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/in News /by ClerkTalk by Barrie Cook
Kent Archives - Dr Barrie Cook - Final Poster (1)Introducing: Green Homes: Bearsted 2025
/in News /by ClerkInterested in upgrading your home energy efficiency? Join us to learn about grants and advice, talk to local homeowners and installers, and visit a nearby home with a heat pump.
Bearsted and Maidstone Climate Action Networks (CANs) are teaming up with Kent County Council to host Green Homes: Bearsted 2025 at Madginford Hall.
If you are interested in how heat pumps, solar PV or insulation could improve your home, register to attend here.
Greener Homes PosterE-SCOOTERS & BIKES – Anti Social Behaviour
/in News /by ClerkMy Community Voice & Kent Police
LOCAL PRIORITIES – E-SCOOTERS & BIKES
Following numerous reports of the illegal and anti-social use of e-scooters; Maidstone Town Team are actively tackling the use of them.
63 e-scooters have been seized this year, so far.
We remind everyone that e-scooters are illegal to use in a public place. They require valid insurance, a valid drivers licence and MOT.
Tackling antisocial behaviour can be a complex issue, and one which requires input and action from more than just the police.
The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 aims to put victims first, giving power to local people and enabling professionals to find the best solutions for their local area.
The act provides the police, local authorities and other local agencies with flexible tools and powers that they can use to respond quickly and effectively to antisocial behaviour.
These include:
• civil injunctions.
• criminal behaviour orders.
• public spaces protection orders.
• community protection notices.
• dispersal powers.
• closure powers.
The act also includes measures such as the Community Remedy and antisocial behaviour case reviews which empower victims and communities to have a say in the outcome of their reports and hold agencies to account.
If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.kent.police.uk, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101.
Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.
KCC Active Travel Business Grants 2025 is now open for applications
/in News /by ClerkKCC are looking for organisations who are committed to reshaping their travel culture by supporting staff and customers to travel more sustainably, plus identifying what facilities are needed to encourage active travel. This could include installing high quality cycle parking facilities, supplying lockers and showers for staff, pool bikes and electric hook-ups for e-bike charging or innovative facilities to support staff and customers in walking, wheeling, or cycling to access the business.
All details about the scheme and a link to register an application is available here: Active Travel Business Grants – Kent County Council.KCC Active Travel Business Grants poster 25
Speed Indicator Device (SID) Engagement
/in News /by Deputy ClerkBearsted Parish Council would like to thank those residents who took the time to comment on the Ashford Road SID survey.
The Traffic and Transport Committee will be reviewing the feedback at their next meeting on 23rd September. If you wish to learn more about the scheme the committee welcome your attendance.
An update will be published shortly afterwards answering some of the queries raised.