Parish Office Closed
Please note that the Parish Office will be closed until Monday 18th October.
Updated Data from the Bearsted Traffic Speed Surveys – May 2021
Unfortunately the information supplied to us regarding the Speed Survey taken at Roundwell in May 2021, was incorrect. We have now been provided with the correct data and this is now displayed below. Data from the other Roads that were surveyed were correct as per our previous News post.
Roundwell_AmendedNotice – GAS WORKS IN BEARSTED November 2021 to April 2022
Notice – GAS WORKS IN BEARSTED November 2021 to April 2022
PLEASE direct any comments or queries directly to SGN and not Bearsted Parish Council. Thank you
Posted on behalf of SGN
SGN, St. Lawrence House, Station Approach, Horley, RH6 9HJ
sgn.co.uk
Sharon Dorrington
M: 07970123506
E : sharon.dorrington@sgn.co.uk
We are writing to let you know about our upcoming project to upgrade our gas network in Yeomans Lane, Bearstead. We are replacing our old metal gas mains and services with new plastic pipe. This essential work will ensure your community continues to receive a safe and reliable gas supply for many years to come.
In consultation with Kent County Council our contractor, 360 Group of Companies, who will be completing this project on our behalf, will start work on 1 November until mid-April 2022.
To safely access our gas network, we will need to close Yeoman Lane from 1 November until 25 April 2022. Our engineers will be closing sections of the road while we work in that area, starting from south to north.
We will also be closing Tower Lane from 3 January 2022 until 14 February 2022. Access will be maintained for residents and diversion routes will be in place.
When working in Roseacre Lane from 24 January until 7 February, we will need to install temporary multi-way lights at the junction with Tower Lane. From 4 April until 18 April, we will be working in The Street with temporary multi-way lights in place at the junction with Yeomans Lane.
We understand that people can get frustrated by roadworks and, therefore, we only use traffic management when it would be unsafe not to.
NOTICE – Parish Council Office Closure – 28th September 2021
Please note that the Bearsted Parish Council Office will be closed on Tuesday the 28th September 2021 due to staff training.
Heart Of Kent Hospice – Make a Will Month
During the month of October Heart of Kent Hospice are teaming up with seven local Solicitors who are all pledging their time for free to allow local residents to make or update their Wills in exchange for a suggested donation to the Hospice. Last year saw a huge rise in the number of people making or updating their Will, however three in five UK adults have still not written a Will meaning that 31 million people may not have their wishes met when they die.
Whether you need to update your existing Will or make a new Will, our supporting Solicitors will be happy to advise you on the necessary steps needed to ensure that your loved ones are looked after, whilst helping to raise vital funds for the Hospice. For full information on the month and how to book your appointment, please see the attached information sheet.
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact me at claire.ashby@hokh.co.uk
Thank you for your support.
Claire Ashby
Supporter Care Manager
Heart of Kent Hospice
FREE Mental Health Support for Local Adults & Businesses In Maidstone
Mind, Mid Kent – Tom Fishenden – Community Engagement Officer
Mental Health has affected us all in one way or another – and you never know who may seek help if we make them aware that it’s out there.
As we begin to return to our workplaces, it is more important than ever before that we continue to provide people with access to mental health support when they need it.
This is where Mid Kent Mind’s Recovery Action plans come in.
These are FREE sessions in which an individual will have the opportunity to work with one of our Wellbeing Workers for a duration of six weeks. Participating individuals will have the opportunity to identify areas which they would like to work to improve and will be supported as they continue to develop techniques and strategies which will allow them to manage those areas better.
Funding has been provided with a focus on supporting people in areas which may have been affected by the pandemic – i.e. anxiety, but it is not restricted to this. Our RAP programme aims to adapt to the needs of an individual person – so that they feel confident progressing forwards with their lives.
We appreciate that you will likely have your own HR mechanisms in place – but sometimes people may feel more comfortable accessing external support, and this is where we can help.
More details can be found here: https://www.maidstonemind.org/virtual-recovery-action-plans/
Bearsted Traffic Speed Surveys – May 2021
Between 25th- 31st May, Bearsted Parish Council organised for Automatic Traffic Count Surveys to be undertaken on 7 routes traversing the parish. Trackers were laid on:
North to South Axis
- The Landway
- Roseacre Lane
- Yeoman Lane
- Otham Lane
East to West axis
- A20 Ashford Road
- Ware Street
- The Street.
The trackers monitored the volume of traffic, speed of traffic as well as the type of vehicle using the road.
Please see a summary of the results below.
amended - traffic_survey2Old Time Music
Bearsted Parish Council are excited to host the return of our Old Time Music afternoon.
We will be welcoming back The Players Club to the Bearsted WI Hall on Saturday 16th October 2021.
This is a free music event for residents of Bearsted with tickets prioritised to those over 60.
For tickets please call either the Parish Office (Monday-Thursday) 01622 630165 or Sally Williams 07813 712105.
A complimentary bus will be available from Madginford Shops to the WI Hall please just inform us if you need this transportation.