Parish News

UPDATED RESILIENCE PLAN - SEPTEMBER 2026

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REPORT FROM KCC CLLR WAYNE CHAPMAN - JULY 2026

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PARISH MATTERS - JULY 2026

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NOTICE OF VACANCY

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REPORT FROM KCC CLLR WAYNE CHAPMAN - JUNE 2026

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PARISH MATTERS - APRIL 2026

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PARISH MATTERS - MARCH 2026

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NOTICE OF PARISH COUNCIL VACANCY

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MARCH REPORT FROM KCC CLLR WAYNE CHAPMAN

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT REORGANISATION - HAVE YOUR SAY - DEADLINE 26 MARH 2026

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NEW WOODLAND IN SMARDEN - CONSULTATION

A Consultation on the creation of new woodland in Smarden

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PARISH MATTERS - FEBRUARY EDITION

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FEBRURARY 2026 REPORT FROM KCC COUNCILLOR WAYNE CHAPMAN

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POLICE NEWSLETTER - JANUARY 2026

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JANUARY 2026 REPORT FROM KCC CLLR WAYNE CHAPMAN

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DECEMBER REPORT FROM KCC CLLR WAYNE CHAPMAN

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PARISH MATTERS - DECEMBER 2025

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SPEED LIMIT REDUCTIONS ON HEADCORN ROAD

HAVE YOUR SAY
SPEED LIMIT REDUCTIONS ON HEADCORN ROAD Biddenden Parish Council seek your views to pass on to KCC regarding the following:

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/8LTBT9YSAi?origin=lprLink

Deadline: 31 December 2025
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/8LTBT9YSAi?origin=lprLink

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PARISH COUNCIL VACANCY

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PARISH COUNCIL VACANCY

NOTICE OF VACANCY
IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR


PARISH OF BIDDENDEN

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that due to the resignation of Anthony Kingsnorth, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.

If by 5 November, 2025 (14 days* after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill the said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at vote@ashford.gov.uk or International House, Dover Place, Ashford, Kent TN23 1HU, by TEN electors for the said Parish, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

Please note when making an election request you must provide your full name and address as we are required to check that you are on the electoral register for the required area.

If an election is called, it will take place not later than 13 January, 2026.

Dated 16 October, 2025


Clerk to the Parish Council

Mrs Alison Swannick
Biddenden Parish Council
18 Lime Trees
Staplehurst
Tonbridge
TN12 0SS



* In computing any period of time for this purpose, a Saturday, Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Good Friday, a bank holiday or day appointed for public thanksgiving or mourning must be disregarded.

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PARISH MATTERS - OCTOBER 2025

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT REORGANISATION - HAVE YOUR SAY - DEADLINE 26 OCTOBER 2025

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https://letstalk.kent.gov.uk/local-government-reorganisation

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UPDATE FROM COUNTY CLLR WAYNE CHAPMAN - OCTOBER 2025

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ASHFORD LOCAL PLAN TO 2042 - CONSULTATION - DEADLINE 13TH OCTOBER 2025

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COUNCILLOR EILEEN CANSDALE

It is with great sadness that the Parish Council wishes to announce the passing of Councillor Eileen Cansdale, its longest serving councillor.

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