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Annual Parish Meeting 13th May 2024
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkJust a reminder for all that the Annual Parish Meeting will take place on Monday 13th May 2024 at 7.00pm Grafty Green Village Hall. The APM ...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 1 May 24 -
ROAD CLOSURE LENHAM ROAD, PLATTS HEATH
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkLENHAM ROAD, PLATTS HEATH TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 – Section 14 (2) Kent County Council give...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 23 Apr 24 -
Check the status of Waste & Recycling Collections.
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkMaidstone Borough Council announced today they have introduced a facility on their website where you can check the status of your general wa...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 12 Apr 24 -
Voluntary Sector Organisations – Research Opportunities
Grafty Green, Maidstone, KentArticle by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)Become a Community Research Advocate- Opportunity for Voluntary Sector Colleagues We are offering an opportunity for individuals in West Ke...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 17 Jan 24 -
KCC Kent Parish Council Winter Support Scheme
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Vickie FordMessage from Kent County Council: Building on the momentum from the KALC AGM 2023, KALC is actively assisting Town and Parish Councils in a...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 10 Jan 24 -
Kent Police Community Event
Lenham, Maidstone, KentArticle by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)Kent Police Engaging Communities Team will be attending the Lenham Farmers market on Sunday 14th January 2024, offering a Meet and Greet the...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 1 Jan 24 -
Fly-Tipping: Request for Information
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)Request from Maidstone Borough Council: As you are all aware, fly tipping is an environmental crime that has an impact on the whole of our ...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 8 Dec 23 -
Increase in Vehicle Theft
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)There has been an increase in theft and attempted theft of vehicles in Kent in recent weeks, in particular Toyota Hilux manufactured post 20...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 30 Nov 23 -
Kent and Medway learning disability and autism strategy
Grafty Green, Maidstone, KentArticle by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)Kent County Council is working with Medway Council and the NHS to produce a three-year plan for people with learning disabilities and autist...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 17 Nov 23 -
Kent and Medway Local Nature Recovery Strategy
Grafty Green, Maidstone, KentArticle by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)You might be interested in the Kent and Medway Local Nature Recovery Strategy. The strategy is called Making Space for Nature in Kent and K...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 7 Nov 23 -
Temporary Road Closure - Headcorn Road, Grafty Green - 13th December 2023
Grafty Green, Maidstone, KentArticle by: Vickie FordDue to works planned to be undertaken by Openreach, It will be necessary to close part of Headcorn Road, Grafty Green from 13th December 202...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 27 Oct 23 -
Halloween Safety Advice
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)Halloween - Trick or Treating We want you to enjoy Halloween, but remember, not everyone wants to take part! Here's a few things to re...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 25 Oct 23 -
Bonfire Night Safety Advice - Part 1
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)Bonfire / Firework Safety Officers will be carrying out extra patrols in your area to keep you safe, however there are number of steps you ...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 25 Oct 23 -
Bonfire Night Safety Advice - Part 2
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)Safety Advice Take Care With Sparklers Sparklers can reach a temperature of up to 2,000°C, I’m sure you’ll agree that&rsqu...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 25 Oct 23 -
Fusion Projects
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)Books Beyond Words. Books Beyond Words is for anyone who would like to explore stories in picture format. This type of group would appeal ...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 19 Oct 23 -
MBC and Kent Police Information for Residents
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)MBC and Kent police build processes that support residents. It’s important that the residents use the tools available. This also ens...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 17 Oct 23 -
Crimestoppers
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)Research conducted by Crimestoppers confirms that nearly a fifth of the public have known about a crime, but chose not to talk to the police...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 15 Sep 23 -
Annual Survey on the performance of Kent Police
Grafty Green, Maidstone, KentArticle by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)Kent's Police and Crime Commissioner has launched the annual consultation about the performance of Kent Police and crime levels in local...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 14 Aug 23 -
Reporting Scams Awareness (1)
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)There are a number of ways you can report scams, depending on the type of fraud. To the Police If you or someone else is in immediate d...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 28 Jul 23 -
Reporting Scams Awareness (2)
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)Further ways of reporting scams: Smishing: If you have received a suspicious text message you can forward it from your phone free of charge...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 28 Jul 23 -
Engaging with Kent County Council
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Vickie FordMessage from Cllr Shellina Prendergast: I thought I would share with you the latest edition of the e-newsletter that goes out to Kent resid...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 26 Jul 23 -
Kent Community Warden Service Review Public Consultation
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Vickie FordWe have launched a consultation on proposed changes to the Community Warden service. The consultation runs from 12 July to 3 October. As se...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 17 Jul 23 -
KCC's Budget Consultation 2024/25
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Vickie FordEvery year Kent County Council sets a budget to determine how much money will be spent on services. We need to manage the challenge of signi...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 17 Jul 23 -
Dog Control PSPO Consultation 2023
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)Every three years we are required to review our Public Space Protection Orders. The current Dog Control PSPO is under review and we invite ...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 7 Jul 23 -
South East Water Temporary Use Ban
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)Message from South East Water: The use of a hosepipe or sprinkler is now restricted for our customers in Kent and Sussex Over the last few...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 6 Jul 23 -
Summer Safety Tips
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)Summer can cause a rise in ‘creeper burglaries’ where burglars take advantage of open gates, windows and doors left open for v...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 6 Jul 23 -
Kent and Medway Integrated Care Strategy Consultation
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)NHS organisations along with Kent County Council (KCC), local councils, care organisations and the voluntary sector in Kent and Medway are w...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 6 Jul 23 -
Maidstone's Eco Hub Coming This Summer
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)In 2022 Maidstone Borough Council opened a pop-up, walk-in community information centre (The Go Green Information Centre) for residents to a...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 6 Jul 23 -
Victim Voice
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)Kent Police and Crime Commissioner has launched a new initiative: Victim Voice. Click on the link below to take you to the Victim Voice web...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 9 Feb 23 -
Fusion Clubs
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)Please see posters above
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 30 Jan 23 -
Check for Burst Pipes after the Big Freeze
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)South East Water is appealing for people across our supply area to help find leaks both inside their homes, on business premises and out in ...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 16 Dec 22 -
Car Crime
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)Did you know, that in the UK, a car is stolen on average every ten minutes? Whilst we can't always prevent it there are simple steps we...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 5 Dec 22 -
Motorcycle, Moped or Scooter Crime
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)PROTECT YOUR MOTORCYCLE, MOPED or SCOOTER To protect you motorcycle, moped or scooter remember LOCK, CHAIN, COVER. LOCK: use a disc lock...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 5 Dec 22 -
Christmas and New Year Waste Collections
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)Maidstone Borough Council, Waste Services has advised that there will be collection round changes affecting all properties over the Christma...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 29 Nov 22 -
Urgent Road Closure - Chain Gate Road (Park Road), Boughton Malherbe - 5th December 2022
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Vickie FordIt will be necessary to close Chain Gate Road (Park Road), Boughton Malherbe from 5th December 2022 for up to 2 days. The road will be clos...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 18 Nov 22 -
Dog Theft
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)Dog owners are increasingly concerned about their dogs being stolen from them. To help keep your dog safe here are some top tips on how to ...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 15 Nov 22 -
Kent Country Eye App
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)Country Eye is a free App to users in Kent; it records and disseminates information using smartphone technology. It was designed to help com...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 11 Nov 22 -
Flood Action Week
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)Flood Action Week is taking place this week from 7 – 13 November. This annual Environment Agency campaign aims to increase awareness o...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 8 Nov 22 -
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH DESIGN AND SUSTAINABILITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN DOCUMENT REGULATION 18 CONSULTATION
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) has published the Regulation 18 version of its Design and Sustainability Development Plan Document, which wi...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 28 Oct 22 -
National Highways & Transport Network - Public Satisfaction Surveys
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Vickie FordThis year, for the fifth year running, Kent County Council is taking part in the NHT Public Satisfaction Survey on highways and transport se...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 14 Oct 22 -
Community Catalysts Project
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Vickie FordCommunity Catalysts is a social enterprise working across the UK to try to make sure that people who need care and support to live their liv...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 12 Oct 22 -
Police & Crime Commissioner's Annual Policing Survey 2022
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)Matthew Scott is currently appointing a new Chief Constable for Kent, following the retirement of Alan Pughsley. He is asking the public wh...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 7 Oct 22 -
Cost of Living Event 3rd-8th October
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)Maidstone Borough Council and its partners are holding a cost of living event at The Mall in the town centre from 3rd to 8th October. The ...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 28 Sep 22 -
Emergency Road Closure - Woodcock Lane, Grafty Green - 27th September 2022
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Vickie FordIt will be necessary to close Woodcock Lane, Grafty Green from 27th September 2022 for up to 4 days. The road will be closed outside Lawspa...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 27 Sep 22 -
Ofgem Energy Rebate Scam
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)Action Fraud is warning of a rise in scam emails pretending to be from Ofgem offering a rebate payment on your gas and electricity bills. T...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 23 Sep 22 -
Pop Up Post Office
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Vickie FordIMPORTANT NOTICE Please disregard any rumour alleging that the Post Office in the Grafty Green Village Hall has closed. THIS IS NOT TRUE....
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 15 Sep 22 -
Kent County Council Budget Consultation
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Vickie FordKCC’s Budget Consultation is now open and closes on the 5th September 2022. KCC would like to hear your views on how they plan to spe...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 26 Aug 22 -
Residents targeted by scam HSF phone calls
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)Residents are being called and told they are eligible for the Household Support Fund. What happens: The caller says they are from the loc...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 17 Aug 22 -
New 999 Service - Message from the PCSO, John Boyd
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Vickie FordPlease be aware of a new service. Deaf people can now call 999 BSL in their first language. More info is on https://999bsl.co.uk/
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 22 Jul 22 -
Kent's Roads - Message from Kent Resilience Forum
Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, KentArticle by: Vickie FordKent’s roads are getting busy now that the summer getaway has begun, and so it is even more important that you plan your route, be pre...
Boughton Malherbe Parish CouncilPosted: 22 Jul 22