Plymouth City Council

Plymouth City Council

2/14/2025, 11:40:22 AM

🐦 The early bird catches the worm… that’s why we’re offering residents who sign up for garden waste collections before Sunday 16 February a discounted price of £45 for the season! For people signing up after this date, the cost will be £55. Find out more ➡️ https://ow.ly/2YAB50UFWxO

Plymouth City Council

2/18/2025, 11:19:47 AM

📢 New support for foster carers: helping kids stay in loving Plymouth homes A new package of support has been developed to help children and young people with higher levels of need to live in a family home in or near to Plymouth. The new ‘Step Forward Scheme’ for foster carers has been developed by Foster for Plymouth to address the challenge of a growing number of children in residential care. Foster carers who support children with complex needs will receive: ✔️Financial support: A minimum of £800/week (£41,600/year) ✔️Professional support: Access to mental health experts and dedicated social workers ✔️Peer support: Buddy systems and monthly group meetings 💙 Do you want to make a difference in children’s lives, right here in Plymouth? Contact the Foster for Plymouth team on [email protected] or 01752 308762. Read more here: https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/news/greater-support-foster-carers-help-children-out-residential-care

Plymouth City Council

2/21/2025, 5:09:03 PM

📢 Funding to help build affordable homes in Plymouth! Nearly £8 million in new funding will speed up affordable housing construction in Plymouth, supporting the Plan for Homes, which has delivered over 7,500 homes so far. Now with a total budget of £11.5 million, the plan aims to try to tackle the housing crisis in Plymouth. Ongoing and upcoming projects include affordable homes in Colebrook Road, Plympton, and flats at the former North Prospect library site. 🏘️ More developments are on the way Read more ➡️ https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/news/funding-help-build-homes-plymouth

Plymouth City Council

2/24/2025, 5:09:15 PM

🚢 Smooth sailing ahead as Mount Edgcumbe Slipway reopens! The Mount Edgcumbe slipway has officially reopened following extensive repairs, ensuring safe and reliable access for Cremyll Ferry passengers. The repair works, which began in late October, have been successfully completed, and the slipway is now fully operational. Read more here ➡️ https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/news/smooth-sailing-ahead-mount-edgcumbe-slipway-reopens

Plymouth City Council

1/31/2025, 4:19:48 PM

🎉 The Fit & Fed programme is BACK in Plymouth for 2025! Thousands of children in Plymouth will get to enjoy FREE healthy lunches, fun activities, and so much more during the school holidays! Thanks to confirmed funding from the Department for Education’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, Fit & Fed will return this Easter, summer, and Christmas. This fantastic initiative is all about supporting families with children who receive benefits-related free school meals. Eligible children can get active, try new activities, and enjoy nutritious meals at no cost. Take a look at our short highlights video to recap Fit & Fed 2024 📽️ Read more here ➡️ https://ow.ly/6XPM50URecb

Plymouth City Council

2/10/2025, 6:33:06 PM

📢 Important decisions about local services in Plymouth were made at today's Cabinet meeting! Cabinet members agreed a draft budget for 2025/26, which invests more in critical services. Watch our short video roundup for all the details! 🎥

Plymouth City Council

2/11/2025, 5:16:48 PM

🎉 Half-term is almost here! If you're stuck for ideas on how to keep the kids entertained, we've got you covered! We've rounded up a list of FREE activities, events, and fun things to do so you can make lasting memories with the family without worrying about your budget. Check out the full list here ➡️ https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/free-things-do-plymouth

Plymouth City Council

2/12/2025, 4:25:18 PM

📢 We’re 17 weeks into the Armada Way project and wow, the contractors are certainly getting on with the giant task in hand! There’s an average of 60 workers on site keeping up the pace of the scheme that’s on time and on budget ✔️ Find out more facts on our Instagram page ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/plymouthcitycouncil/