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  Fusion Half Term Activities

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)

  Please see posters

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 23 May 23
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  Temporary Road Closure - Lenham Road, Grafty Green - 30th May 2023

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford

  It will be necessary to close part of Lenham Road, Grafty Green from 30th May 2023, with estimated completion by 1st June 2023. Lenham Road...

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 17 May 23
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  Pledge to not mow your lawn through May 2023

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)

  ‘No Mow May’ is a campaign by the charity Plantlife to let your lawn grow throughout May and provide a carpet of flowers for our...

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 10 May 23
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  Coronation Vigilance

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)

  Please see message from Counter Terrorism Policing

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 27 Apr 23
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  National Testing of the UK's new Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 23rd April 2023 @ 15:00hrs

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford

  Kent Association of Local Councils (KALC) has been provided with information from the Government Communication Service of the Cabinet Offic...

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 14 Apr 23
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  Coronation Big Lunch

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford

  Please see poster for details

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 21 Mar 23
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  Parish Council Vacancy

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford

  Due to a recent resignation, the Parish Council is looking to co-opt one member. Anyone interested in serving the community in this way sh...

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 17 Mar 23
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  Fusion Easter Holiday Events

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)

  Please see flyers

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 13 Mar 23
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  Anti-Social Behaviour Survey

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)

  Police and Crime Commissioner - Mr Matthew Scott, wishes to hear your views on Anti-Social Behaviour and how it’s impacting your neigh...

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 13 Mar 23
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  Kent Dementia Showcase Event

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)

  Please see above flyer

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 8 Mar 23
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  Kent Community Services Consultation

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)

  Kent County Council (KCC) has launched a public consultation on its Community Services which will run from 17 January to 26 March 2023. KCC...

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 23 Feb 23
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  Temporary Road Closure - Headcorn Road, Platts Heath - 3rd April 2023

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford

  It will be necessary to close part of Headcorn Road, Platts Heath from 3rd April 2023, with estimated completion by 4th April 2023 Headcorn...

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 21 Feb 23
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  Temporary Road Closure - Liverton Hill, Grafty Green - 20th February 2023

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford

  It will be necessary to close part of Liverton Hill, Grafty Green from 20th February 2023, with estimated completion by 3rd March 2023. Liv...

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 14 Feb 23
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  Victim Voice

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)

  Kent Police and Crime Commissioner has launched a new initiative: Victim Voice. Click on the link below to take you to the Victim Voice web...

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 9 Feb 23
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  Have Your Say on Home to School and Post 16 Transport for Mainstream and SEND Pupils

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)

  Kent County Council are currently consulting on: a Home to School Transport Policy for children and young people aged 4 to 16 to come int...

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 6 Feb 23
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  Fusion Clubs

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)

  Please see posters above

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 30 Jan 23
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  Emergency Road Closure - Lenham Road, Headcorn - 16th January 2023

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)

  It will be necessary to close Lenham Road, Headcorn from 16th January 2023 for up to 3 days. The road will be closed at Who'd a Thought...

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 16 Jan 23
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  Urgent Road Closure - Coldbridge Lane, Boughton Malherbe - 17th January 2023

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)

  It will be necessary to close Coldbridge Lane, Boughton Malherbe from 17th January 2023 for up to 2 days. The road will be closed between t...

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 13 Jan 23
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  Fusion Clubs

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)

  Please see posters

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 10 Jan 23
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  Check for Burst Pipes after the Big Freeze

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)

  South East Water is appealing for people across our supply area to help find leaks both inside their homes, on business premises and out in ...

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 16 Dec 22
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  Cost of Living Support Event

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)

  Please see above for details.

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 14 Dec 22
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  Resident Updates from Kent County Council

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)

  The latest KCC resident update contains some very helpful advice and information to ease some of the difficulties many will face over this w...

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 13 Dec 22
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  Keep yourself safe this festive period

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)

  You can reduce your risk of being a target of robbery if you: Look confident, move with purpose, and remain aware of your surroundings P...

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 13 Dec 22
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  Butterfly Club Christmas

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)

  Please see above poster

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 9 Dec 22
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  Car Crime

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)

  Did you know, that in the UK, a car is stolen on average every ten minutes? Whilst we can't always prevent it there are simple steps we...

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 5 Dec 22
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  Motorcycle, Moped or Scooter Crime

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)

  PROTECT YOUR MOTORCYCLE, MOPED or SCOOTER To protect you motorcycle, moped or scooter remember LOCK, CHAIN, COVER. LOCK: use a disc lock...

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 5 Dec 22
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  Crafty Kids Christmas

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)

  Please see poster above

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 2 Dec 22
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  Christmas and New Year Waste Collections

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)

  Maidstone Borough Council, Waste Services has advised that there will be collection round changes affecting all properties over the Christma...

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 29 Nov 22
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  Temporary Road Closure - Headcorn Road, Sandway - 23rd December 2022

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford

  It will be necessary to close part of Headcorn Road, Sandway from 23rd December 2022 for up to 1 day between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30. ...

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 25 Nov 22
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  Urgent Road Closure - Chain Gate Road (Park Road), Boughton Malherbe - 5th December 2022

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford

  It will be necessary to close Chain Gate Road (Park Road), Boughton Malherbe from 5th December 2022 for up to 2 days. The road will be clos...

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 18 Nov 22
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  Dog Theft

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)

  Dog owners are increasingly concerned about their dogs being stolen from them. To help keep your dog safe here are some top tips on how to ...

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 15 Nov 22
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  Kent Country Eye App

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)

  Country Eye is a free App to users in Kent; it records and disseminates information using smartphone technology. It was designed to help com...

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 11 Nov 22
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  Flood Action Week

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)

  Flood Action Week is taking place this week from 7 – 13 November. This annual Environment Agency campaign aims to increase awareness o...

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 8 Nov 22
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  MAIDSTONE BOROUGH DESIGN AND SUSTAINABILITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN DOCUMENT REGULATION 18 CONSULTATION

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)

  Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) has published the Regulation 18 version of its Design and Sustainability Development Plan Document, which wi...

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 28 Oct 22
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  National Highways & Transport Network - Public Satisfaction Surveys

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford

  This year, for the fifth year running, Kent County Council is taking part in the NHT Public Satisfaction Survey on highways and transport se...

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 14 Oct 22
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  Community Catalysts Project

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford

  Community Catalysts is a social enterprise working across the UK to try to make sure that people who need care and support to live their liv...

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 12 Oct 22
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  Police & Crime Commissioner's Annual Policing Survey 2022

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)

  Matthew Scott is currently appointing a new Chief Constable for Kent, following the retirement of Alan Pughsley. He is asking the public wh...

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 7 Oct 22
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  Cost of Living Event 3rd-8th October

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)

  Maidstone Borough Council and its partners are holding a cost of living event at The Mall in the town centre from 3rd to 8th October. The ...

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 28 Sep 22
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  Emergency Road Closure - Woodcock Lane, Grafty Green - 27th September 2022

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford

  It will be necessary to close Woodcock Lane, Grafty Green from 27th September 2022 for up to 4 days. The road will be closed outside Lawspa...

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 27 Sep 22
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  Ofgem Energy Rebate Scam

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)

  Action Fraud is warning of a rise in scam emails pretending to be from Ofgem offering a rebate payment on your gas and electricity bills. T...

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 23 Sep 22
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  Pop Up Post Office

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford

  IMPORTANT NOTICE Please disregard any rumour alleging that the Post Office in the Grafty Green Village Hall has closed. THIS IS NOT TRUE....

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 15 Sep 22
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  Kent County Council Budget Consultation

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford

  KCC’s Budget Consultation is now open and closes on the 5th September 2022. KCC would like to hear your views on how they plan to spe...

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 26 Aug 22
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  Residents targeted by scam HSF phone calls

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)

  Residents are being called and told they are eligible for the Household Support Fund. What happens: The caller says they are from the loc...

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 17 Aug 22
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  New 999 Service - Message from the PCSO, John Boyd

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford

  Please be aware of a new service. Deaf people can now call 999 BSL in their first language. More info is on https://999bsl.co.uk/

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 22 Jul 22
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  Kent's Roads - Message from Kent Resilience Forum

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford

  Kent’s roads are getting busy now that the summer getaway has begun, and so it is even more important that you plan your route, be pre...

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 22 Jul 22
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  Maidstone Borough Residents Survey

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)

  The Resident Survey is now live and runs until Sunday 4 September, giving all residents in Maidstone the opportunity to tell the Council abo...

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 20 Jul 22
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  Free priority services register for vulnerable residents

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)

  Sometimes you, or someone you know, may need additional assistance in the event of a water shortage or power outage. Water, gas and electric...

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 19 Jul 22
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  South East Water Urgent water supply update

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)

  Water is vital for health. So now, more than ever, we need to make sure there is always enough for everybody.With the continued hot weather ...

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 18 Jul 22
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  Appeal for water customers to be mindful when turning on the tap

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford (Clerk)

  South East Water is asking people to be mindful of the amount of water they are using as hot temperatures push up demand beyond levels expec...

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 12 Jul 22
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  SCAM ALERT! Courier fraudsters active in East Kent

  Boughton Malherbe, Sandway, Kent

  Article by: Vickie Ford

  Kent Police report residents in Ramsgate have been targeted by fraudsters pretending to be Police officers. All Kent residents need to be aw...

  Boughton Malherbe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 12 Jul 22