Parish News

PARISH MATTERS - 7 SEPTEMBER 2023

Click here for the September edition of Parish Matters

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2023 HIGHWAYS IMPROVEMENT PLAN

Click here for the 2023 Highways Improvement Plan

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PARISH COUNCIL VACANCY - deadline 28 September

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

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PARISH MATTERS - 1 AUGUST 2023

Parish Matters following the Parish Council meeting of 1 August 2023

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POLICE NEWSLETTER - AUGUST 2023

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

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PARISH MATTERS - 7 June 2023

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

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NOTICE OF PARISH COUNCIL VACANCY

Notice of Parish Council vacancy

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PARISH MATTERS - 9 MAY 2023

Parish notices for May 2023

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ANNUAL PARISH MEETING - 25 APRIL AT 7.00 PM

Notice and details for Annual Parish Meeting

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PARISH MATTERS - 11 APRIL 2023

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

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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.

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NOTICE OF PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS - 4 MAY 2023

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

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NOTICE OF BOROUGH COUNCIL ELECTIONS

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

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PARISH MATTERS - MARCH 2023

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

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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/

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PARISH MATTERS

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

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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/

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POTHOLES AND GRITTING

A KCC Highways briefing addressing Potholes and gritting

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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.

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PARISH MATTERS - 6 JANUARY 2023

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

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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.

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GLADMAN APPEAL - DECISION

Further to the Appeal Hearing held on 1 and 2 November 2022, the Planning Inspector has allowed the Appeal by Gladman to build 50 houses in Biddenden. The Decision document is attached.

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CO-OPTION VACANCY

A vacancy has arisen for a parish councillor. If you would like to apply, please see the document attached. The deadline is 30th November 2022.

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PUBLIC SATISFACTION SURVEY ON HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION

KCC is taking part in the National Highways and Transport Survey. Please read the attached and find out how you can take part

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PARISH MATTERS - OCTOBER 2022

This is the Parish Matters following the Parish Council meeting held on 4 October 2022

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GLADMAN VIRTUAL HEARING - 1 NOVEMBER 2022

Attached are details of the virtual appeal hearing on 1 November 2022 and how to participate. or view the hearing.

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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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