KRF Parish Partner Pack
The Kent Resilience Forum are there to help prepare for emergencies in Kent and Medway.
They have put together this helpful pack to prepare homes and business ahead of an emergency. With winter approaching it might be something you would find useful to look through to put in place plans should something happen.
There are also some links to help you prepare for Brexit on 31st October 2019.
Official - KRF Parish Partner Pack v2.0Old Time Music Hall – 12 October
We are thrilled to announce that Bearsted Parish Council and The Players Theatre once again are staging ‘Old Time Music Hall’ at Invicta Grammar School.
Taking place on the afternoon of 12th October the school will come alive with the sounds of Leonard Sachs and the Good Old Days.
We are now inviting applications for free tickets to this event, priority to those over 60 and living in the Bearsted Parish. Please contact Barbara Dunsford for tickets on 01622 630584.
Doors open at 3.30pm and transport will be provided from Madginford Shops and The Village Green.
Fireworks 2019
Bearsted Parish Council are pleased to announce the details of this years Fireworks Display taking place on the 8th November at the Elizabeth Harvie Field.
The Fireworks this year will be set to a selection of British artist and groups to help celebrate the nation!
Gates will be open at 6pm for attendee’s to grab some hot food and drinks, enjoy the music and maybe treat the little ones to a ‘light up’ fun stick.
Discounted tickets are now on sale at www.wegotticket.com giving those who book online savings compared to buying tickets on the door.
We would remind people that there is no parking at the event and attendee’s should not bring glassware or any personal fireworks including sparklers.
There will be some road closures along Church Lane and Crosskeys on the 8th November 2019 to ensure the safety of spectators attending. More details will be publish nearer the time.
Office Open Hours
Due to staff shortages the office hours have been reduced temporally
Monday 9.30-12.30
Tuesday 9.30-12.30
Wednesday 9.30-12.30
Please note the office will be shut on Tuesday 17th September for staff training
Bearsted Book Exchange
A wonderful initiative has been put in to action by resident Elaine Cooper. Bearsted Book Exchange has put the recently adopted phone box on The Street to dual use. Not only is it home to one of Bearsted Parish Council’s new defibrillators it is now a place that people can come to find new novel or book of general interest.
The Book Exchange works by bringing a pre-loved book to the phone box in exchange for a book that catches your eye.
The Book Exchange will be trialled for 6-months.
If you have an idea for the Parish? why not share it with us Clerk@bearstedparishcouncil.gov.uk
NHT Public Satisfaction Survey
This year, for the second year, Kent County Council is taking part in the NHT Public Satisfaction Survey on highways and transport services. Whilst the main survey is being carried out by Ipsos MORI, who will be sending forms to a representative sample of households, we have also opted to take part in six web-based surveys on specific issues:
• Highway maintenance
• Accessibility
• Walking and cycling
• Public transport
• Road safety
• Tackling congestion
https://kccconsultations.inconsult.uk/…/Na…/consultationHome
The greater the take-up of the surveys, the more useful they will be in helping us to understand the priorities and concerns of people who live or work in Kent, so please feel welcome to complete any of the surveys which interest you. If you have any issues or concerns then please feel free to contact KCC www.kent.gov.uk/resurfacing
Informal Consultation – Double yellow lines and parking on Ware Street
Bearsted Parish Council would welcome your comments on the following proposal.
Members of the Parish Traffic Working Group have been working closely with Kent County Council Highways Department to try and find a solution to the ongoing problems of parking and speeding along Ware Street.
Having looked at several options it is proposed that double yellow lines are installed to the north side of Ware Street from the vicinity of Chapel Lane to the area opposite Sandy Lane, with a 25m section of time restricted parking bays for 4-5 vehicles. The position of the parking bays is intended to provide some degree of traffic calming, particularly for vehicles travelling east under the rail bridge, whilst providing a clear ‘sight-line’ so that vehicles can pass those that are parked. Residents should note the proposed parking time limits of a maximum stay of 4 hours between the hours of 9.00am – 3.30pm Monday – Friday.
Comments and responses to this proposal are invited by post or email to the Parish Clerk clerk@bearstedparishcouncil.gov.uk by 20th September 2019.
We would also like to advise that discussion with KCC are ongoing regarding possible pedestrian crossing(s) on Ware Street and we will contact residents when we have more information.
Consultation Aug 19.Parish Office – Closed
Please be aware that the Parish Office will be closed until Wednesday 4th September at 9.30am.
If your enquiry is urgent please email deputy@bearstedparishcouncil.gov.uk
Office Closure
The Parish office will be closed this week.
Emails will be monitored throughout this period.