Roads and transport
Harbour Bridge closes 24–26 October for repairs
Harbour Bridge will be closed to all traffic from 06:00 on Saturday 24 October to 06:00 on Monday 26 October 2026 while engineers replace its bearings.
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Environment
Free compost weekend at Wren Valley Recycling Centre
Gardeners can collect free compost made from Larkhaven’s garden waste at Wren Valley Recycling Centre on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October 2026.
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Culture and events
Quay Lights festival returns with 40 light installations
Quay Lights returns to Quayside from Friday 6 to Sunday 15 November 2026, with 40 free light installations to explore every evening from 17:00 to 22:00.
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Roads and transport
Tram Line 3 opens to passengers on 21 November
Tram Line 3, the new Green line linking Saltmarsh, the University and Eastcliff, opens to passengers on Saturday 21 November 2026.
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Council
Draft budget 2027 published: tell us your priorities
Our draft budget for 2027 is now published, and we want to hear your priorities by 4 December 2026, before Full Council sets the final budget in February.
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Environment
Weekly food waste collections start in January
Every household in Larkhaven will get a free weekly food waste collection from Monday 4 January 2027, with free caddies delivered in December.
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City news
Central Library now open on Sundays
From Sunday 11 October 2026, Central Library on Quay Square is open every Sunday from 11:00 to 16:00.
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Environment
Street lighting upgrade halves energy use
Replacing 21,400 street lights with LED lanterns has cut the electricity used to light Larkhaven’s streets by 52%, saving around £1.5 million a year.
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City news
Riverside Park reopens after restoration
Riverside Park reopens on Saturday 3 October 2026 after a £2.4 million restoration, with a new playground, a wetland boardwalk and 140 new trees.