Violence Against Women & Girls – Online Community Engagement Events
/in News /by ClerkViolence Against Women and Girls Community Engagement Event – Hosted by the force Strategic Lead for VAWG Detective Chief Superintendent Emma Banks.
We will be hosting two online VAWG Community Engagement Events on the following dates:
These sessions will provide an opportunity to hear more about the work that Kent Police and our partners are undertaking to make our communities safer for women and girls.
The event will include:
- Discussion of the Angiolini Inquiry Part 2and how the findings and recommendations are shaping our ongoing improvements.
- An overview of Project Vigilant, including how we are enhancing our response in public spaces to better protect women and girls.
- Updates on wider partnership activity and opportunities for continued collaborative action.
A number of local in‑person VAWG events are also taking place. Further details can be found on the Kent Police website.
Please note:
Both online events will cover the same content. The two time slots are provided to ensure as many people as possible can attend. Live transcription will be available for accessibility, and attendees may ask questions during the session or submit them in advance when booking.
Holy Cross Church
/in News /by ClerkThe Green – Premises Licence
/in News /by ClerkBearsted Parish Council are in the process of making slight variations to the current premises licence for the Green. The notice as below is currently displayed around the Green and gives residents the opportunity to raise queries directly with the Licencing Partnership. However if residents have any queries, they are welcome to contact the Parish Clerk for more information on 01622 630165 or via email at clerk@bearstedparishcouncil.gov.uk
We would like to reassure residents that we are only varying the licence to allow for a few more community events per year. Each event will still need to be approved by the Parish Council and where necessary MBC.
Premises Public Notice (1)Kent Police Community Surgeries – Bearsted Green 18th April 2026
/in News /by ClerkPC Phillips and PSCO Boyd will be holding a Community Surgery at Bearsted Green on the 18th April between 3-4pm.
Click here for more information
IMPORTANT – Church Lane Car Park Closure
/in News /by ClerkWe can now confirm that the car park will be closed entirely from the 2nd March to 6th March, following this small areas will be cordoned off until the end of the works.
Bearsted Parish Council have appointed Steadline Limited to undertake works to install 3 large soakaways at the Church Lane car park to alleviate surface water run off.
The work is scheduled to begin on the 2nd March 2026. Completion expected by the 20th March 2026. During this time some areas of the car park will be closed off, therefore limiting the number of parking spaces available. For a short time during this period the car park will need to be completely closed and we will be provide exact dates in due course.
We ask anyone intending to park in other local roads during this time to be considerate of residents and to park responsibly.
If you would like more information on this project, please contact the office at clerk@bearstedparishcouncil.gov.uk
IMPORTANT – Church Lane Car Park
/in News /by ClerkBearsted Parish Council have appointed Steadline Limited to undertake works to install 3 large soakaways at the Church Lane car park to alleviate surface water run off.
The work is scheduled to begin on the 2nd March 2026. Completion expected by the 20th March 2026. During this time some areas of the car park will be closed off, therefore limiting the number of parking spaces available. For a short time during this period the car park will need to be completely closed and we will be provide exact dates in due course.
We ask anyone intending to park in other local roads during this time to be considerate of residents and to park responsibly.
If you would like more information on this project, please contact the office at clerk@bearstedparishcouncil.gov.uk
My Community Voice – Report Fraud
/in News /by ClerkReport Fraud Launches
This week, the City of London Police, the national lead force for fraud, announced the full public launch of Report Fraud, which has now officially replaced Action Fraud.
A new media and advertising campaign is going live from Monday 19 January to help raise awareness of the brand-new service for reporting cyber crime and fraud.
The advertising campaign will run across radio and social channels, featuring the service’s clear new visual identity and message, ‘Every Report Counts’.
Campaign Video can be viewed by clicking HERE
To report cyber crime and fraud click HERE