Kent Police – Romance Fraud

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E-SCOOTERS & BIKES – Anti Social Behaviour

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My 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

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KCC 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

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Bearsted 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.

 

The Village Green Pond

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A big thank you to Cllr Smith who waded in today in her wellies to rescue the fish and clear all the rubbish from the pond.
The pond, although empty due to the ongoing dry weather, may not look like a pretty village pond, but is actually healthy in terms of vegetation and biodiversity. Under professional advice and due to the ongoing water shortage. the Parish Council have decided not to fill the pond from the mains water tap.
We would like to remind residents that this pond is NOT suitable for fish, and request that people do not put their unwanted fish into the pond.

Fireworks Night Tickets Now Available

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Go to our events section to purchase tickets

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