Report It
How to report a crime
To report a crime in Speldhurst parish, call 101 - this ensures you receive a crime number.
You can read useful information about community policing here
Remember, in an emergency you should always call 999.
How to report fly-tipping
Fly-tipping is a criminal offence, punishable by a fine of up to £50,000 or 12-months imprisonment if convicted. It is also anti-social, unsightly, harmful to wildlife…the list goes on. To report fly-tipping in Speldhurst Parish, visit TWBC's Report It page.
How to report road traffic accidents, near misses and Highways faults
If you or anyone you know is involved in a road traffic accident in Ashurst, Langton Green, Old Groombridge or Speldhurst, please Contact Us and tell us about it. It is vital that we have up-to-date information about road traffic accidents in Speldhurst Parish, which we can then use as evidence when approaching Kent Highways about implementing traffic calming measures.
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council has a reporting facility for near misses; this is so that you can report an incident where a collision has almost taken place involving vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians, or horses. Visit Report a near miss (tunbridgewells.gov.uk) to find out more.
To report Highways faults in Speldhurst Parish - including potholes, drainage issues or other road obstructions - please visit the KCC report a fault page. This is a quick and efficient way for you to help keep our roads in working order.
How to report a bonfire or other environmental concern
Residents have asked what can be done about neighbours who light bonfires on fine weather days during daylight hours.
If you are bothered by a bonfire at a neighbouring property, you can report it via the Tunbridge Wells Borough Council environmental health concern page.
Before you do so please bear in mind, the GOV.UK website advises that local councils can only take action against a resident lighting bonfires if they believe that the smoke counts as a statutory nuisance. A statutory nuisance is something that
- Unreasonably and substantially interferes with the use or enjoyment of a home or other premises.
- Injures or is likely to injure health.
We also encourage residents to follow this guidance from TWBC:
“"If you are bothered by a bonfire...you can approach your neighbour and explain the problem. You might feel awkward, but they may not be aware of the distress they are causing and it will hopefully make them more considerate in the future. If you find it difficult to approach your neighbour you may be able to get advice from West Kent Mediation Service, who can help resolve neighbour disputes. If this fails please contact us."”