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Most of the city’s libraries reopen again from Wednesday 2 December with Covid safety measures in place. We’ll also be extending our popular ‘Order & Collect’ service to community libraries from 7 December.

Batteries that aren't discarded properly can explode, cause fires and endanger people's lives. They should be taken to one of our recycling centres or a local supermarket.

An update on the council’s budget for next year will go to the council’s Policy & Resources committee on Thursday 3 December. The final budget decisions are made at Budget Council in February 2021.

You can join people from across the city online at 6pm on Tuesday 1 December to show support for people living with HIV, and commemorate those who have died.

All seven of the council's leisure centres will re-open on Wednesday 2 December. Welcome back!

Councillors are set to agree a voucher scheme to run over the Christmas and February half-term period for families in greatest need.

Hear from some of our residents from across our diverse communities about their experiences of lockdown, learn how they’ve coped and find out how they’ve looked after their wellbeing through the pandemic.

Make sure you don’t miss out on a Covid business support grant. You can apply now on our website.

If you have EU family or friends, please make sure they’re aware of the EU Settlement Scheme and apply before the 30 June 2021 deadline.

This year it’s even more important to get support if you need help to pay your energy bills or keep your home warm.