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.
Church Lane car park information
Please can we remind residents and visitors to Church Lane and the Church Landway that the car park is closed for resurfacing works from this Monday 12th August 2019 for a period of approximately 2 weeks. There will be a stage during these works after the initial tarmac is laid, that the area is left for residues to disperse before the golden shingle is laid on top. It is crucial during this period that vehicles are kept off of the surface as they will interfere with the process and cause a delay to works.
Bearsted Parish Council thank residents and visitors for their understanding and patience during the necessary works.
Office Closed
Due to staff illness the Parish office is closed until Monday 22nd July.
If you have any enquiries please email deputy@bearstedparishcouncil.gov.uk
Damage to The Green
It has saddened the Parish Council and residents that the Parish Green has been used by some for the location of barbeques which has resulted in the grass being scorched. The Parish Council would like to highlight the following By-laws:
5. Prohibited uses include:-
· Any physical alterations to the Green
· Wilful damage (i.e. when a person was aware of the risk of damage)
· Pyrotechnic or the lighting of fires
6. Enforcement
Where a party or parties are proved to have been misusing the Green, creating damage or alteration to its original fabric the Parish Council will deem those persons responsible for unlawful damage and take action for the Green’s repair or reinstatement.
Those responsible will be expected to pay all subsequent costs in relation to the Green’s repair/reinstatement, and works will be subject to timescales laid down by the Parish Council.
In some circumstances damage or encroachment may result in criminal proceedings being taken by the Parish Council.
Should the Council have to carry out its own works in relation to repairs/reinstatement or employ a contractor/individual; all costs incurred will be automatically charged to those individuals responsible for the damage or alteration
https://bearstedparishcouncil.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Village-Green-Policy.pdf
The Pond
The Parish Council have had many correspondences from residents questioning why the pond on The Green has been left to empty.
For a long time, the water in the pond has been naturally draining away and been topped up by the tap on the village green as rainwater was not enough to sustain it. It was felt by the council that this was irresponsible as this not only wasted water but was costing a considerable amount of money.
Over the past six months the Parish Council have been very concerned about the pond and have been researching what is the best course of action. The council have enlisted a number of experts to inspect the pond to provide advice. This is currently still underway and the council are hopeful to receive recommendations about the action required soon.
This subject will remain an agenda item at the Environment Committee’s meeting until this situation is resolved.
Re-surfacing – Church Lane Car Park
Bearsted Parish Council are pleased to announce that the much awaited re-surfacing of the Church Lane car park will commence on Monday 12th August 2019.
The work is due to last for two weeks with a further two days in the third week to complete the final stage.
During this time parking at the Church Lane car park will be suspended, however all pathways will be usable for pedestrians.
If you have any question please contact deputy@bearstedparishcouncil.gov.uk
