Parish Clerk: Alison Swannick, 18 Lime Trees, Staplehurst TN12 0SS - Email: clerk@biddenden.gov.uk Tel: 07783 223450

Parish News

PARISH MATTERS - NOVEMBER 2023

Click here for the NOVEMBER edition of Parish Matters

STORM CIARAN - 2ND NOVEMBER 2023

UK Power Networks have sent the following information so that residents can get up-to-date information and are able to report any problems with electricity supply:

Both you and your constituents will be able to find regular updates and information about individual power cuts on our website www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk . We will also be posting general updates on @UKPowerNetworks .

Anyone experiencing a power cut should:
• Visit www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk to view our live power cut map, with details of individual power cuts or to report a power cut
• Call 105 free of charge to report damage to the network or speak with our customer service team
• Tweet @UKPowerNetworks to report a power cut or to receive updates

We advise people to stay clear of power lines and report damaged power lines immediately by calling 105 free from either a landline or a mobile phone. If they see electricity lines that are down or causing significant risk to the public they should call 999.

We provide extra help to customers on our Priority Service Register during a power cut. Households with people of pensionable age, those with a health condition, have children under five living with them, or someone in the household who uses medical or mobility equipment that requires electricity, as well as those who may be in vulnerable circumstances during a power cut, can join the register. You can find out more information about our Priority Service on our website: ukpowernetworks.co.uk/priority .

If you would like to share information with your residents about preparing for the storm or registering for the Priority Service Register, you might like to share the following on Twitter or to your local Facebook pages:

As a result of #StormCiarán, heavy rain and high winds are due to arrive on Thurs 2 November. @UKPowerNetworks has extra field engineers and call centre staff on hand to support any customers affected. Visit www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk or call 105 for any issues regarding your electricity supply #ukpnnews


POLICE NEWSLETTER - RURAL SOUTH

October Police Newsletter

2023 - 24 CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR RECYCLING AND WASTE COLLECTIONS

2023-24 CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR REFUSE AN RECYCLING COLLECTIONS

PARISH MATTERS - OCTOBER 2023

Click here to find the latest edition of Parish Matters

JOIN THE MILLENNIUM FIELD VOLUNTEERS

Click here to find out how to join the Millennium Field Volunteers.

POLICE NEWSLETTER - RURAL SOUTH

Please see the latest Kent Police Newsletter for our area.

PARISH MATTERS - 7 SEPTEMBER 2023

Click here for the September edition of Parish Matters

2023 HIGHWAYS IMPROVEMENT PLAN

Click here for the 2023 Highways Improvement Plan

PARISH COUNCIL VACANCY - deadline 28 September

If you would like to apply for co-option to the Parish Council, click here

PARISH MATTERS - 1 AUGUST 2023

Parish Matters following the Parish Council meeting of 1 August 2023

POLICE NEWSLETTER - AUGUST 2023

Click to view the Kent Police Newsletter for Ashford Police Rural South

PARISH MATTERS - 7 June 2023

Parish Matters edition following the Parish Council meeting of 6 June 2023

NOTICE OF PARISH COUNCIL VACANCY

Notice of Parish Council vacancy

PARISH MATTERS - 9 MAY 2023

Parish notices for May 2023

ANNUAL PARISH MEETING - 25 APRIL AT 7.00 PM

Notice and details for Annual Parish Meeting

PARISH MATTERS - 11 APRIL 2023

The latest edition of Parish Matters following the Parish Council Meeting of 4 April 2023

STATEMENT OF PERSONS NOMINATED - PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS - B IDDENDEN

Please find attached a list of those nominated for election in Biddenden as a parish councillor on 4th May. There are 12 nominations for 11 councillors, so an election will take place.

NOTICE OF PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS - 4 MAY 2023

Attached is the Notice of the Parish Council Elections - 4 May 2023

NOTICE OF BOROUGH COUNCIL ELECTIONS

Attached is the Notice of the Borough Council elections - 4 May 2023

PARISH MATTERS - MARCH 2023

The March edition of Parish Matters following the Parish Council meeting of 7 March 2023

PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS - THURSDAY 4 MAY 2023

If you would like to stand for the Parish Council, nomination papers are now available. The deadline for nominations is 4th April and all nominations must be posted or handed in to Ashford Borough Council. Contact the Clerk on clerk@biddenden.gov.uk for further information. For further information on the electoral process, visit https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/



PARISH MATTERS

Click to go to the February 2023 edition of Parish Matters.

LOCAL ELECTIONS IN MAY 2023 - VOTER ID NOW REQUIRED

This year will see the introduction of Voter ID for elections in May. Follow the link to the Ashford Borough Council website for further information about the type of ID etc. Remember to register to vote - this can be done online. The deadline to register is 17th April.


https://www.ashford.gov.uk/news/latest-news/you-will-need-photo-id-to-vote-in-polling-stations-at-local-elections-in-may/

POTHOLES AND GRITTING

A KCC Highways briefing addressing Potholes and gritting

123 Bus Service Survey

Smarden, Pluckley and Egerton are running a survey on residents' usage of the 123 bus service. Attached is a letter giving details and a link to the survey. Biddenden was not approached to join the survey, but you can still participate, but you will need to choose a parish, so it is suggested that you choose the nearest parish.

PARISH MATTERS - 6 JANUARY 2023

The latest news following the Parish Council meeting held on 3 January 2023

WATER

A delivery of drinking water has just been made to the High Street Car Park to help those with little or no water in the parish.

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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