Resurfacing works at the Church Landway. July 2018
Please be aware that whilst the Church Landway resurfacing is underway, public right of way is limited and as such the footpath at this area is closed. The Contractors have tried to allow room for pedestrians who need access to pass, however we would ask that care is taken when doing so.
We thank you for your support and understanding during this period.
Bearsted Market on the Green Announcement
Bearsted Parish Council has decided to postpone Bearsted Market on the Green until a Market Manager has been appointed. This will also allow time for the appropriate licence to be obtained from Maidstone Borough Council in order for this event to remain free entry. A further announcement will be made in due course.
Mynn Awards
The Bearsted Parish Council presentation evening and Mynn Awards took place on the 30th May at Madginford Village Hall. The evening was a great success and very well attended with the Mayor of Maidstone, Cllr David Naghi presenting the Mynn awards to the well deserved winners – all of whom have contributed enormously to the Parish.
Winners of 2018 Mynn Awards were:
Ricky Carcary
Val & Terry Oliver
Janette Ward
Lorraine Wilkin
Jeff Winn
Recipients of Community Certificates were:
Cynthia Crane
George Trotter
Liz Watts
Cancellation of May Market on the Green
A decision has been made by Bearsted Parish Council to cancel this Saturdays Market. This is due to some of our regular stall holders having prior commitments this bank holiday weekend. Please be assured that the Market on the 30th June will be going ahead as planned with your regular favourite stalls. The Parish are working over the next month to apply for the necessary licence to ensure that the Market on the Green continues to be a free event for local residents.
Bearsed Parish Council’s Mission Statement and Action Plan
Ahead of the Annual Parish Meeting taking place on the 30th May Chairman Michael Bollom has announced the Mission Statement and action Plan for Bearsted Parish Council 2018-2019.
BPC Mission Statement PDFBPC Action plan PDF
Market Manager Vacancy
An exciting opportunity has arisen to for Bearsted Parish Council as Market Manager, responsible for the successful operation of Bearsted’s monthly Market on the Green, ensuring it operates in compliance with the law and the Parish Council’s objectives, standards and policies.
We are looking for a contractor that is community spirited, enthusiastic and efficient, with great organisation and communication skills. You will have experience in marketing events and be familiar with social media channels to promote growing awareness and presence of the market.
You will have experience of managing markets or events. You will be providing a community resource that delivers a viable and economic outlet for local artisans and food producers, supporting local businesses and giving the local community the opportunity to purchase from local businesses. You will organise all the pre requisites of the market operation and be the on-site manager on market day.
It is critical that you can build successful business relationships with those involved in the market, including the stall holders, producers, customers and the public, but also external officials from Kent Farmers’ Market Association (KFMA), Produced in Kent, FARMA, DEFRA and local authority officials e.g. Highways, Trading Standards, Health & Safety etc. You will also be required to update Bearsted Parish Council periodically on the markets progress and vision.
Bearsted Parish Council want Bearsted Market on the Green to be a pleasant and memorable experience with a reputation for quality, value and diversity.
Market on the Green -Market Manager