre Open to all. Come share a meal and connect with your community.

Renting is changing. As a landlord you will need to get on top of these important changes. The law will change on 1st May 2026, and it will affect how you manage your tenancies. Act now: read the guidance, and check what you need to do at gov.uk/rentingischanging or

⏳ Two weeks left to have your say There’s still time to share your thoughts on the future of St Andrew’s Gardens. 👉 Take the short survey here https://gravesham.govocal.com/en-GB/projects/st-andrew-s-gardens-landscape-project-phase-2

We are supporting the UK Government's mission to halve violence against women and girls in a decade. The ENOUGH campaign helps everyone see abuse for what it is. Find out more: gov.uk/ENOUGH

Gravesham is full of people who go above and beyond for others. If you know someone who deserves recognition for their voluntary work, now is the time to nominate them for the Gravesham Community Awards.  https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/news/article/187/gravesham-community-awards-2025

The Housing Hub is coming to King’s Farm. 📅 25 Feb | ⏰ 10am–1pm 📍 King’s Farm, Gravesend Council tenants can drop in to discuss: • Repairs • Damp & mould • Anti-social behaviour • Housing options • Digital services No appointment needed. More: https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/housinghub

Your councils are changing!  Have your say here⬇️ https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/local-government-reorganisation-in-kent-and-medway/proposals-for-local-government-reorganisation-in-kent-and-medway

⏳ Two weeks left to have your say There’s still time to share your thoughts on the future of St Andrew’s Gardens. 👉 Take the short survey here https://gravesham.govocal.com/en-GB/projects/st-andrew-s-gardens-landscape-project-phase-2

⏳ Two weeks left to have your say There’s still time to share your thoughts on the future of St Andrew’s Gardens. 👉 Take the short survey here https://gravesham.govocal.com/en-GB/projects/st-andrew-s-gardens-landscape-project-phase-2

It’s not love if it hurts. This Valentine’s Day, learn how to spot the signs of domestic abuse, and what to do if you or someone you know needs help. Support is available: 🔗 www.domesticabuseservices.org.uk  #KnowSeeSpeakOut #EndDomesticAbuse

The Housing Hub is coming to King’s Farm. 📅 25 Feb | ⏰ 10am–1pm 📍 King’s Farm, Gravesend Council tenants can drop in to discuss: • Repairs • Damp & mould • Anti-social behaviour • Housing options • Digital services No appointment needed. More: https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/housinghub

Looking for free half-term fun? ❄️🎉 Join us for a Winter Fun Family Day at St Andrew’s Gardens. 📍 St Andrew’s Gardens 🗓 17 Feb ⏰ 11am–3pm FREE • No booking • Drop in anytime

Your councils are changing!  Have your say here⬇️ https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/local-government-reorganisation-in-kent-and-medway/proposals-for-local-government-reorganisation-in-kent-and-medway

🏗️ Big news for Gravesham! Works begin this spring on Gravesham’s new Cascades Leisure Centre! 🏊 25m pool 🎢Aqua play & flume 🏀 6-court sports hall 🧒 Soft play & community spaces Read full update: https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/news/article/258/works-to-begin-at-gravesends-new-cascades-leisure-centre

Half term is almost here 🎨🌱📖 Join us at The Lounge for kids’ activities, seed planting & story time. Our repairs and damp & mould team will also be there to help with any questions. 🗓 Wednesday,18 February ⏰ 10.30 am–12 pm No booking needed For Gravesham council tenants

✅ Declutter with ease - and for a good cause! We’ve partnered with Anglo Doorstep Collections to offer free, easy, and reliable doorstep pickups for your preloved items.

🌿 St Andrew’s Gardens Phase II 🌿 Have your say on plans to improve this important riverside space with better access, seating and safer, greener areas. 👉 Take part today: https://gravesham.govocal.com/en-GB/projects/st-andrew-s-gardens-landscape-project-phase-2

Two days to go! Are you a business that pays Business Rates in Gravesham? Then have your say on the council’s proposed Budget for 2026–27. 🗓 Closes Friday 13 February 👉 https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/business-rates/business-ratepayers-budget-consultation

Your councils are changing!  Have your say here⬇️ https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/local-government-reorganisation-in-kent-and-medway/proposals-for-local-government-reorganisation-in-kent-and-medway

Looking for free half-term fun? ❄️🎉 Join us for a Winter Fun Family Day at St Andrew’s Gardens. 📍 St Andrew’s Gardens 🗓 17 Feb ⏰ 11am–3pm FREE • No booking • Drop in anytime

Looking for a new opportunity in housing services? We’re hiring two Housing Operations Assistants to help deliver responsive, high-quality housing services to our residents. Interested? 📧Send your CV and covering letter to [email protected] 🔗https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/jobs/latest-jobs

Everyone deserves healthy, respectful love. Whether you mark Valentine’s Day or not, love should never hurt. If it does, you may be experiencing domestic abuse. Support is available: 🔗www.domesticabuseservices.co.uk #KnowSeeSpeakOut #EndDomesticAbuse #YouAreNotAlone

Half term is almost here 🎨🌱📖 Join us at The Lounge for kids’ activities, seed planting & story time. Our repairs and damp & mould team will also be there to help with any questions. 🗓 Wednesday,18 February ⏰ 10.30 am–12 pm No booking needed For Gravesham council tenants

Calling Gravesham business ratepayers 👋 We’re running a consultation on the Council’s proposed Budget for 2026–27, and your views matter. 🗓 Closes Friday 13 February 👉 https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/business-rates/business-ratepayers-budget-consultation (For businesses that pay Business Rates)

Tomorrow 💛 Your wellbeing matters Join us for a relaxed wellbeing session with practical tips, conversation and refreshments. 📍 The Lounge, Longferry Court 🗓 11 Feb ⏰ 10.30am–12pm Free • No booking needed • Council tenants welcome

We are supporting the UK Government's mission to halve violence against women and girls in a decade. The ENOUGH campaign helps everyone see abuse for what it is. Find out more: gov.uk/ENOUGH

🌿Help shape the future of St Andrew’s Gardens 🌿 We’re inviting the community to help shape the future of this riverside space. Have your say here👇 https://gravesham.govocal.com/en-GB/projects/st-andrew-s-gardens-landscape-project-phase-2

Your councils are changing!  Have your say here⬇️ https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/local-government-reorganisation-in-kent-and-medway/proposals-for-local-government-reorganisation-in-kent-and-medway

Your councils are changing!  Have your say here⬇️ https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/local-government-reorganisation-in-kent-and-medway/proposals-for-local-government-reorganisation-in-kent-and-medway

Your wellbeing matters 💛 Join us for a relaxed wellbeing session with practical tips, conversation and refreshments. 📍 The Lounge, Longferry Court 🗓 11 Feb ⏰ 10.30 am–12 pm Free • No booking needed • Open to council tenants

Half term is almost here 🎨🌱📖 Join us at The Lounge for kids’ activities, seed planting & story time. Our repairs and damp & mould team will also be there to help with any questions. 🗓 Wednesday,18 February ⏰ 10.30 am–12 pm No booking needed For Gravesham council tenants

Today, we mark the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and stand against this abuse, today and every day. If you or someone you know is affected, confidential support is available: 🔗www.nhs.uk/conditions/female-genital-mutilation-fgm/national-fgm-support-clinics

Your wellbeing matters 💛 Join us for a relaxed wellbeing session with practical tips, conversation and refreshments. 📍 The Lounge, Longferry Court 🗓 11 Feb ⏰ 10.30 am–12 pm Free • No booking needed • Open to council tenants

Your wellbeing matters 💛 Join us for a relaxed wellbeing session with practical tips, conversation and refreshments. 📍 The Lounge, Longferry Court 🗓 11 Feb ⏰ 10.30 am–12 pm Free • No booking needed • Open to council tenants

Your wellbeing matters 💛 Join us for a relaxed wellbeing session with practical tips, conversation and refreshments. 📍 The Lounge, Longferry Court 🗓 11 Feb ⏰ 10.30 am–12 pm Free • No booking needed • Open to council tenants

Renting is changing. As a landlord you will need to get on top of these important changes. The law will change on 1st May 2026, and it will affect how you manage your tenancies. Act now: read the guidance, and check what you need to do at gov.uk/rentingischanging or

If you’re made to do something sexual without consent, or feel unable to say “no”, this is sexual abuse. Support is available across Kent & Medway. 📞 Kent: 0808 168 9111 | Medway: 0800 917 9948 🔗 www.domesticabuseservices.org.uk #KnowSeeSpeakOut #YouAreNotAlone

Have your say on the future of St Andrew’s Gardens 🌿 Drop into our public consultation to view plans, ask questions and share your ideas. 📍 Three Daws, Gravesend 🗓 5 Feb | ⏰ 12–7pm No booking needed. Your views matter.

We are supporting the UK Government's mission to halve violence against women and girls in a decade. The ENOUGH campaign helps everyone see abuse for what it is. Find out more: gov.uk/ENOUGH

We’re hiring: Business Applications Officer Are you an experienced developer looking for a role with real purpose? Join our IT team and help design and support digital systems that underpin vital public services in Gravesham. 👉Apply: https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/jobs/business-applications-officer

We’re hiring: Housing Options Officers Do you have experience in housing advice and want a role where your work truly matters? Join our Housing Needs Team and help support residents who are homeless or at risk of losing their home. 👉Apply:https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/jobs/housing-options-officer

We’re recruiting a Housing Allocations Officer 🏠 Permanent role | Hybrid working | Great benefits Help support local residents and make a real difference. Apply by 3 Feb 👉 https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/jobs/housing-allocations-officer

🏳️‍🌈 Today, we mark the start of #LGBTQHistoryMonth. We’re flying the LGBTQ+ flag throughout February to celebrate LGBTQ+ history, visibility and contribution. This year’s theme is Science and Innovation, highlighting the impact of LGBTQ+ people in shaping progress and discovery.

Postal voters are now required to reapply for their postal vote every three years.  If you had a postal vote in place before 31 October 2023 you’ll need to reapply before 31 January 2026.  All postal voters who need to reapply will be contacted by email or post to let them know what to do next.

Concerned about an adult? Noticing is not nosiness. If you are concerned about an adult, report it.

Big News for Young Darts Stars! 🎯 A brand-new JDC Darts Centre is opening at Wombwell Park! Want to know more, contact them at: [email protected].

♻️ Don’t throw these items away… give them a new home instead! Clothes 👕 Shoes 👟 Toys 🧸 Kitchenware 🍽️ Small electricals 🔌 & much more! Your unwanted items can still make a big difference.

Renting is changing. As a landlord you will need to get on top of these important changes. These changes will affect how you manage your tenancies. They are easy to stay on top of, read the guidance at http://www.gravesham.gov.uk/renting-is-changing

Postal voters are now required to reapply for their postal vote every three years.  If you had a postal vote in place before 31 October 2023 you’ll need to reapply before 31 January 2026.  All postal voters who need to reapply will be contacted by email or post to let them know what to do next.