We are really proud that our composting initiative at Hart's Green Garden has worked 🙌 🎉

Plot holders are now using this lovely compost, created from green waste materials from the management of our wider country park, to grow their own veggies! 🥕 🥔

Voting in person and not sure where your polling station is for the 2 May elections? It’s printed on your polling card or you can check at wheredoivote.co.uk by typing in your postcode.

⚠️ Fleet Pond Car Park Maintenance , week commencing 15 April ⚠️

Parking availability will be significantly reduced during this time.

⛔ The car park will be CLOSED for one day only, on Wednesday 17 April due to the use of heavy machinery ⛔

Fleet Pond

You can now apply online for a postal vote. If you don't already have a postal vote and would like one for the elections on Thursday 2 May, you have until 5pm on 17 April to apply. Visit gov.uk/apply-postal-v… to apply.

What’s new? Support for those returning from hospital, Citizen’s Advice Outreach, conservation volunteering, pan-disability football, Cody Astronomical Society and more! See what you can find today at hereforhartdirectory.org.uk

Energy saving grants are available for residents whose combined annual income is below £36,000. Upgrades such as heating controls to improve energy efficiency or installing solar panels will reduce your bills. For more information on grants, visit bit.ly/3VFgEIR

Details of those standing in the 2 May district, parish and police and crime commissioner elections are published on our website at hart.gov.uk/voting-and-ele…

We made some changes to garden waste collection schedules at the end of February. If you haven't put your garden waste bin out since then, you may find your day has changed. Not sure of your collection day? Check online at hart.gov.uk/waste-and-recy…

Did you know two thirds of all freshwater species are found in ponds?

The ranger team manages many ponds in the district, from the largest lake in Hampshire to small woodland ponds, supporting a wealth of wildlife, including Great Crested Newts Common Frogs and Dragonflies.

Poll cards have now been sent out for the local elections on Thursday 2 May. Do you know where you vote?
Some polling station locations may have changed so make sure you check your poll card, or look up the location online at wheredoivote.co.uk

Don't miss out on the first repair café run by the owners of Fleet Scoop this Saturday. You can find them in The Harlington at 10am.

Please do not bring phones, petrol equipment, large domestic appliances, microwaves, antiques, watches or clocks and medical equipment.

Whether it's an event, a story, or what you do day to day to live more sustainably, we want to hear about it!
We'll share your knowledge through Impact Hart to help the community work together against climate change. Visit Impact Hart at: bit.ly/3PFh2TF today.

Ticks & the potential risk of #LymeDisease shouldn’t prevent you from enjoying the outdoors, but there are some things you can look out for & do to avoid being bitten. 🌲🌳🌲

👉 bit.ly/4a8FgOt

#BeTickAware #BeLymeAware

Looking for an activity the whole family can enjoy? Check out one of the 17 country parks and greens spaces across Hart. We’ve got lakes, ponds, rivers, heath and woodland and you may even spot a highland cow or two! Visit hart.gov.uk/country-parks-… to choose your day out.

🗳️ Cast your vote however suits you on 2 May – in person, by post or by proxy.

You can now apply online for a postal or proxy vote, by 5pm on 17 April for postal, or for a proxy vote by 5pm on 24 April. Find out more at electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-ele…

For Autism Awareness Day why not learn a little about what it means to be autistic and how you can help support those on the autistic spectrum: bit.ly/understand-aut…

For local support and activities for neurodiverse children visit hereforhartdirectory.org.uk and search ‘Autism’.

From 29-31 March our housing register, Home Connections, is carrying out a system upgrade. No properties will be advertised during this time and you’ll be unable to log in to the system. The service will resume on 1 April and the next bidding cycle will run from 4-7 April 2024.

We wish all our residents a happy Easter.
Please note, our council offices and contact centre are closed on Good Friday and Bank Holiday Monday, but we’re open from 8.30am on Tuesday 2 April. Have an eggcellent time!

Thinking of having an Easter clear-out? Make sure anyone you hire to take away your clutter is a licensed waste carrier. If your rubbish is fly-tipped, you could face an unlimited fine so check their licence first at hants.gov.uk/wasteandrecycl…