Parish Clerk: Alison Swannick, 18 Lime Trees, Staplehurst TN12 0SS - Email: clerk@biddenden.gov.uk Tel: 07783 223450
Parish Clerk: Alison Swannick, 18 Lime Trees, Staplehurst TN12 0SS - Email: clerk@biddenden.gov.uk Tel: 07783 223450
September - October Crime Report.
Kent Highways in consultation with Biddenden Parish Council have devised a scheme to address safety issues at the junction of A262 and A274 (Village Green). Funding has been set aside by Kent Highways to carry out the works by April 2021 if there is sufficient support from Parishioners. The scheme has the backing of the Parish Council and involves:
The Parish Council is seeking views from Parishioners regarding the scheme.
Complete our on-line form here or download and complete the attached PDF
Open to all local village organisations. Apply by 16th November.
Find out what "MEDIUM" restrictions are and how they affect you.
Learn about drones and what is expected of you if you're flying them.
Hedges and over-hanging trees and bushes need cutting back.
Parish news about Covid-19 and help that's available.
How to donate. How to get help.
Public Health England and Kent County Council statement on confirmed COVID-19 case in Kent. Learn what to do in the event you feel unwell.
Tenterden on Tuesday 25th February at Tenterden Town Hall 12:00 - 13:30
Join Us! A series of dates for a free session.
Consultation until the 21st February. Comment forms available at www.ashford.gov.uk/gypsy-local-plan
There are now various options to consider for the changes to the Village Green Junction, Option 1, Option 2 and variations on Option 2. Drawings for the three are shown here and these can be seen at the consultations being held on: (online survey not yet available)
Friday 22 November 2019 - 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm in the Old Village Hall
Saturday 23 November 2019 - 9.30 am - 12.30 pm in the Old Village Hall
"Worrying" livestock is a crime under the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953.
Local Councils; what do they do?
In October 2018, Ashford Borough Council (ABC) wrote to the Parish Council to advise that it would be commencing an exercise to identify "village confines" across the borough. Please examine the proposed changes in the attached PDF.
www.kent.gov.uk/highstreetbiddenden
It also does far more. Download now from Google play (Android) or the App Store (iPhone).
The proposed Main Modifications to the Ashford Local Plan 2030 as well as the Sustainability Appraisal Addendum will be available for public consultation from the 13th September until 5pm on the 26th October 2018.
We have posted you copies of the consultation documents. If you wish to view the documents or any of the accompanying background documents online, they are available on our consultation portal where you can also upload any comments.
https://haveyoursay.ashford.gov.uk/consult.ti/MainMods_LocalPlan/consultationHome
Rather quicker than calling 101 why not report a crime onine?
Would you like to be a volunteer support warden? Find out what it's about. Your parish needs you.
Development Update 31 Oct 2017
Pay business rates in Biddenden? This might be helpful.
February 2018: Ashford Borough Council - Ashford Local Plan Examination
Local Plan 2030 - Main Changes
Ashford Borough Council is currently consulting on a number of "Main Changes" to the draft Local Plan for the borough, which sets out the land that needs to be provided in the borough to accommodate new homes and jobs up to 2030. The consultation runs from 7th July to 31st August 2017. The changes include new and amended housing site allocations.
You can also visit www.ashford.gov.uk/consult
Planning Objection - App No: 17/00258/AS
Full information in respect of the proposed Biddenden development to ensure that parishioners can make an informed choice.
Simon Cole, Planning Policy Manager at Ashford Borough Council, said that Ashford Borough Council would need full information from the BPC by **mid December (12/12/16: We understand that this date has been extended slightly) . If this deadline were not met then there would be no community benefit linked to a section 106 agreement for this development:
The Biddenden questionnaire results
Latest planning & development news Issue 30 // October 2O16
Latest planning & development news Issue 29 // April 2O16
There may be parishioners who are 16-25 years old, not doing anything at the moment (i.e. not in education, employment or training), who want to gain confidence and change their life. This programme may be for them. After the stress of GCSEs, this could be their next step.
They may have just graduated but not sure what the next step is, they could use Team to get clarity. There could be a number of scenarios. Get in touch.
TEAM STARTS ON 25TH SEPTEMBER 2017
There are loads of opportunities to find out more..
Just call 105 to find out what's happening even if you don't know who supplies your power!
More details are available via the following link: www.lgbce.org.uk/current-reviews/south-east/kent/ashford
Proposals for the Ashford Area Local plan
Ashford Local Plan: Information about North Street Biddenden and Priory Wood proposed sites
Biddenden's meeting to discuss the proposed sites is on the 26th June 15.30 - 19.00hrs at the Biddenden Village Hall
There are some dangerous new email and computer scams of which you should be aware. Here is some information to watch out for from the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau
Bogus websites selling cheap electrical goods
Don't get caught out. Don't hand over your credit card details for re-delivery.
"Shutting the Gate on Rural Crime"
Essential Information on Funding for all local groups
Information about Kent parishes
Watch out for men offering to fix your driveway!
Bad pot hole in the road? Report it to the Highways Dept. on their online map.
Letter from Ashford Borough Council - Simon Cole
Biddenden Housing Needs Survey - June 2012
COMMUNITY-LED PLAN 2013 - formal adoption was discussed by the recent BPC September 2013 meeting
Kent Police to see the locations, dates and times for when the Police Contact points are in or near your area. Some locations, dates and times have recently been changed so please have a look for up-to-date details.
Information for the Council, Parish Councils/Parish Meetings, Housing Associations and Applicants
Click for further information.
Spring time Hedges and Borders - Your obligations
Not got a bank account? You'll need one!
Information from Ashford Borough Council
Grants of between £50,000 and £350,000 are available for local not-for-profit providers of advice services to continue to give vital help to people and communities in the areas of welfare benefits, debt, housing and employment.
Call 101: The new non-emergency Police phone number
Informatiion specific to Kent in respect to Ash Dieback disease.
Planning a bonfire? Find out more here.
Trading Standards Alert: members of the public are being telephoned by someone pretending to be from CAB and offering debt advice. Citizens Advice never call a member of the public without them having first contacted the CAB and giving permission for a call back.
Members of the public are reminded that they should never give personal details, banking information or other data to anyone who cold calls them. They are also reminded that the Citizens Advice Bureau do not charge a fee for the advice they give.
Di Sandy
Administrator
Ashford Borough Citizens Advice Bureau
A large number of golf balls have recently been found on the Gordon Jones Playing Field, tennis courts and bowling green. No golf or golf practice is allowed on the Gordon Jones Playing Field as it is an area heavily used by dog walkers and children. Golf presents serious health and safety issues because of the possibility of personal injury to others using the area. If you wish to practice or play golf, please visit either a local golf course or golf practice facility.
Red dog waste bins are provided around the Gordon Jones Playing Field and Millennium Field area. Most people make good use of these bins but a few do not. Please do not allow your dog to defecate in public areas without clearing up afterwards and disposing of it in the red bins provided. Bags are available, free of charge, from the Post Office.
Please note that if you do not pick up your dog waste, then you may find yourself picking up a fine instead.
This is a key piece of legislation which gives greater recognition and more power to local councils.
A plain English guide to the Localism Act.
Any Freedom of Information requests for the BPC should now utilize this new form: Click here for further information...