Kent Police Community Surgeries – Bearsted Green 18th April 2026
/in News /by ClerkPC Phillips and PSCO Boyd will be holding a Community Surgery at Bearsted Green on the 18th April between 3-4pm.
Click here for more information
IMPORTANT – Church Lane Car Park Closure
/in News /by ClerkWe can now confirm that the car park will be closed entirely from the 2nd March to 6th March, following this small areas will be cordoned off until the end of the works.
Bearsted Parish Council have appointed Steadline Limited to undertake works to install 3 large soakaways at the Church Lane car park to alleviate surface water run off.
The work is scheduled to begin on the 2nd March 2026. Completion expected by the 20th March 2026. During this time some areas of the car park will be closed off, therefore limiting the number of parking spaces available. For a short time during this period the car park will need to be completely closed and we will be provide exact dates in due course.
We ask anyone intending to park in other local roads during this time to be considerate of residents and to park responsibly.
If you would like more information on this project, please contact the office at clerk@bearstedparishcouncil.gov.uk
IMPORTANT – Church Lane Car Park
/in News /by ClerkBearsted Parish Council have appointed Steadline Limited to undertake works to install 3 large soakaways at the Church Lane car park to alleviate surface water run off.
The work is scheduled to begin on the 2nd March 2026. Completion expected by the 20th March 2026. During this time some areas of the car park will be closed off, therefore limiting the number of parking spaces available. For a short time during this period the car park will need to be completely closed and we will be provide exact dates in due course.
We ask anyone intending to park in other local roads during this time to be considerate of residents and to park responsibly.
If you would like more information on this project, please contact the office at clerk@bearstedparishcouncil.gov.uk
My Community Voice – Report Fraud
/in News /by ClerkReport Fraud Launches
This week, the City of London Police, the national lead force for fraud, announced the full public launch of Report Fraud, which has now officially replaced Action Fraud.
A new media and advertising campaign is going live from Monday 19 January to help raise awareness of the brand-new service for reporting cyber crime and fraud.
The advertising campaign will run across radio and social channels, featuring the service’s clear new visual identity and message, ‘Every Report Counts’.
Campaign Video can be viewed by clicking HERE
To report cyber crime and fraud click HERE
Planning Meeting Cancelled – Jan 26
/in News /by Deputy ClerkThe January meeting of the Planning Committee has been cancelled due to minimal applications.
The next meeting is scheduled for 24th February 2026.
National Highways – Temporary Road Closure – Newnham Court Roundabout To M20 Junction 7 Roundabout, Maidstone
/in News /by ClerkPlease note, new dates and times have been agreed for these works. Start date is 29th January 2026, with estimated completion by 30th January 2026, between the hours of 22:00 and 06:00 only.
Due to works planned to be undertaken by National Highways, it will be necessary to close part of Newnham Court Roundabout To Junction 7 Roundabout, Maidstone, from 13th October 2025 with estimated completion by 25th October 2025.
Newnham Court Roundabout To Junction 7 Roundabout, Maidstone, will be closed on the A249 northbound carriageway to M20 Junction 7, London Bound on Slip, between the hours of 20:00 and 06:00 Monday to Friday nights only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any Northbound through traffic is via Newnham Court Roundabout, A249 Bearsted Road, A249 Sittingbourne Road, A249 Albion Place, A249 Andrew Broughton Way, A249 Ashford Road, A249 Wat Tyler Way, A249 Mote Road, A249 Knightrider Street, A229 Mill Street, A229 Bishops Way, A229 Fairmeadow, A229 Royal Engineers Road, A229 Chatham Road, A229 Blue Bell Hill, A229 Maidstone Road, Tiger Moth Roundabout, A229 Maidstone Road, Horsted Roundabout, A229 City Way, City Way Roundabout, A2 New Road, A2 New Road Avenue, A2 New Road, Luton Arches Roundabout, A2 Chatham Hill, A2 Rainham Road, A2 Watling Street, Will Adams Roundabout, A2 Watling Street, Bowaters Roundabout, A2 London Road, A2 High Street, A2 Moor Street, A2 London Road, A2 Hartlip Hill, A2 London Road, A2 High Street, A2 Boyces Hill, A2 Keycol Hill, Key Street Roundabout, Key Street Slip Southbound On, A249 Maidstone Road, A249 Sittingbourne Road, A249 Detling Hill and A249 Sittingbourne Road.
The alternative route for any Southbound through Traffic is via A249 Sittingbourne Road, A249 Detling Hill, A249 Sittingbourne Road, A249 Maidstone Road, Key Street Slip Northbound Off, Key Street Roundabout, A2 Keycol Hill, A2 Boyces Hill, A2 High Street, A2 London Road, A2 Hartlip Hill, A2 London Road, A2 Moor Street, A2 High Street, A2 London Road, Bowaters Roundabout, A2 Watling Street, Will Adams Roundabout, A2 Watling Street, A2 Rainham Road, A2 Chatham Hill, Luton Arches Roundabout, A2 New Road, A2 New Road Avenue, A2 New Road, City Way Roundabout, A229 City Way, Horsted Roundabout, A229 Maidstone Road, Tiger Moth Roundabout, A229 Maidstone Road, A229 Blue Bell Hill, A229 Chatham Road, A229 Royal Engineers Road, A229 Fairmeadow, A229 Bishops Way, A229 Palace Avenue, A229 Lower Stone Street, A249 Mote Road, A249 Wat Tyler Way, A249 Andrew Broughton Way, A249 Albion Place, A249 Sittingbourne Road, and A249 Bearsted Road.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce to allow highway repair and maintenance works to be carried out, works are undertaken by National Highways.
For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=143942092
For information regarding this closure please contact National Highways on 03001 235 000, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.
The Kent County Council Highways Helpline phone number is: 03000 418181