Local News - Staplehurst Parish Council, Staplehurst, Tonbridge

Extended until 2nd May Emergency 30mph Speed Limit - Marden Road, Staplehurst - 19 March for up to 21 days

Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent

Article by: Staplehurst Parish Council

Kent Highways have advised that it will be necessary to place a 30mph speed limit on Marden Road in Staplehurst from 19th March 2019 until 2...

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Posted: 18 Apr 19

David Wilson Show Homes ; launch Delayed

Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent

Article by: Staplehurst Parish Council

David Wilson Homes have informed us that due to an unforeseen delay; the show home launch planned for the 20th April will now be on the 4th ...

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Posted: 17 Apr 19

Maidstone Borough Council; Taxi Licensing Policy Review

Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent

Article by: Staplehurst Parish Council

Maidstone Borough Council has responsibility for licensing Hackney Carriage and Private Hire vehicles, drivers and operators within the Boro...

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Posted: 15 Apr 19

Notice of Election - European Parliamentary Election

Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent

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Posted: 15 Apr 19

Emergency 30mph Speed Limit - Maidstone Road, Staplehurst - 10 April 2019

Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent

Article by: Staplehurst Parish Council

It was necessary to place a 30mph speed restriction on Maidstone Road yesterday this will continue for up to 7 Days. The road will be restr...

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Posted: 11 Apr 19

Drop Kerb installation Offens Drive 12 April — 16 April

Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent

Article by: Staplehurst Parish Council

Kent County Council are installing dropped kerbs one ouside No. 2 Offens Drive and one directly opposite; at a heigh of 0mm to 6mm inc...

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Posted: 11 Apr 19

How to Report Crimes

Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent

Article by: Staplehurst Parish Council

If you witness a crime as it happens, please call the police straight away by dialling 999. If you wish to report a non-urgent inciden...

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Posted: 10 Apr 19

Pavement Parking Inquiry

Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent

Article by: Staplehurst Parish Council

A parliamentary transport committee has launched an inquiry into pavement parking. It is accepting written submissions from interested...

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Posted: 10 Apr 19

Jubilee Field Football Facility Improvements - Update

Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent

Article by: Staplehurst Parish Council

Maidstone Borough Council has approved the application by Staplehurst Monarchs United Football Club to undertake football pitch improvements...

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Posted: 8 Apr 19

Kent Police Rural Matters Magazine and Rural Liaison Team Report

Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent

Article by: Staplehurst Parish Council

Kent police have pubished their magazine and report. Rural Matters Spring Magazine is available here :https://www.staplehurst-pc.uk/shared/...

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Posted: 8 Apr 19

Parish Council Election Candidate Nominations Closed

Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent

Article by: Staplehurst Parish Council

The period for submitting candidate nominations for the parish council elections on 2nd May has now closed. We are advised that there ...

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Posted: 4 Apr 19

MBC Review of Polling Stations

Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent

Article by: Staplehurst Parish Council

Maidstone Borough Council is undertaking a public consultation about polling stations. Its draft proposal for Staplehurst is to utilis...

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Posted: 4 Apr 19

Notice of Election of Borough and Parish Councillors UPDATED

Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent

Article by: Staplehurst Parish Council

Maidstone Borough Council has issued a notice of election of borough and parish councillors, which can be viewed on the MBC website at ...

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Posted: 4 Apr 19

Village Clean-Up Saturday 23rd March

Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent

Article by: Staplehurst Parish Council

We had a wonderful turnout of 75 local residents volunteering for two hours or more working together for Keep Britain Tidy’s Gre...

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Posted: 3 Apr 19

Government Rail Fares Consultation; Closes 1st May

Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent

Article by: Staplehurst Parish Council

HM Government is seeking rail passengers’ views on possible changes to rail fares and extending the area covered by pay-as-you-go fare...

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Posted: 3 Apr 19

Hen & Duckhurst Farm Ecological Works from 8th April

Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent

Article by: Staplehurst Parish Council

David Wilson Homes have advised that from Monday 8th April for up to sixty days (weather dependent) ecologists working for the company will ...

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Posted: 2 Apr 19

Bell Lane Emergency Closure from 1st April for up to four days

Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent

Article by: Staplehurst Parish Council

Kent Highways have announced that it will be necessary to close Bell Lane, Staplehurst from 1st April 2019 for up to four days. The ro...

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Posted: 1 Apr 19

Hanmer Way Closure on 9th April

Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent

Article by: Staplehurst Parish Council

Kent Highways have announced that it will be necessary to close Hanmer Way, Staplehurst from 9th April 2019 for up to one day. The roa...

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Posted: 1 Apr 19

EXTENDED until 1st August Emergency 30mph Speed Limit - Headcorn Road & Pile Lane, Staplehurst - 7 March 2019 (Maidstone)

Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent

Article by: Staplehurst Parish Council

Kent County Council have put in place a 30mph speed limit on Headcorn Road & Pile Lane, Staplehurst from 7 March 2019 to 1 August 2...

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Posted: 27 Mar 19

MBC Website - New Brexit Advice Page

Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent

Article by: Staplehurst Parish Council

Maidstone Borough Council has set up a page with information about Brexit on the Council’s website. It can be found at: https://...

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Posted: 26 Mar 19

A229 Traffic Update

Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent

Article by: Staplehurst Parish Council

In November 2018 a survey of traffic on the A229 was undertaken for the Parish Council. The results of the survey featured at the rece...

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Posted: 26 Mar 19

Wimpey Field New Pond Update

Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent

Article by: Staplehurst Parish Council

Further to previous news articles, Maidstone Borough Council has granted planning consent for the construction of a pond in the south-west c...

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Posted: 19 Mar 19

Southern Water’s Joint Award-Winning Campaign with the Consumer Council for Water

Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent

Article by: Staplehurst Parish Council

Southern Water’s sewers and the drains in your home are only designed to carry the 3ps – pee, poo and paper. Items such as wipe...

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Posted: 19 Mar 19

Staplehurst Library Opening Hours Update

Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent

Article by: Staplehurst Parish Council

Following recent public consultation to which the Parish Council and many residents responded, KCC’s Growth, Economic Development and ...

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Posted: 12 Mar 19

Temporary Road Closure – Grave Lane, Staplehurst – from 8 April 2019 for up to 2 days

Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent

Article by: Staplehurst Parish Council

The road will be closed outside “Houndhurst Barn”. The alternative route is via Clapper Lane, A229 Maidstone Road/Stapleh...

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Posted: 11 Mar 19

Staplehurst Summer Play Scheme

Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent

Article by: Staplehurst Parish Council

The Staplehurst summer play scheme for children between the ages of 4 and 11 will be held at Staplehurst School from 29th July until 16th Au...

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Posted: 7 Mar 19

Access to Wimpey Field

Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent

Article by: Staplehurst Parish Council

UPDATE: Taylor Wimpey has advised that it has submitted an application to divert footpath KM311 from its route in front of the houses at the...

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Posted: 7 Feb 19

Kent County Council - Bus Feedback Portal

Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent

Article by: Staplehurst Parish Council

During last summer’s Big Conversation with residents, many people told Kent County Council (KCC) that they didn’t know who to gi...

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Posted: 31 Jan 19

Jubilee Field Planning Application

Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent

Article by: Staplehurst Parish Council

Staplehurst Monarchs United Football Club has submitted to Maidstone Borough Council a planning application to undertake football pitch impr...

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Posted: 15 Jan 19

Wheels 2 Work Kent - Affordable Moped Loan Scheme

Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent

Article by: Staplehurst Parish Council

‘Wheels 2 Work Kent’ is a charitable project run by East Surrey Rural Transport Partnership, supported by Kent County Council.&n...

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Posted: 7 Jan 19

Hen and Duckhurst Site Works - Contact Details Updated 17/12/2018

Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent

Article by: Staplehurst Parish Council

If you have any concerns about ongoing works; David Wilson Homes have provided the following contact points for use during the duration of t...

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Posted: 17 Dec 18