News

Upcoming elections – 6th May 2021

Police & Crime Commissioner Election – Thursday 6 May 2021 & Kent County Council Election – Thursday 6 May 2021.

Vacancy on the Parish Council

There is a vacancy on the Parish Council for a co-opted Member.

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.

If you have been keeping abreast with the development of the new Local Plan for Tonbridge and Malling you will be aware that the Local Hearing started last year. However, the Inspectorate for the Local Plan has suspended the second hearing. It is not known when the hearing will be reopened nor why it was suspended.

Handyperson

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.

Garden Waste Subscription Renewal

T&MBC have extended all renewal dates for residents, who had subscribed to the garden waste service prior to the Covid-19 suspension earlier this year, by two months.

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.