The Parish Council Needs You

We would like to thank Neil Francis, who recently stepped down from his role as Parish Councillor, for his commitment and support on our Communications Committee and with events. We wish Neil all the best for the future.

The Parish Council now has two vacancies for the role of Parish Councillor. Do you have some spare time, would you like to be more involved in the Community? If so this could be the role for you.

Concerned about traffic and road issues? Our Traffic and Transport Committee are working on several initiatives to make Bearsted safer.

Enjoy local community events? Our Communications Committee are involved in several events and are always looking for new innovative ways to communicate with residents.

Bearsted Village – our Environment Committee is involved in maintaining and improving our open spaces, play areas, the village Green, benches, memorials, and many more assets.

We also have a Planning Committee, HR Committee and Finance Working Group – could you bring some expertise in these areas?

If this sounds interesting and you would like some more information, please contact the Parish Clerk at clerk@bearstedparishcouncil.gov.uk or call 01622 630165 or pop into the office for a chat.

Good News! Summer Playscheme Update

Good News! We have had confirmation today that Amanda (Playscheme Leader) will be running a summer Playscheme this year.

The Playscheme will now be held at the Madginford Hall with access to the Madginford School field.

There will be 2 tickets available.

Week 1 – 24th & 25th July £60.00 (2 days)

Week 2 – 28th July to 1st August £150.00 (5 days)

Playscheme will run from 9am to 3pm each day.

Please note this event is no longer run by the Parish Council however we will be assisting Amanda by selling ticket via our website.  The date these go on sale will be announced soon.

Meadow Bank Update

A huge thank you the Medway Valley Countryside Partnership team and volunteers, who have made a great start on the steps at Meadow Bank. Nice to see a local making full use of the area!

If anyone is interested in helping there are still 3 workdays on the 15th, 22nd & 29th May. For more information please contact the Clerk at clerk@bearstedparishcouncil.gov.uk

Bearsted Cricket Club summer itinerary

Cricket Club Poster

Bearsted CAN – People Planet Pint Night – 6th May 2025

Hazlitt – Wind in the Willows Bearsted Green 22nd August 2025

The Hazlitt Theater presents The Wind in the Willows on the Green – 22nd August 2025

Please click here to book tickets

Hazlitt - Wind in the Willows

Community Warden Service

Bearsted Parish Council are delighted to welcome Sally Williams back to the village. Sally provides such a valuable service to the Parish and all residents.

Sally W Poster Apr 25 (002)

Elizabeth Harvie Field complaint

Bearsted Parish Council have been made aware of the wooden posts planted at the Elizabth Harvie field over what looks like a covered hole.

Before we investigate further and have this removed, we appeal to anybody responsible to get in touch so we can understand what has happened.

Email clerk@bearstedparishcouncil.gov.uk or call 01622 630165.

We remind residents this is a public open space and all activity on the field must have permission from the Parish Council.