Early bin collections

Due to the predicted high temperatures from Tuesday 11 August to Friday 14 August, please present your bin by 6am on your collection day during this period.

Moving house checklist

Things to check when moving house

To set up/switch:

  • Council tax
  • Electric
  • Gas
  • Water
  • TV licence
  • Buildings/contents insurance

Change address - benefits:

  • Universal credit (where you live and housing costs)
  • Child benefit
  • Employment and support allowance
  • Jobseekers allowance
  • Child tax credit
  • Disability living allowance/personal independence payment
  • Other

Change address - money:

  • Bank
  • Building Society
  • Catalogue
  • Credit card
  • Hire purchase

Change address - health:

  • Doctor
  • Dentist
  • Opticians
  • Hospital

Change address - work:

  • Your employer
  • Your partner's employer

Change address - motoring:

  • Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
  • Breakdown cover
  • Vehicle registration
  • Vehicle insurance

Electoral role:

  • Family
  • Friends
  • Library
  • Schools/colleges
  • Subscriptions

Last updated: 11/08/2026 09:42