It is with pleasure that we announce that Erin Sugden has been appointed Clerk to Bearsted Parish Council.
Erin has worked for the Council for a number of years and is keen to continue to work with residents to protect and enhance our village environment and wellbeing.
We are pleased that Erin has accepted this appointment and know she will continue to contribute much to the community.
Our new Summer 2020 Parish booklets have just been printed and distribution will commence next week. Our thanks go to the advertisers who have supported this new booklet.
Our Chairman Michael Bollom and his wife are pleased to unveil our ‘Lest We Forget’ silhouette on The Green ahead of the VE Day 75th Anniversary celebrations tomorrow.
We hope you enjoy your celebrations and look forward to seeing your photos.
Our AGM and Mynn Awards has unfortunately had to be postponed until further notice. We hope to be able to advise a new date in due course.
Please be aware that the meeting of the Full Council has been cancelled on Tuesday 11th February 2020.
The next meeting of the Full Council will take place on Tuesday 10th March 2020.
Due to strong winds it is not safe to place notices on the noticeboards.
If you are aware of any trees or branches on public land that are at risk of causing damage after this weekend’s weather please email deputy@bearstedparishcouncil.gov.uk
Ahead of the meeting called to discuss Maidstone Borough Council Local Plan Review ‘Call for Sites’ report the following information is available for your consideration.
Call for Sites 2019BAT CFS action list
Bearsted Parish Council - Call for Sites response draft 3 - inc outside Bearsted Sites
2019_MBC LOCAL PLAN_CALL FOR SITES
Ahead of the festive season, which we are sure most of you are in the full swing of, Kent County Council have put together some information about how to ‘Stay Well’ during the winter season. There are helpful ways to ensure you keep yourself healthy but also ways to help others. www.kent.gov.uk/winterhealth
If you are planning on travelling it might also be worth checking for local travel information –https://www.kent.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/what-we-look-after/winter-service
From everyone at Bearsted Parish Council, we wish you a very Merry Christmas.
| Wednesday 18th December | 9.30am -12.30pm |
| Thursday 19th December – Friday 20th December | Office closed |
| Monday 23rd December | Emails only |
| Tuesday 24th December – Friday 3rd January | Office closed |
| Monday 6th January | 9.30am – 2pm |
| Normal office hours of the Parish Office will be Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays | 9.30am – 2pm |
Kent Fire and Rescue are offering a free ‘Safe and Well’ home visit service for people living in Kent and Medway
From testing, fitting and relocating smoke alarms, to looking out for potential fire hazards and planning escape routes – one of their friendly home safety officers can help to make your home fire safe.
It is not only fire risk they assess, slip, trip and fall hazards will be identified and even risks to babies and children.
For further information visit Kent Fire and Rescue’s website www.kent.fire-uk.org