Blister packs now recyclable in Forbes - More medicinal blister packs will be kept out of landfill thanks to a recycling initiative between Forbes Shire Council, Flannery’s Pharmacy and Life Pharmacy. Double demerits this Christmas Holidays - Double demerit points will be in force for 13 days over the Christmas and New Year period to improve road safety during the holiday season. EV charging station opened - Travellers driving electric vehicles (EV) will now be able to stop in Forbes to charge their vehicles thanks to the new EV Charging Station on Spring Street. Prepare a Plan B this holiday season - It’s the season of celebration and the Plan B Win a Swag promotion is back to remind anyone planning on drinking with family and friends over the holiday period that planning how they’ll get home safely should be a key part of their preparations. Recycle your textiles in Forbes - Unwanted textiles will be saved from landfill thanks to a recycling initiative Forbes Shire Council has started.