Digging for Giving – Church Lane Allotment

/in /by

Bearsted Parish Council have recently provided a plot at Church Landway Allotment site, at a peppercorn rent. This is for a new initiative called Digging for Giving. Volunteers are cultivating the plot, and all produce grown will be donated to local food banks, and other charitable organisations.
If there are any businesses or individuals who would like help, the group would welcome any donations of seeds, compost etc, or unwanted garden tools.
If you are involved in a food bank or any similar organisation that distributes food to those in need, please register your interest. Please contact Tony at diggingforgiving@gmail.com

person writing on white paper

Planning Application Consultations – New process from March 2024

/in /by

Planning Application Consultations – New process from March 2024

From March 2024 the way the Bearsted Parish Council review local planning applications will change.

Monthly Planning meetings will no longer take place.

Applications will be reviewed by Councillors and referred to Full Council if it is felt BPC need to submit a comment.

As a resident if you are concerned about a Planning Application you can comment directly to Maidstone Borough Council.

If you would like advice or support from BPC, please contact the office.

Annual Parish Meeting

/in , /by
Come and join us for this year’s Annual Parish Meeting on Tuesday 2nd April at Bearsted Golf Club from 6.30pm.
 
All residents are welcome and refreshments will be provided. This is a great opportunity to chat with your local community groups and councillors and find out what has been going on over the past year.
 
If you would like to attend please email: lauren.white@bearstedparishcouncil.gov.uk or call the office on 01622 630165.
 
We hope to see you there!

 

May 2024 Election

/in /by
Poll Notice May 24 Bearsted Ward

IMPORTANT – Shopper Bus Services

/in , /by
Due to roadworks which will take place on Ware Street between Hockers Lane and the Kim’s roundabout, this stretch of road will be closed to traffic between mid-March and mid-May.
 
A reduced temporary timetable will be in place from the start until the works are completed in May.
 
Once a start date has been confirmed, we will publish the temporary timetable.
 
The bus will start at Detling Village then continue to Bearsted, traveling via the A20 to Grove Green & Maidstone. The return journey will take the same route.

The Big Plastic Count 2024

/in /by

Bearsted CAN are taking part in the Big Plastic Count in March and welcome residents to join them….

Kent Police Newsletter, Winter 2024

/in , /by

Helen Whately Newsletter 2024

/in /by
Please see Helen Whately’s MP February 2024 Newsletter for recent updates:
 

 

Playscheme 2024

/in , /by

Playscheme 2024 – Save the date!

This year’s Summer Playscheme will be held at Roseacre Junior School:

Week 1: 24th– 26th July (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday only)

Reduced week due to teacher training days taking place at the school on Monday and Tuesday

Week 2: 29th July- 2nd Aug (Monday-Friday)

Tickets will go on sales later in the year. Keep an eye on our website and Facebook page for more information.

 

Church Landway – Notice of Closure

/in /by

The Church Landway will be closed temporarily the week commencing 19th February whilst work is undertaken to replace the broken light bollards. Details of the closure are attached. 

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

KM77 a22446 TTRO Closure by Notice 12-02-24
 KM77 a22446 TTRO Plan 12-02-24