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News

  • Sandyhurst Lane Closure 28 January

    Sandyhurst Lane Closure 28 January

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    From KCC Highways: Urgent Road Closure - Sandyhurst Lane, Ashford - 28th January 2026 (Ashford) It will be necessary to close Sandyhurst L...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 23 Jan 26
  • Wye Road Closure 3 February & update

    Wye Road Closure 3 February & update

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    KCC Highways has notified us that Wye Road will be closed on 3 February for further road repairs. This follows closely from another recent ...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 23 Jan 26
  • Charity & Community Grants

    Charity & Community Grants

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    There is still funding available for the 2025/2026 financial year from our grants programme, Full details available on our website. Your ...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 21 Nov 25
  • Sandyhurst Lane Closure from 14/11/25

    Sandyhurst Lane Closure from 14/11/25

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    It has been advised that Sandyhurst Lane is closed for emergency utility repairs for up to 5 days from 14/11/25. 'The road will be clos...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 17 Nov 25
  • Parish Council response to Ashford Local Plan Consultation

    Parish Council response to Ashford Local Plan Consultation

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council has responded to the consultation on the Ashford Local Plan 2042 consultation. You can read th...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 10 Oct 25
  • Completion of audit for 2025 year published

    Completion of audit for 2025 year published

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    The completion of the audit for the financial year 2024/2025 has been published, and the audited Annual Governance and Accountability Return...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 30 Sep 25
  • Road Closure White Hill 8 September

    Road Closure White Hill 8 September

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Received from KCC: Urgent Road Closure - White Hill, Boughton Aluph - 8th September 2025 (Ashford) It will be necessary to close White Hil...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 Sep 25
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    Grants Available for Rural Businesses

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Ashford Borough Council has once again successfully secured funding from the UK Government’s final round of Rural England Prosperity F...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 26 Aug 25
  • Road Closure Sandyhurst Lane 8/9 October

    Road Closure Sandyhurst Lane 8/9 October

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Received from KCC Openreach - Temporary Road Closure - Sandyhurst Lane, Boughton Aluph - 8th October 2025 (Ashford District) Due to...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 26 Aug 25
  • Road Closure, Pilgrims Way 29 July

    Road Closure, Pilgrims Way 29 July

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Received from KCC Urgent Road Closure - Pilgrims Way, Boughton Aluph - 29th July 2025 (Ashford) It will be necessary to close Pilgrims Way...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 18 Jul 25
  • Local Government Reorganisation

    Local Government Reorganisation

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Residents can keep up to date with local government reorganisation in Kent by reading the Ashford Borough Council website. The Parish Counc...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 21 May 25
  • Road Closure White Hill

    Road Closure White Hill

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Received from KCC: Urgent Road Closure - White Hill, Boughton Aluph - 22nd May 2025 (Ashford) It will be necessary to close White Hill, Bo...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 15 May 25
  • VE Day 80

    VE Day 80

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Commemoration of the 80th anniversary of VE Day at 9.30pm at the War Memorial, Boughton Lees. There will be a very short ceremony to Light ...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 8 May 25
  • Emergency Road Closure Pilgrims Way, Boughton Aluph

    Emergency Road Closure Pilgrims Way, Boughton Aluph

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Notification received via KCC SOUTH EAST WATER WORKS Emergency Road Closure - Pilgirms Way, Boughton Aluph - 29th April 2025 (Ashford) It...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 30 Apr 25
  • Emergency Road Closure Sandyhurst Lane 28 April

    Emergency Road Closure Sandyhurst Lane 28 April

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    SOUTH EAST WATER WORKS Emergency Road Closure - Sandyhurst Lane, Ashford - 28th April 2025 (Ashford) It will be necessary to close Sandyhu...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 29 Apr 25
  • Road Closure Lenacre Street

    Road Closure Lenacre Street

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    SOUTH EAST WATER WORKS Emergency Road Closure - Lenacre Street, Eastwell - 22nd April 2025 (Ashford) It will be necessary to close ...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 23 Apr 25
  • * cancelled* Planned Road Closures, Pilgrims Way

    * cancelled* Planned Road Closures, Pilgrims Way

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Road Closure for carriageway repairs. 17 March 0700 - 19 March 2359 Road Closure for Openreach maintenance work. **now cancelled** 24 ...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 23 Apr 25
  • Road Closure Sandyhurst Lane

    Road Closure Sandyhurst Lane

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    From KCC: Urgent Road Closure - Sandyhurst Lane, Ashford - 10th April 2025 (Ashford) It will be necessary to close Sandyhurst Lane, Ashfor...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 10 Apr 25
  • White Hill road closure cancelled

    White Hill road closure cancelled

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    KCC Highways has advised that the road closure for White Hill planned for 14 April has been cancelled.

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 10 Apr 25
  • County Council Elections

    County Council Elections

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Kent County Council elections will be held on May 1 2025. Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council is within the Ashford Rural West war...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 Apr 25
  • Speedwatch Training

    Speedwatch Training

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Thank you to the Speedwatch Group that will be working in the Boughton Lees area of the Parish. They undertook on site training this week to...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 14 Mar 25
  • Planned Road Closures Sandyhurst Lane & Faversham Road

    Planned Road Closures Sandyhurst Lane & Faversham Road

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    The following notices have been received. For mapping, and updates on any changes please refer to one.network. Urgent Road Closure - Fa...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 15 Jan 25
  • Christmas Waste, Recycling & Garden calendars

    Christmas Waste, Recycling & Garden calendars

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Ashford Borough Council has published Christmas collection dates. You can also download the festiv

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 18 Dec 24
  • Operation Brock dates

    Operation Brock dates

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    We have received information regarding Operation Brock in the run up to Christmas. With cross-channel bookings looking busy in the run...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 10 Dec 24
  • LOST - bright yellow defibrillator - GOAT LEES

    LOST - bright yellow defibrillator - GOAT LEES

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Your help is needed to find the public access defibrillator usually situated outside Goat Lees Community Hall. Please get in touch if you h...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 10 Dec 24
  • Lenacre Street Closure (Emergency Closure)

    Lenacre Street Closure (Emergency Closure)

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    SOUTH EAST WATER WORKS Emergency Road Closure - Lenarce Street, Ashford - 4th December 2024 (Ashford) It will be necessary to close ...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 4 Dec 24
  • Wye Road Closure 2 December **now open**

    Wye Road Closure 2 December **now open**

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    SOUTH EAST WATER WORKS Emergency Road Closure - Wye Road, Boughton Aluph - 2nd December 2024 (Ashford It will be necessary to close Wye Ro...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 Dec 24
  • Community Speedwatch

    Community Speedwatch

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    There is a community speedwatch scheme being set up by a group of residents in the Boughton Aluph area. For people that may be interested yo...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 25 Oct 24
  • Emergency Road Closure Chilham *update*

    Emergency Road Closure Chilham *update*

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    KCC has advised of an emergency Road Closure on Canterbury Road at Chilham. Emergency Road Closure - Ashford Road, Chilham - 23rd October 2...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 25 Oct 24
  • Road closure Wye Road w/b 21 October

    Road closure Wye Road w/b 21 October

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Kent County Council has advised the following (note that the closure is for the whole road length). For up to date information see one.netw...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 11 Oct 24
  • Latest A251 closure updates (16/9/24) **ROAD NOW OPEN**

    Latest A251 closure updates (16/9/24) **ROAD NOW OPEN**

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Here are the latest updates regarding the progress of works on the Faversham Road. You can check for updates on the SGN website. Update - M...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 26 Sep 24
  • Boughton & Eastwell Cricket Club

    Boughton & Eastwell Cricket Club

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Boughton & Eastwell Cricket Club has updated us on the latest developments with the pavilion. The news: Exciting things are happeni...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 26 Sep 24
  • Upcoming road closures on Canterbury Road & Sandyhurst Lane

    Upcoming road closures on Canterbury Road & Sandyhurst Lane

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    We have been advised of the following upcoming road closures. For the most up to date information available can be found at one.network we...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 20 Sep 24
  • 20mph zone going live

    20mph zone going live

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    KCC have advised that the 20mph zone around the Lees on Lees Road, Wye Road and Pilgrims Way will go live on Saturday 7 September. You may ...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 6 Sep 24
  • Latest grant supports *FREE* local concert

    Latest grant supports *FREE* local concert

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    The free to attend local concert by the Big Sound Collective, hosted at All Saints Church, Boughton Aluph on Friday 6 September is supported...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 6 Sep 24
  • Current & future roadworks

    Current & future roadworks

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Trinity Road, Wye Road & Pilgrims Way For the most up to date information and detailed mapping check one.network and enter the address ...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 11 Jul 24
  • Thank you for joining us.

    Thank you for joining us.

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    It was a pleasure to meet residents at the Meet Your Parish Councillors event recently. We were also pleased to welcome Ashford Borough Coun...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 11 May 24
  • Bramble Lane (Wye) closure 20-24 May

    Bramble Lane (Wye) closure 20-24 May

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Bramble Lane (Wye) will be closed from 20-24 May for drainage works. To keep up to date with the latest updates on road closures that might...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 7 May 24
  • Five Church Walk

    Five Church Walk

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    This. year marks the 40th annivesary of the Five Church Walk. This is held on Bank Holiday Monday. You can walk between all five or take a s...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 26 Apr 24
  • April closures of Sandyhurst Lane

    April closures of Sandyhurst Lane

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    There are two separate closures planned for Sandyhurst Lane in April for utilities work. April 2 - April 14 for work on the gas main (part ...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 15 Mar 24
  • New refuse & recycling bin collection details

    New refuse & recycling bin collection details

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    You can now look up the details of waste and recycling collections from 25 March on the Ashford Borough Council website.

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 15 Mar 24
  • Christmas Refuse & Recycling Collections

    Christmas Refuse & Recycling Collections

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Ashford Christmas Refuse & Recycling dates can be found online.

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 22 Dec 23
  • Proposed 20mph Consultation by KCC **closes 27/11**

    Proposed 20mph Consultation by KCC **closes 27/11**

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Kent County Council are consulting on the proposed 20mph zone for areas of Boughton Lees around the Green and along Pilgrims Way and Wye Roa...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 24 Nov 23
  • 20mph zone - a good idea?

    20mph zone - a good idea?

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Residents are invited to share their opinions on a proposed 20mph zone for Boughton Aluph. The area will be Lees Road and Wye Road around th...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 Sep 23
  • We've signed the pledge!

    We've signed the pledge!

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council is pleased to announce that it was council 1138 to sign up to the Civility and Respect pledge. ...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 30 May 23
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    Borough Councillors

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    The Ashford Borough Councillors returned for our area are; Larry Krause (Downs West Ward) and Winston Michael (Goat Lees Ward) The Parish ...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 12 May 23
  • Parish Council & Borough Council Elections

    Parish Council & Borough Council Elections

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    The notices of Parish and Borough Council elections have been published. There are two Borough Council wards in our Parish Area, Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  

    Posted: 29 Mar 23
  • Learn about CPR & Defibrillators

    Learn about CPR & Defibrillators

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Save the date! There will be a defibrillator & CPR awareness session hosted by Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council on 20 A...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 17 Mar 23
  • Emergency Road Closure notified 9/3/23

    Emergency Road Closure notified 9/3/23

    Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Emergency Road Closure - Wye Road, Boughton Aluph - 9th March 2023 (Ashford) Message from Kent County Council: It has been necessary to cl...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 9 Mar 23
  • Are you interested in finding more about becoming a councillor?

    Are you interested in finding more about becoming a councillor?

    Ashford, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    There will be an opportunity to join an online information session about the role of a local councillor on 21 March (this is presented by th...

    Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 27 Feb 23