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10 more sleeps. 🎄✨
The countdown is on for Gravesham’s Christmas Lights Switch-On.
📅 Saturday 14 November
🕚 11am–6pm
📍 Gravesend Town Centre
Come for the atmosphere. Stay for the lights.
More: tinyurl.com/yxk3d8xc
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Postal voter? 📮 Have you heard from us?
If we’ve contacted you about reapplying, please follow the instructions provided.
Find out more: gravesham.gov.uk/elections-v…
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We’re hiring a Deputy Venue & Operations Manager for The Woodville.
Lead teams, support events and help deliver great experiences for audiences, performers and visitors.
📍 Gravesend
💷 £41,177–£43,111
📅 Apply by 8 November
Apply: gravesham.gov.uk/jobs/deputy…
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Have you responded to your canvass form yet? 📬
If we’ve asked you to take action, please follow the instructions on the front.
More info: gravesham.gov.uk/canvass
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Christmas Day out? Sorted. ✨
Live entertainment, family fun, Santa Bus, Giant Snow Globe and the Christmas Lights Switch-On, all in Gravesend Town Centre.
📅 Saturday 14 November
⏰ 11am–6pm
📍 Gravesend Town Centre
Plan your day: https:/tinyurl.com/yxk3d8xc
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Could you be a calm, professional presence on Gravesham’s streets?
We’re hiring a Civil Enforcement Officer.
📍 Gravesend
💷 £27,664–£29,461
📅 Apply by 8 November
Apply: gravesham.gov.uk/jobs/civil-…
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Could one hour help you better support someone experiencing domestic abuse? 💻
Join a FREE #16DaysofActivism webinar to learn more about domestic abuse, specialist services and how to signpost someone to support.
🔗 Register: domesticabuseservices.org.uk…
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Could your admin skills help support people facing difficult housing situations?
We’re hiring a Housing Solutions Administrator.
📍 Gravesend
💷 £27,664–£29,461
📅 Apply by 1 November
Apply: gravesham.gov.uk/jobs/housin…
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Tomorrow, St Gregory’s Park is coming alive, with free sports and activity sessions for children and young people aged 5-16.
Don’t miss out!
📍St Gregory’s Park, Gravesend
📆 27–30 October
🎟️ Free to attend
Find out more: gravesham.govocal.com/en-GB/…
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We’re hiring a Toilet Attendant to help keep Gravesham’s public facilities clean, safe and welcoming.
📍 Civic Centre, Gravesend
💷 £26,004
📅 Apply by 1 November
Apply: gravesham.gov.uk/ToiletAtten…
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Need something free to keep the kids active this half-term? ⚽
Free sports and activity sessions are taking place at St Gregory’s Park, Gravesend, for ages 5–16.
📅 27–30 October
🎟️ Free to attend
Find out more: gravesham.govocal.com/en-GB/…
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Your Christmas day out? Sorted. 🎄
Live music • K-Pop • Santa • rides • panto • Christmas lights
All in Gravesend. All in one day. Free.
📅 Saturday 14 November
🕚 11am–6pm
📍 Gravesend Town Centre
Plan your day: gravesham.gov.uk/events/even…
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Love keeping things organised and supporting work that makes a difference locally?
We’re hiring a Communities and Inclusive Growth Administrator.
📍 Gravesend
💻 Hybrid
💷 £27,664–£29,461
📅 Apply by 1 November
Apply: gravesham.gov.uk/jobs/commun…
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Service update
All services on our website, including our online forms, are now back to normal.
Thank you for your patience while we carried out the essential updates, and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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Some of our online forms are unavailable this morning while we carry out essential updates.
We are working hard to have them back online soon.
Please only call our customer services team if your enquiry is urgent.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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👠 The gang are waiting for you!
Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lioness are heading down the Yellow Brick Road for music, mayhem and panto fun at The Woodville. 🌈✨
🎟️ Join them: woodville.co.uk/events/chris…
#WizardOfOz #TheWoodville #Gravesend
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Language matters. 💬
The words we use should hold the abuser accountable, not blame the victim.
Abuse is never the victim’s fault.
🔗 Learn more: domesticabuseservices.org.uk…
Support: 0808 16 89 111
Emergency: 999
#KnowSeeSpeakOut #16Days
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Could your business find a home at Gravesend Borough Market?
All or part of the market is available to lease. The building is not being sold.
Details and enquiries:gravesham.gov.uk/news/articl…
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Join us in remembrance. Veterans, families and neighbours are welcome.
📅 Sunday 8 Nov, 11 am:
Windmill Hill Memorial Gardens, Gravesend
War Memorial, Northfleet
📅 Armistice Day, 11 Nov, 10.55 am:
Community Square, Civic Centre, Gravesend
Please share our invitation.
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Northfleet Harbourside update
UKHSA has no significant concerns about health risks to local people from BRM’s current operations.
Cllr John Burden is seeking further answers from the Secretary of State.
Read more: gravesham.gov.uk/news/articl…
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