Office Contact Times – Christmas Season 2020
Please note the following contact times for the Parish office:
| Thursday 17th December 2020 | 09.30-14.30 | Open |
| Friday 18th December – 28th December 2020 | Office closed | |
| Tuesday 29th December – 30th December 2020 | 09.30 -14.30 | Email only |
| Monday 4th January 2021 | 09.30-17.00 | Open |
Maidstone Borough Council – National Lockdown Business Grant Scheme
Don’t miss out on the National Lockdown Business Grant Scheme
As the country moves out of a national lockdown into a new tier system Maidstone Borough Council is reminding those businesses registered for business rates that have had to close from 5 November until 2 December 2020 to claim a grant.
So far, £626,000 has been claimed out of a possible £2.4million.
The Council would like to see every business entitled to claim ‘The Local Restrictions Support Grant’ to put in an application.
Stephen McGinnes, Mid Kent Services Director at Maidstone Borough Council said: “We really don’t want those businesses affected to miss out on money that is meant to help them through this difficult time.
“With this national lockdown finishing on Wednesday many businesses can now reopen, so if you are one of those who has been forced to close, please apply now.”
Businesses required to close in England will be eligible for the following:
• For properties with a rateable value of £15k or under, grants to be £1,334 per month, or £667 per two weeks;
• For properties with a rateable value of between £15k-£51k grants to be £2,000 per month, or £1,000 per two weeks;
• For properties with a rateable value of £51k or over grants to be £3,000 per month, or £1,500 per two weeks.
To apply for the ‘The Local Restrictions Support Grant’ click here:
Village Pond
We are pleased to announce the work on our village pond is now complete. The gullies will capture rain water which will be filtered through the installed filtration area. This will see the pond continually maintained at the correct level. Excess water will flow away via the overflow drain.
We kindly ask visitors to keep two metres from the ponds edge to allow the ground to rejuvenate.
Bearsted Parish Council Meet and Greet
Our first Meet & Greet session is at The Green this Saturday.
A great opportunity to meet your local councillors and ask any questions.
Test and Trace Support Payment Scheme
Test and Trace Support Payment Scheme
Maidstone Borough Council is supporting the government Test and Trace Support Payment scheme, which is now live.
The Test and Trace Support payment of £500 is to help people who have been told to self-isolate by the NHS.
To apply people need to complete an online self-isolation payment application form which will then be assessed for eligibility:
