Summer Playscheme 2023
2023 Summer Playscheme
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/in News /by ClerkNew Shopper Bus Service – Bearsted, Detling, Maidstone
/in News /by Deputy ClerkBearsted and Detling Parish Councils successfully bid for funding from the Community Transport Fund which will fund a bus service to both villages, initially for two years. The service will commence on Monday 5th June.
For Bearsted residents, there will be a twice daily service to and from Cross Keys and Bearsted Green to Grove Green Tesco, Eclipse Park and Maidstone on Monday to Friday.
Senior bus passes are valid at all times.
Bearsted - Detling - Maidstone Timetable June 2023 PDF
Please check before you travel from Cross Keys in the first week of the service as KCC is undertaking resurfacing work in The Street and Roundwell.
Reporting anti-social behaviour on our rail network
/in News /by Deputy ClerkAn increase in anti-social behaviour on our local rail network has been reported.
To help the transport police, commuters are encouraged to report issues using the Railway Guardian app.
To find out more visit:
My Community Voice
/in News /by Deputy ClerkMy Community Voice is a messaging service that helps Kent and Medway residents, businesses, and community groups to keep in touch with their local policing teams. The service sends updates about your local area directly from the police officers themselves.
My Community Voice is more than just a messaging service; it allows you to reply to the alerts we send you, share information and tell us about the issues affecting you.
We are committed to engaging with communities to increase trust and confidence and to help protect people from harm. Police, partners and the public working together can build resilient and safe communities, and both reduce and prevent crime.
You will be able to play an active part in police appeals as well as keeping updated in what is happening in your local area.
To find out more and register for alerts visit: https://mycommunityvoicekent.co.uk/
Coronation Celebrations
/in News /by Deputy ClerkBearsted Parish Council look forward to the upcoming Kings Coronation on Saturday 6th May.
Celebration bunting will be installed around the Parish to mark the occasion and we hope residents enjoy the day. We expect most people will enjoy watching the televised ceremony however if weather permits BPC encourage family and friends to gather on the Green and enjoy themselves.