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- Today in the county
- BinsNormal collections
- FerryNot running, high water
- CouncilThursday, 6:30 pm
- LibrariesOpen until 7 pm
This week in Wexmoor
Posted on the board outside County Hall
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C9 resurfacing starts near Ellery Cross
Night work, 8 pm to 5 am, for two weeks. One lane stays open under signals. Buses keep their stops.
Roadworks on the map -
Harl's Ferry library now open until 7 pm
Late opening on weekdays from this week, after 1,200 residents asked for it in the spring survey.
Library hours -
Polling places set for the 12 November county ballot
Five polling places, open 7 am to 8 pm, for the vote on the river defence levy. Wexmouth moves to the Lifeboat Hall this year.
Find your polling place
Council meets Thursday
Thursday 29 October, 6:30 pmCouncil Chamber, County Hall
Every meeting is open to the public, streamed live and recorded. Anyone who lives or works in the county may speak for three minutes.
On the agenda
- 1Opening, apologies and declarations6:30 pm
- 2Public speaking, up to ten speakers6:35 pm
- 3Ferry Lane: the closure and next steps7:05 pm
- 4Library late opening: the first month7:35 pm
- 5C9 resurfacing, phase two contract7:50 pm
- 6Next year's budget: timetable and consultation8:10 pm
- 7Questions from members, and close8:40 pm
Where the money goes
This year the county spends $212m. Tap a block to see what it pays for, or switch to your share as a resident.
Public safety
Sheriff, fire, ambulance and the 911 centre
$58.0m$690 27% of the budget
What it pays for
- Sheriff's office and patrols $24.5m$292
- Fire and rescue, four stations $17.0m$202
- Ambulance service $10.5m$125
- 911 dispatch centre $6.0m$71
Roads, bridges and the ferry
410 miles of road, 23 bridges and the ferry
$41.5m$494 20% of the budget
What it pays for
- Resurfacing and potholes $18.0m$214
- Bridges and culverts $9.5m$113
- Winter gritting and snow $5.0m$59
- The Harl's Ferry crossing $4.5m$54
- Streetlights and signs $4.5m$54
Health and family
Clinics, care at home and housing help
$36.0m$429 17% of the budget
What it pays for
- Care at home for older residents $14.0m$167
- Child and family support $11.0m$131
- Public health clinics $6.5m$77
- Housing help $4.5m$54
Running the county
Courts, elections, records, debt and the council itself
$30.0m$357 14% of the budget
What it pays for
- Repaying borrowing $11.0m$131
- Finance, IT and staff $8.5m$101
- Courts and records $8.0m$95
- Elections $1.5m$18
- The council and its meetings $1.0m$12
Water, river and floods
Clean water, drains, bins and the river walls
$27.5m$327 13% of the budget
What it pays for
- Water treatment and pipes $15.0m$178
- Flood defences on the Wex $7.5m$89
- Bins and recycling $5.0m$60
Parks and libraries
Four libraries, nine parks and the Common
$19.0m$226 9% of the budget
What it pays for
- Libraries $8.0m$95
- Parks and riverside paths $7.0m$83
- Youth clubs and sport $4.0m$48
Tap a block to see what it pays for.
Get involved
Volunteer, join a board, or tell us what you think before we decide.
| Opportunity | Type | Closes | Take part |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Lane flood defence optionsThree designs for raising the lane and the landing | Consultation | 14 Nov 2026 | Have your say |
| Next year's budget prioritiesRank what matters most before the draft is written | Consultation | 30 Nov 2026 | Have your say |
| Parks and River BoardTwo seats, meets monthly, no experience needed | Board seat | 6 Nov 2026 | Apply |
| Library TrusteesOne seat for a resident of Brannock Hill | Board seat | 20 Nov 2026 | Apply |
| Riverbank clean-up, Ferry MeadowsSaturday 7 November, gloves and grabbers provided | Volunteering | 5 Nov 2026 | Sign up |
| Snow buddies for older neighboursClear one path after heavy snow, all winter | Volunteering | Open all year | Sign up |
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Contact the county
Call the right desk first time. Lines are open weekdays 8:30 am to 5 pm, and until 7 pm on Thursdays.
Flooding or a dangerous road, any hour 555-0199By department
County Hall is open
- Monday to Wednesday
- 8:30 am to 5 pm
- Thursday
- 8:30 am to 7 pm
- Friday
- 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
- Weekends
- Closed
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