Community

Crime Update – Shed break-ins

Crime levels have been low during the lockdown but there has been a spate of shed break-ins so please do make sure you secure sheds and outbuildings.

The Parish Council are considering employing a handyperson to undertake light physical duties which will be predominantly outdoors; routine maintenance and inspection under the direction and management of the Council.

Fly-tipping – it needs to stop!

It is disappointing to see that there has been an increase in the amount of fly-tipping in the village.

KALC Community Award Scheme 2021

Members resolved unanimously to nominate Mrs Audrey Reeves for this award for her services to the community.

Coronavirus Support – don’t suffer in silence

All kinds of support is available if you need it and more locally. The BART churches and the Parish Councils in Birling, Addington, Ryarsh and Trottiscliffe have come together to offer community support – it’s a village network to give help to anyone who may need it.

Working from home/home schooling?

Do you suffer from poor broadband speeds? If you do we would love to hear from you.

Neighbourhood Engagement Meeting – 27th January

Tonbridge & Malling Community Safety Partnership are holding a Neighbourhood Engagement Meeting on Wednesday 27 January 2021.

Knock & Check – help save lives this winter

Kent Community Foundation (KCF) is asking the people of Kent and Medway to help save lives this winter. And the way to do this is simple – just knock and check on the elderly and most isolatedin your local community.

Launch of the Help to Care app in Kent and Medway

The Design and Learning Centre has been working hard with our NHS partners to support the invaluable work done by carers and care workers through a free mobile app called Help to Care.