stevenage borough council
Stevenage
We’re really pleased you’ve chosen to move here. Surrounded by the leafy
countryside of Hertfordshire, Stevenage is a town steeped in rich heritage and
culture, with a long history spanning back to Saxon times. There’s lots to think
about when you’ve just moved, so we’ve put together a summary of a few pointers
that should help. Key things for you to do now you’ve moved in Tell our Council
Tax service(opens in new window) that you’ve moved in and sort out a direct
debit. Register to vote in Stevenage – you won’t be able to vote in any
elections if you don’t register after moving. Find out when your bins will be
collected and who your local councillors are. See what bin to use for your
recycling and refuse. Take all your packing boxes to the town’s recycling
centre. Leisure, Culture and Wellbeing Stevenage Museum, located underneath St.
Andrew and St. George's Church near the town centre, is a small, family-friendly
museum which tells the story of the town from pre historic Stevenage through to
the modern day, including the evolution of Britain’s first post-war new town.
The town’s design means it has a great range of parks and open spaces in all
areas, including our 120 acre Fairlands Valley Park with a series of four lakes,
water sports and a splash park and our Town Centre Gardens. The Arts and Leisure
Centre(opens in new window) houses the Gordon Craig Theatre, sports facilities
and a gym. The town also boasts its own swimming pool(opens in new window) golf
centre(opens in new window) and over 45 km of dedicated cycleways. A place to
shop and spend time Stevenage is home to some of the UK’s leading retailers and
high street favourites, in the town centre, the old town High Street and retail
parks. Our major regeneration programme(opens in new window) will also introduce
a range of new and exciting shopping and leisure opportunities for residents and
consumers. Part of Hertfordshire Several of our great public services provided
locally are run by Hertfordshire County Council(opens in new window) including
our primary and secondary schools, wide network of roads and the two great
libraries in the town centre and the High Street. World leading science and
technology Our town is home to three international, sector-leading organisations
in Airbus, MBDA and GSK, all of which are based on Gunnels Wood Road, one of the
largest employment areas in the East of England. Don’t be surprised when you see
on the news that Mars rovers, space satellites and more are designed and built
here.
