New Council App Launched

A new South Gloucestershire Council app has launched, making it easier for residents to access council services from their smartphone or tablet.

As well as checking waste and recycling collection dates, residents are able to add their address to the app and sign up for push notifications to get weekly reminders of what bins and boxes to put out and when. There is also a handy tool allowing you to search by product to see if something can be recycled and which container to put it in. Or you can book a slot via the app to take things to the Sort It recycling centre.

The app can also be used to find out about planning applications nearby, review the plans and submit responses. Other localised information includes finding your nearest park, library or public toilet and other facilities in your area and view them on a map.

Users will be able to report things like potholes and flooded roads, apply for support including community meals and telecare devices, and people who have or set up a customer account, will be able to manage their council tax online. You will be able to search and contact your local councillor and read the latest council news.

The council will be adding new features over the coming months, including another way for residents to easily have their say on consultations, for example.

The free South Gloucestershire Council app is available to download from the Apple App Store, or Google Play Store for Android phone users. Just search for South Gloucestershire Council.