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News

  • Notice of Vacancy

    Notice of Vacancy

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    LOWER HALSTOW PARISH COUNCIL NOTICE OF VACANCY NOTICE is hereby given that a vacancy have occurred in the membership of the above Parish C...

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 11 Apr 24
  • Lower Halstow Police Newsletter February 2024

    Lower Halstow Police Newsletter February 2024

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    Incidents of note: There were an unusual number of road traffic collisions on 10/01/2024 in Lower Halstow on Sheerness Road, three in total....

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 19 Feb 24
  • February Half Term

    February Half Term

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    February 2024 Half Term Events

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 12 Feb 24
  • Message from Lower Halstow's Flood Warden

    Message from Lower Halstow's Flood Warden

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    I would like to ask that all landowners within Lower Halstow, check that their land drains are excavated, enabling surface land water to flo...

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 11 Jan 24
  • Notice from Police Officer Jez Chittim

    Notice from Police Officer Jez Chittim

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    Saturday 18th November Lower Halstow Village Hall – 15:00 to 16:00 I will be parked outside the village hall for residents to come a...

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 15 Nov 23
  • Annual Consultation - Performance of Kent Police

    Annual Consultation - Performance of Kent Police

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    A message from the Communications Manager for Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Scott: We have launched our annual consul...

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 8 Aug 23
  • Rare Moth

    Rare Moth

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    The Fiery Clearwing moth, which is a nationally rare moth, has been discovered at the seawall area of the Brickfields, where it is laying it...

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 11 Jul 23
  • Memorial Hall Site - Allotments

    Memorial Hall Site - Allotments

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    Exciting news for Lower Halstow gardeners - Lower Halstow Parish Council have one allotment at the Memorial Hall Site available to rent. If...

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 31 May 23
  • Kent Tree Plan - Call for Sites

    Kent Tree Plan - Call for Sites

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    Kent Tree Plan A call for expressions of interest for potential small woodland creation and community orchard sites As part of ‘Pla...

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 16 May 23
  • Lower Halstow Parish Council Achievements for 2022-23

    Lower Halstow Parish Council Achievements for 2022-23

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    An Overview of Lower Halstow Parish Council Achievements for the year 2022/23 The 20mph limit throughout the village has been agreed and ...

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 11 May 23
  • Save Our Seawall

    Save Our Seawall

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    Photos of the work being done on the Seawall

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 20 Mar 23
  • Notice for Horse Riders

    Notice for Horse Riders

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    Horse riders are advised that there are no bridle paths in Lower Halstow. This includes Church Path.

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 15 Feb 23
  • Seawall Repair

    Seawall Repair

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    Please note that the Environment Agency is commencing work to repair the seawall Monday 6th February. Please be aware that for the next fiv...

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 6 Feb 23
  • Seawall - Update

    Seawall - Update

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    The Parish Council are pleased to report that the Environment Agency have recently been in contact and confirmed that the much needed repair...

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 11 Jan 23
  • Share the Warmth

    Share the Warmth

    King's Lynn, Norfolk
    Article by: Ann Smith

    Share the Warmth

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 15 Nov 22
  • Kent Plan Bee

    Kent Plan Bee

    King's Lynn, Norfolk
    Article by: Ann Smith

    October 2022

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 8 Nov 22
  • Roman Coin Find

    Roman Coin Find

    King's Lynn, Norfolk
    Article by: Ann Smith

    A copper-alloy Roman Republican semunicia of anonymous issuer,dating to the period c217-215 BC (Reece Period 1) was found on Parish Council ...

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 8 Nov 22
  • Your Parish Needs You

    Your Parish Needs You

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    We are actively looking for people who live in the village of Lower Halstow with a positive, can do attitude. If this is you, please contac...

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 24 Oct 22
  • Proposed Raspberry Hill Solar Farm

    Proposed Raspberry Hill Solar Farm

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    Lower Halstow Parish Council will be holding a consultation meeting with the developers of the proposed solar farm to include members of the...

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 8 Jul 22
  • 20 MPH Zone for Lower Halstow

    20 MPH Zone for Lower Halstow

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    The attached map shows the proposed route for the 20 mph together with the 40mph buffer zone. The 40mph zone in Breach Lane is under discuss...

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 19 May 22
  • Request for donation to Victim Support

    Request for donation to Victim Support

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    The following was received by the Parish Council and they would like to give residents the opportunity of donating to this cause should they...

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 4 May 22
  • Queens Platinum Jubilee

    Queens Platinum Jubilee

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Councillor Portman has planted a red Oak tree to commemorate this year’s Platinum Jubilee and recorded...

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 25 Apr 22
  • Rogue Trader

    Rogue Trader

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    Lower Halstow Parish Council would like to state that the rogue trader, trading as ATS Paving and Building Ltd of Spade Lane, Hartlip, as re...

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 4 Mar 22
  • Save Our Seawall

    Save Our Seawall

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    Save our Seawall

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 14 Feb 22
  • Planning Application Regarding the Community Orchard at Gibbs Amenity Land

    Planning Application Regarding the Community Orchard at Gibbs Amenity Land

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    Statement from the Parish Council The Parish Council have agreed with the amended planning permission (orchard removed). Due to the strea...

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 Nov 21
  • A Message from Kent Police

    A Message from Kent Police

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    How to protect your GARAGE & OUTBUILDINGS Garages are often no more secure than a garden shed; both of which are used to store valuable...

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 14 Sep 21
  • Message from Fuel and Water Adviser

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    My name is Stevie Pettitt and I am the Fuel and Water adviser working out of Children and Families but paid for by Swale Borough Council . ...

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 13 Sep 21
  • About Lower Halstow Parish Council

    About Lower Halstow Parish Council

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    About Lower Halstow Parish Council Lower Halstow Parish Council normally meet on the first Tuesday of the month in the Memorial Hall, with ...

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 9 Jun 21
  • Sustainable Transport Survey

    Sustainable Transport Survey

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    18th May 2021 Dear Residents, Sustainable Transport Survey We have recently launched a short consultation in regards to three project are...

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 20 May 21
  • Parish Council Achievements for 2020-21

    Parish Council Achievements for 2020-21

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    Welcome to Lower Halstow Parish Council What a very strange year it has been for all of us but hopefully things are looking up. Something...

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 4 May 21
  • Litter Picking

    Litter Picking

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    Cllr Portman is organising a litter pick to take place on Sunday 30th May 2021 at 10.00 am. In addition: Any residents that would like to ...

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 12 Apr 21
  • 20mph Zone - Lower Halstow

    20mph Zone - Lower Halstow

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    Dear Residents The Parish Council would like to invite you, the residents of Lower Halstow village, to take part in a survey regarding a 20...

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 12 Apr 21
  • Queenborough Fishery Trust

    Queenborough Fishery Trust

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    Queenborough Fishery Trust (QFT) is a charitable organisation which can provide financial grants to eligible organisations and individuals i...

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 11 Mar 21
  • Nellie Rose's Story

    Nellie Rose's Story

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    Nellie Rose is smart, funny and full of life. Her infectious personality brings joy and happiness to everyone around her and despite all she...

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 11 Mar 21
  • Bottle Digging

    Bottle Digging

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    It has been brought to the attention of the Parish Council that bottle digging has recently been taking place on the Brickfields Amenity Sit...

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 1 Mar 21
  • Keep Kent Clean

    Keep Kent Clean

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    Keep Kent Clean Poster

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 8 Feb 21
  • Terrorism Threat Level

    Terrorism Threat Level

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    Terrorism Threat Level Poster

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 8 Feb 21
  • Mary Moore - Designer of Lower Halstow's Village Sign

    Mary Moore - Designer of Lower Halstow's Village Sign

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    Dear residents this is an email received from a relative of Mary Moore: "I just thought you might want to know that Mary Moore (the de...

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 Feb 21
  • Note from the Chairman

    Note from the Chairman

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    NOTE FROM THE CHAIRMAN Every year, the Parish Council has to decide how much Council Tax to collect from parish taxpayers. This is called t...

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 19 Jan 21
  • How Secure is your Garden?

    How Secure is your Garden?

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    How secure is your garden? When people think ‘Burglary’ they straight away think of their house being broken into. Many people s...

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 14 Dec 20
  • Gigabit Broadband to Lower Halstow

    Gigabit Broadband to Lower Halstow

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    We have some fabulous news to report. Our bid for funding to bring Gigabit Broadband to Lower Halstow has been SUCCESSFUL!! We now A...

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 18 Nov 20
  • Dog Fouling

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    Picking up your dog’s mess is an important part of being a responsible dog owner. The minority of irresponsible dog owners who do not...

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 13 Oct 20
  • Lower Halstow Gigabit  Broadband Community Project

    Lower Halstow Gigabit Broadband Community Project

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    Lower Halstow Parish Council have launched a Gigabit Broadband Community Project The government are just about to announce a massive invest...

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 21 Sep 20
  • The Tiptree Story - 25 Years Ago

    The Tiptree Story - 25 Years Ago

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    Please click link to see the full story: https://www.hugofox.com/shared/attachments.asp?f=2a7fa603%2D8a4a%2D4118%2Db262%2D93e03c680a36%2Epd...

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 28 Jul 20
  • Community Support Line - Swale Borough Council

    Community Support Line - Swale Borough Council

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    Community support line Our community support line is now open to support people who need to self-isolate during the coronavirus (COVID-19) ...

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 6 Apr 20
  • Trading Standards Information

    Trading Standards Information

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    Dear Kent Resident Re: Scams Advice During Coronavirus Outbreak Kent County Council Trading Standards are writing to you with regards to t...

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 2 Apr 20
  • Kent Together Helpline

    Kent Together Helpline

    Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Ann Smith

    MEDIA RELEASE KENT TOGETHER - HELPLINE LAUNCHED BY KENT COUNTY COUNCIL A 24 hour helpline has been set up to support vulnerable people in ...

    Lower Halstow Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 2 Apr 20