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Parish Council & Borough Council Elections
Boughton Aluph, Ashford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThe 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: 23 Mar 23
Learn about CPR & Defibrillators
Save the date! There will be a defibrillator & CPR awareness session hosted by Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council on 20 A...
Emergency Road Closure notified 9/3/23
Emergency Road Closure - Wye Road, Boughton Aluph - 9th March 2023 (Ashford) Message from Kent County Council: It has been necessary to cl...
Are you interested in finding more about becoming a councillor?
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...
Update on the M20 moveable barrier works
National Highways has advised that work has now finished on the M20 central reservation. National Highways advise that there will be no fur...
Are you interested in finding more about becoming a councillor?
There will be three opportunities to join an online information session about the role of a local councillor presented by the Kent Associati...
Warm Spaces (Every Tuesday 1-3pm)
Everyone is welcome to come and get warm in the Flying Horse every winter Tuesday from 1-3pm. No purchase or booking is needed and the pub a...
Bulb Planting on the Village Green (5 & 8 November)
The Parish Council has taken delivery of about 1600 native bulbs, these have been chosen to flower in the Spring around the Village Green. T...
Sandyhurst Lane & Lenacre Street closure (run 30 October)
Temporary Road Closure – Ashford & District 10 & 5 Mile Run – from 30 October 2022 for up to 1 day Ashford & Distri...
Pilgrims Way Closure (19 October)
Advised by KCC Temporary Road Closure - Pilgrims Way, Boughton Aluph - 19th October 2022 for 1 Day, between 09:30 hours and 15:30 hours It...
Condolence Book in St Christopher's Church (updated)
Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parish Council has opened a book of condolence for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. The book will be available in ...
Everyday Active small grants scheme
Active Kent & Medway are part of Kent County Council, and its aim and priorities are to help get more people, more active, more often. ...
Temporary Road Closure - A251 Buck Street, Challock & A251 Faversham Road, Boughton Aluph & Eastwell (3rd October for 4 Nights)
Notice received from KCC Highways: Temporary Road Closure - A251 Buck Street, Challock & A251 Faversham Road, Boughton Aluph & East...
Grant Funding awarded to Dads Unlimted
Dads Unlimited has recently been awarded a £300 grant to support their counselling work. The Parish Council were very pleased to help ...
Sandyhurst Lane Closure (from 4 August)
From Kent County Council Kent County Council gives notice that Sandyhurst Lane, Boughton Aluph is closed to through traffic, on or after 4t...
Tree pruning 1/8/22
There will be tree pruning on the green today, 1/8/22. No trees are being removed. This work is to ensure the health of the trees and safety...
Fire Safety
Residents are requested to be aware of the current high fire risk, due to exceptionally dry conditions. You may have seen news coverage of g...
Road Closures Faversham Road & Wye Road (update)
Temporary Road Closure - A251 Faversham Road, Eastwell - 20th July 2022 for 3 Nights between 20:00 hours and 05:00 hours It will be necessa...
Rail Strike Action Information Letter
Information for travellers on services is detailed in a letter from Southeastern.
Wye Road Closure
Kent County Council has now published the notice for the emergency closure of Wye Road. From KCC Highways: Emergency Road Closure - Wye Ro...
Could you be our next Councillor?
Are you over 18. live or work in the Parish and are interested in making a difference in your community? A vacancy has arisen for a Parish ...
Travel Disruption 8-10 April
Whilst it will come as no surprise, Kent Resilience Team have asked us to pass on this message regarding travel this coming weekend. Loc...
Do you walk your dog near livestock?
Please see the message below from Kent Police with some good tips if you walk a dog near livestock. Good Afternoon Boughton Aluph & ...
After the Storms - Be Aware of Rogue Traders
Inspector James Ross of Kent Police has issued the following message: Please be aware of the risk of rogue traders taking advantage of the ...
Resurfacing work to Trinity Way (overnight from 14 March)
From KCC: Road Maintenance in Your Area Road Surface Improvement (Resurfacing) A251 Trinity Way, Ashford When we plan to carry out the wo...
Goat Lees Play Area Maintenance
Ashford Borough Council will shortly be undertaking some maintenance on the surfacing at Goat Lees (and Brisley Farm) play areas. During...
Community & Charity Opportunity to work with the Parish Council
The Parish Council is interested to hear from community groups and charitities working in the Parish (or groups that would like to work in ...
Pilgrims Way Closure (14 February)
Temporary Road Closure - Pilgrims Way, Boughton Aluph - 14th February 2022 for 1 Day between 09:30 hours and 15:30 hours It will be necessa...
Wilder Wellbeing Course at Hothfield Heathlands
“Wilder Wellbeing”: Six consecutive weeks from Monday 17 January 2022 at Hothfield Heathland from 10am – 12pm. Being stuc...
Sandyhurst Lane Closure **date amended**
Message from KCC Highways Urgent Road Closure - Sandyhurst Lane, Boughton Aluph - amended to week beginning 13th December 2021 (Ashford) ...
My Voice Kent
Kent Police is promoting a scheme called My Community Voice. It is a way to be updated by Kent Police about the issues that matter to you. U...
The Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parishes Neighbourhood Plan
Great News! The Neighbourhood Plan is now officially part of the Ashford Development Plan. Following the referendum in July, when 93% of pe...
POSTPONED - FREE defibrillator training (October)
This session has been POSTPONED due to illness. Community Heartbeat Trust will be presenting another opportunity to learn about saving a l...
Road Closure Harville Road (from KCC)
Message from KCC Highways: It will be necessary to close Harville Road, Wye from 25th October 2021 for up to 3 days. The road will be close...
Urgent Road Closure - Dunnock Road, Kennington - 3rd October 2021 (Ashford)
Urgent Road Closure - Dunnock Road, Kennington - 3rd October 2021 (Ashford) from KCC It will be necessary to close Dunnock Road, Kennington...
Pilgrims Way, Boughton Aluph road closure
Road closure notice.
FREE training for small businesses & organisations
Kent County Council has commissioned a free COVID-19/infection safe training and advice service for sole traders with a Unique Tax Reference...
Developer Proposals for Housing at Eureka Park (Trinity Lakes)
Proposals for the new housing developmernt from the developers of Eureka Park have been published. The developers are inviting members of th...
Condolences on the death of Anne Leclerq
The Parish Council wishes to pass on its condolences to the family and friends of Anne Leclerq, a former Chairman of the Parish Council. Th...
Poll Result - Neighbourhood Plan Referendum
Residents in Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parishes have voted YES to the Neighbourhood Plan being used, alongside the other legal planning ...
Bike Marking Event 28 July
Bike marking will be carried out on 28 July 2021. Your local events: Wye Green (opposite Gregory Court) 1130 -1230 Challock Village Ha...
Neighbourhood Plan Postal Ballots
A quick reminder for residents who are registered for postal voting. Remember that to vote in the Neighbourhood Plan referendum, your ballo...
29 July 2021 Neighbourhood Plan Referendum
The Parish Council is very pleased to announce that the Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Parishes Neighbourhood Plan will go to referendum on 2...
Good News from your Neighbourhood Plan *updated*
The Examiner has reported that the plan (with recommended amendments) meets the conditions to be able to go forward to a referendum. Here a...
HRH Duke of Edinburgh online book of condolence
Following the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, people may wish to pay tribute to him and offer condolences to Her Majesty The Queen. ...
Census Help
If you, a neighbour or friend need assistance with the 2021 Census you can call free on 0800 141 2021 If you need to access advice in an...
Local Elections May 2021
Local elections will be taking place for Kent County Council and the Kent Police & Crime Commissioner in May 2021. If you need to regist...
Canterbury Road Closure
Kent Highways have advised that it has been necessary to close Canterbury Road, Boughton Aluph from 19th February 2021 for up to 7 days. Th...
** update Friday 12 February Refuse Collections in the snow & ice
Updated message from Ashford Borough Council (12/2/21) Bin Update Our crews have worked extremely hard this week to continue to collec...
Volunteer Transport to COVID vaccinations
Do you or anyone you know need help with transport for your Covid vaccination? Ashford Voluntary Car Scheme could help. Their drivers...