News
News from in and around Eynsford.
Pedham Place Update, by Cllr Vince Robson
15th January 2025
I wanted to start this article wishing everyone a Happy New Year, however I fear that it may be anything but happy! The Government have been busy amending local housing targets and the NPPF (National Planning Policy Framework) in the belief that this will enable them to achieve the 1.5m new...
Vote for your Community Hero!
12th December 2024
We are delighting to be participating in the Kent Alc Community Award scheme again this year to reward outstanding service to our community. The winner for this year will be selected by the parish council from the nominations received. They will have the chance to receive a certificate of...
New community transport scheme launched for Eynsford and surrounding villages
21st October 2024
People living in Eynsford, Lullingstone and Farningham now have access to a new community transport initiative, set up by Darent Valley Community Church (DVCC) with support from local residents and enabled by a grant from Kent County Council. As part of national Community Transport Week...
A Quiet Energy Revolution in Eynsford?
17th October 2024
Did you know that the three latest houses to be built in Eynsford have air source heat pumps? Nope – exactly. Could you help us uncover more about our villages increasing green energy generation? By taking a few minutes to complete this survey you will help us to see the village from a...
Parish Councils join forces to fight Pedham Place development
14th October 2024
Press release from Farningham Parish Council, in collaboration with Eynsford Parish Council, Crockenhill Parish Council and Tibbalds Planning and Urban Design Ltd, 9th October 2024 Three Kent Parish Councils join forces to expose the folly of Sevenoaks’ District Council Local Plan, in a...
New Eynsford Football Pitch Opens
9th September 2024
Saturday 7th September saw the inaugural match on the new Harrow Meadow football pitch between members of resident clubs Eynsford Football Club and Riverside Wanderers Football Club. Many supporters and members of the local community came out to watch the match on the new pitch followed by a...
We are Hiring - Vacancy for Assistant Clerk
23rd July 2024
Eynsford Parish Council is looking for proactive individual with experience of administrative and customer facing work to make an important contribution to our community. If you are keen to make a difference in our parish we would love to hear from you. The full job description and information...
Change to Opening Times
22nd July 2024
Our opening hours are changing. During July/August the office will be open three days a week. These days may vary from week to week. We will aim to keep you updated here and on social media. w/c 22 July - Open Monday, Tuesday & Thursday w/c 29 July - Open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday ...
Community Walk to Protect Pedham Place
18th June 2024
Pedham Place in Eynsford and Farningham has been targetted as a potential development site for 2500 new homes. This important part of the Green Belt is a protected National Lanscape and part of the North Downs. The Protect our Greenbelt Together group, together with local parish councils is...
Eynsford's Green Team organises Events for the Great Big Green Week
23rd May 2024
Eynsford's Green Team has organised a series of events and opportunities to celebrate the Great Big Green Week between 8th and 16th June 2024. For more information about the Great Big Green Week please visit https://greatbiggreenweek.com/ Join us for these great events! Saturday...
New Community Transport Scheme for Eynsford
7th May 2024
Darent Valley Community Church are setting up a volunteer driver scheme to help those without cars and/or limited mobility to get to medical and other important appointments.If you can help to drive your own car, an accesible vehicle or to help with co-ordination, do get in touch with Steve on...
More support for The Space
28th March 2024
We are pleased to announce that we were successful in our bid for a grant of £1000 from the 'Cost of Living' fund managed by KCC and KALC. We applied for funding to give to The Space, an excellent community initiative set up by Darent Valley Community Church with help from lots of other...
Community Litter Pick
14th March 2024
Eynsford's Green Team are organising a community litter pick on Sunday 24th March from 2-4pm. We will meet at the recycling layby at 2pm and work in that area and possibly other areas too, depending on the number of volunteers. We will provide litter pickers, bags and high viz jackets. Please...
How Can we Help You?
27th February 2024
How to get help and advice The parish council can help you with many issues or questions about services and amenities in Eynsford. If we cannot help you directly we should be able to point you in the right direction to get the support or information you need. The parish clerks will be able...
Casual Vacancy
15th February 2024
Would you like to join the parish council? We have a vacancy for a councillor. This is a voluntary position. You could help to shape our village and community. If you would like to find out more email info@eynsfordparishcouncil.org.uk for more information. The deadline for applications is...
Merry Christmas
21st December 2023
We wish everyone in the parish of Eynsford a peaceful christmas and new year. The parish office will now be closed until 2nd January. We will respond to any emails or phone messages on our return. ...
Have your say! Sevenoaks District Council Local Plan 2040
14th December 2023
Have your say on Sevenoaks District Council's new Local Plan. The plan includes proposed new housing development in the district. Sevenoaks District Council has set out 4 options for development in their Local Plan. They have set a housing target of 10,680 new homes over 15 years (to...
Halloween - Trick or Treat
31st October 2023
Many people enjoy celebrating halloween and dressing up. However, some people do not celebrate or may not feel safe, so please be considerate. Kent police have provided the following guidelines for those considering trick or treating. If you have young children: • Never let young children...
Eynsford's Arbor Day
28th September 2023
Eynsford will be celebrating Arbor Day on Saturday 30th September. Arbor Day is a celebration of trees and often includes tree planting. Arbor Day is of particular importance to Eynsford as this is where Elliott Down Tills lived when he brought the idea of Arbor Day to the UK from the USA in...
Casual Vacancy
27th September 2023
Recently Eynsford Parish Council's Cllr Richardson stepped down from the council, after 10 years of service. We wish him well in his retirement from the council, however, that does mean we have a vacancy for a councillor. As of 17th October, no election has been called, so the...
Parish Council helps to ensure continuation of Eynsford's Warm Space
31st August 2023
Eynsford Parish Council was pleased to ensure the continuation of the popular community facility ‘The Space’ by passing on a grant it received from Kent County Council to support residents experiencing hardship as a result of the cost-of-living crisis and for those dealing with social...
Leak Repair - Fernbank
25th July 2023
FERNBANK We have arranged for the lamp post outside 7 Fernbank to be removed today. This is to assist Thames Water in fixing the ongoing leak in that location. The lamp post will be replaced once all the works are completed. ...
Darent Valley Rail Trails
25th July 2023
The Darent Valley Community Rail Partnership has been working on encouraging more usage of the train services between Swanley and Sevenoaks. The Darent Valley Landscape Partnership has produced an App that outlines the many walks exploring the heritage and landscapes we have in...
Grant Received for Football Pitch Project
11th July 2023
We were delighted to have been awarded a grant of £6,000 to go towards the cost of creating a new football pitch at Harrow Meadow, the first stage of the new village hall project. The grant was awarded by Kent County Council as part of its Capital Sports Fund programme. ...
Casual Vacancy
25th May 2023
Sadly Cllr Wendy Gee is no longer able to be a councillor due to personal commitments and has submitted her resignation. We, therefore, have a casual vacancy. We are grateful for all that Wendy has contributed to the council. Please read the notice attached from Sevenoaks District Council....
Historic Water Fountain Restored in time for the Coronation
16th May 2023
Eynsford Parish Council has recently arranged for a small piece of local history to be restored in time for the Coronation of King Charles III. The drinking water fountain on Bower Lane, Eynsford was installed for the coronation of Edward VII in 1902, An inscription on the fountain which is...
Emergency Alert Test
18th April 2023
The UK Government has launched a new Public Emergency Alerts system. This system gives the UK Government and emergency services the capability to send an alert directly to mobile phones when there is a risk to life. Alert systems such as this are already successfully used across the world and...
New Arboreal Acrostic at Lullingstone
7th March 2023
On Saturday 4th March members of the parish council and it's green team planted 13 new trees in the form of an Acrostic at Lullingstone (by the chicken tree). The acrostic was the idea of Tree Warden John Gee and was funded by the parish council which is keen to encourage tree planting in the...
Join Your Parish Council!
2nd March 2023
The local elections are coming up on 4th May and these include parish council elections. We have at least one vacancy on the council, so if this is something that you have been considering, now is the time to apply! Being a parish councillor can be a very rewarding role. You will have a say in...
Restoration of the Coronation Fountain
28th February 2023
The parish council recently agreed to pay for the repair and restoration of the water fountain at the bottom of Bower Lane, opposite the war memorial. The water fountain was 'erected by the people of Eynsford in commemoration of the coronation of His Majesty King Edward VII...
Notice of Casual Vacancy
31st January 2023
We are sorry to report that after 15 years of service, including 4 as Chair, Sarah Boyle has stepped down from the council for personal reasons. Therefore a casual vacancy exists on the parish council. The vacancy will be filled at the next ordinary election of councillors on 4th May 2023....
Disposal of Land Notice
26th January 2023
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972 SECTION 123 NOTICE OF INTENDED DISPOSAL OF LAND Notice is hereby given under section 123 (1) (2A) of the Local Government Act 1972 that Eynsford Parish Council intends to make a disposal of Open Space land of approximately 760m2 forming part of Harrow Meadow, Eynsford...
Looking for a Local Hero
10th November 2022
We are looking for nominations for an outstanding member of our community in Eynsford. As part of the Kent Association of Local Council's Community Award, we will be selecting someone to receive an award for 2022. The award will recognize a significant contribution to our community. ...
Reduce Energy Loss from your Home
13th October 2022
We are able to offer residents the opportunity to borrow a thermal imaging camera this autumn. The camera will help you to see where you are losing heat from your home and where you can improve your insulation. The camera will be available from Monday 17th October until the end of November from...
HM Queen Elizabeth II 1926 - 2022
8th September 2022
HM Queen Elizabeth II 1926 - 2022 We were extremely sad to hear of the death of our Queen - HM Queen Elizabeth II this afternoon. The Queen demonstrated a strong sense of public service right until the end. There is a book of condolence available at St Martin’svchurch and people are...
Jubilee Events 2022
16th June 2022
Jubilee Fayre and Post Covid Music Event 2022 Over the last year a small group of villagers have worked with Myself and Naomi Wintour to create some magic in the village. Following the covid pandemic and lockdown, it was decided that everyone needed to be able to come together and share...
New Repair Cafe for Eynsford
19th May 2022
The parish council's Green Team are organising a 'repair cafe' this Saturday in the village hall. You will be able to bring along your items to be repaired. A great way to reduce waste and save money! This time we can help with repairs of bikes, vacuum cleaners, children's toys, and...
Casual Vacancy
4th January 2022
Eynsford Parish Council is looking for a new councillor following the resignation of Cllr Kirby last month. This is a great opportunity for someone in our village to help to make a difference in our community. Councillors will need to be able to attend two meetings every month and be...
Merry Christmas
21st December 2021
We wish all of our residents a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The parish office will be closed from 22nd December and will re-open on 4th January 2022. There will be no committee meeting in January. Our next meeting will be on 20th January. ...
What's Going on at Eynsford Station
7th December 2021
The Darent Valley Community Rail Partnership is becoming a reality. With plans to improve the environments of all the stations of the Darent Valley Line from Sevenoaks to Swanley, some of the projects are getting underway. At Eynsford, we have installed a new toilet in the old waiting room...
Casual Vacancy
7th December 2021
Due to the resignation of Cllr Geoff Kirby, there is now a casual vacancy on the council. We are grateful for all the work Cllr Kirby has done for Eynsford. Electors have the option to call an election - see details below. If an election is not called, the council will seek to co-opt a new...
Find out How to reduce your Home Energy Usage
16th November 2021
Eynsford residents should receive a leaflet shortly from our Green Team about improving the energy efficiency of our homes and reducing carbon emissions. Did you know that heating accounts for around 64% of our home energy usage? A longer version of the information with lots of useful...
Eynsford Tree of the Year 2021
7th September 2021
We finally have the news you have all been waiting for... the decision on Eynsford's Tree of the Year! Thanks to our Tree Wardens, we have two winning trees for the price of one. The People's Choice winner is: the Silver Birch (Betula Utilis Jacquemontii 'Doorenbos') outside...
Change to Meeting Times
3rd August 2021
The council has agreed that, starting from September 2021, that parish council and committee meetings will start at 7.30pm instead of 8pm. ...
Council meet Police regarding Anti-Social Behaviour
22nd June 2021
A representative from Kent Police was invited to a recent parish council meeting to discuss recent instances of anti-social behaviour in the popular Riverside area and how best to tackle them. The meeting was attended by a representative of Kent Police and a number of local residents and parish...
Filming in Eynsford 20 & 21 June
17th June 2021
Filming will be taking place in Eynsford shortly for a new version of The Larkins. On Monday 21st June Riverside Green will be closed to members of the public for filming purposes. Associated road closures have also been arranged for Riverside. Approximate timings for filming...
Wildlife Friendly Planting
15th June 2021
Members of our community have been planting hanging baskets and other containers with flowers that will attract bees and other pollinating insects. Members of our Green Team put together instructions on how to do this and what kinds of flowers to use. Here are some photos of some of the newly...
Eynsford Housing Needs Survey
22nd April 2021
Eynsford Housing Needs Survey January 2021 Sevenoaks District Council as part of a 5 year programme is looking at local housing needs. In November 2020 they approached Rural Kent Action with Communities to undertake a survey within Eynsford to establish whether there was a need for affordable...
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
12th April 2021
"Following the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, we know that many of you will be wanting to pay tribute to him and offer condolences to Her Majesty The Queen at this sad time. Our priority remains to keep everyone safe and, due to the current public health guidelines and lockdown restrictions...
Your New Village Hall: Have Your Say!
6th April 2021
Eynsford residents are invited to give their views on plans for a new village hall in Eynsford. After over 10 years of work, we have planning permission for the relocation of the football pitch and the building of a new village hall at Harrow Meadow to provide an exciting new community...
Delivery Person Needed
23rd March 2021
We are looking for someone to deliver our quarterly newsletter to all households in Eynsford parish. This is a paid role with a set fee to deliver the newsletters by hand four times a year to around 850 households. We are looking ideally for someone local, aged 18+, who will be able to...
New Hedge Planted behind Parish Office
16th March 2021
We have recently arranged for a new hedge to be planted along the access road behind the parish office. Last year we had to remove two trees in this area for safety reasons and decided to see if we could improve this small area. We put in a bid for new hedging through North West Kent...
Community Award for Christine!
11th March 2021
We are delighted that the 2021 Community Award has been won by Christine Witton. Many of you will have seen Christine on her daily walk around the village, sometimes with her dog Bella, collecting litter. Christine says: 'Daily I collect along the High Street, Farmingham High Street , Sparepenny...
How to get Help during Lockdown
5th January 2021
As we find ourselves once again in lockdown, many people in our community will be isolating, or will have difficulty in accessing shops etc. Many of our volunteers are still available to help. If you have details of your local volunteer from 2020, please feel free to give them a call. If...
Community Award for 2021 - Call for Nominations!
5th January 2021
Eynsford Parish Council is delighted to be participating in the Kent Association for Local Councils Community Award scheme again. The KALC Community Award is to acknowledge and give recognition to those that have made a significant contribution to their local community. Residents are invited to...
How Green is your Christmas Shopping?
10th December 2020
A member of our Green Team has written a very useful article about how to shop with an eco and ethical emphasis. There are lots of ideas of how you can make your Christmas a little greener. https://www.eynsfordparishcouncil.org.uk/post-how_... ...
How Can Eynsford be Greener?
17th November 2020
HOW CAN EYNSFORD BE GREENER? The Eynsford Green Team, ("EGT") has been set up to help Eynsford Parish Council look at how we can improve our village environment and encourage and support the community, (businesses, village groups and individuals) to be more environmentally friendly and to...
Local Housing Needs Survey
12th November 2020
Eynsford Housing Needs Survey Eynsford Parish Council is working with Sevenoaks District Council to assess whether there might be a need for "local needs" housing in the parish so that residents who cannot afford to buy or rent locally, are not forced to move away. It also helps those who...
Parish Office Closed during Lockdown 2
10th November 2020
The Parish Office will remain closed to members of the public during the second lockdown. You can still contact us via email on info@eynsfordparishcouncil.org.uk ...
Eynsford Fireworks
15th October 2020
The fireworks have been postponed again because of Tier 3 conditions. A new date will be announced soon. Due to the lockdown, the fireworks are being postponed until 5th December at 7pm. Eynsford Fireworks will take place at 7pm on 7th November. This will be a display for the people of Eynsford,...
Planning Consent for New Village Hall!
7th July 2020
The Trustees of Eynsford Village Hall and Eynsford Parish Council are pleased to report that planning consent has now been granted for a new Village Hall on Harrow Meadow, together with the re-alignment of the football pitch to create, literally, a level playing field. This has been the...
Use of Recreation Areas
25th June 2020
Use of Recreation Areas in Eynsford Eynsford Parish Council owns and maintains Riverside Green, Common Meadow and Harrow Meadow for the enjoyment of our community. Byelaws are displayed in each of these areas setting out which activities are and are not permitted. Permission is required for...
Anti-social Behaviour in Eynsford
9th June 2020
On Friday Chair of the Parish Council Phil Ward took part in a video call with various people to discuss the recent issues of anti-social behaviour and the tragic incident at Lullingstone. On the call were Laura Trott MP, representatives of Kent Police, Kelly Webb (Sevenoaks District Council),...
Resurfacing Car Park Access Road
4th June 2020
8 - 12 June 2020 Resurfacing Works Please note that resurfacing work will be carried out on the roadway between Priory Lane and Castlefield car park and that it may be closed at times. We apologise for any inconvenience. Car park and Allotment tenants may use the Scout Hall car park when...
Policing in Eynsford
29th May 2020
Eynsford Parish Council is fully aware of the dreadful incident that occured at Lullingstone on Thursday 28th May, and the other on-going local policing issues. All councillors live in Eynsford so are as affected by events as all our residents, and have the same desire for answers and appropriate...
Vacancy for a Parish Councillor
26th May 2020
Your Council Needs You! We are looking for a new parish councillor for Eynsford. It could be you! We are a friendly, but busy council and meet two times a month on the first Monday and third Thursday of the month. The council consists of 8 councillors supported by two part-time Clerks. If you are...
Riverside
21st May 2020
RIVERSIDE The parish council is aware that Riverside and other areas in Eynsford attracted lots of visitors yesterday, and this has, understandably, made residents anxious in the current pandemic situation. The parish council has been in touch with the police and with Sevenoaks District Council...
Garden Waste Sacks now available
14th May 2020
GARDEN SACKS ARE NOW IN STOCK AT THE PARISH OFFICE! If you have already reserved some, yours will be labelled and set aside. We have a limited amount of free sacks. Once they are gone we will have to charge as per other outlets. Normal charges are: £15 for 25. However, due to the high demand,...
Household Waste sites re-open this week
12th May 2020
Kent's Household Waste & Recycling Centres to reopen From next Friday (May 15), Kent County Council's Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) will open to the public for essential use. On Wednesday, May 13, people will be able to book a slot to use one of the county's 18 HWRCs which...
Latest Parish Council Newsletter Published Online!
28th April 2020
Spring News from your parish council is now available online - here Find out what your parish council has been up to. The newsletter will not be delivered to your house. Some copies will be available to pick up from our local shops. ...
Sevenoaks District Council's 'InShape' published online
28th April 2020
Sevenoaks District Council's 'InShape' magazine has been published online only this time and will not be printed. You can access the newsletter here. In Shape - April 2020 - colour version In Shape - April 2020 - black and white printer optimised version ...
Garden Waste Sacks now available
23rd April 2020
UPDATE: We are currently awaiting a new delivery of sacks! GARDEN WASTE SACKS Good News! We now have a supply of garden waste sacks available for our residents. These are now available free of charge (during the current crisis) from our parish office and will be limited to 5 per household with...
Casual Vacancy April 2020
21st April 2020
We are sad to announce that Cllr Theresa Durrant has stepped down from the council due to work commitments. Theresa has been an important part of the council for many years, and for the past year has been Chair of the council. This means that we now have a vacancy for a new councillors. This...
Easter Bank Holiday
9th April 2020
Do not go out this bank holiday weekend Sevenoaks District residents are being urged to follow Government guidelines this Easter bank holiday weekend and stay at home. Residents should only leave their homes for essential groceries, medicine and to exercise once a day. Visiting popular open...
Changes to Eynsford's bus service from 14th April
9th April 2020
Route 2 will become 'On-Demand' from 14 April In response to the Covid-19 crisis, Sevenoaks bus services 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8, operated by Go-Coach, will temporarily be replaced by an on-demand service from next week. The three-month trial period is taking place because of falling passenger...
Parish Council Meetings Suspended
26th March 2020
All parish council meetings will be suspended until relevant guidance is received from the government setting out that virtual/online meetings can be legally held. In the meantime, urgent decisions will be delegated to the Clerk where possible. ...
Children's Playground Closed
24th March 2020
Following government guidance, we will be closing the children's playground at Harrow Meadow today. Other areas will remain open for exercise, but please avoid congregating and keep at least 2m apart from those not in your household. Thank you for your co-operation. ...
Office Closed to the Public
20th March 2020
The Parish Office will be closed to members of the public as of today. This is to protect our staff. We will be happy to speak to you on the phone during office hours, or email us on info@eynsfordparishcouncil.org.uk. If you require photocopying service, please contact us to discuss. Thank you...
Coronavirus / Covid-19
17th March 2020
The parish council will be meeting on Thursday to discuss what we can do to support our community during this worrying time. Further information will be provided after then. Meanwhile, we are attaching a document providing lots of useful links from Public Health England. You should...
Recycle your Crisp Packets!
20th February 2020
The parish council's Green Working Group has set up a crisp packet collection scheme so that you can recycle your crisp packets. We are working with two local Teracycle collectors as an intermediary collection point. Any proceeds from the recycling will go to two charities: Kent Air...
Top Tips for Setting up a Neighbourhood Watch Group
9th January 2020
Ten Tips for running a successful Neighbourhood Watch Scheme 1. Get to know your Neighbours If you want to make your neighbourhood safer, start by introducing yourself to the people in your street and getting to know them. Find out who is at home during the day, who has children and who spends...
Plans are in for the New Village Hall!
12th December 2019
**VILLAGE HALL UPDATE** The hall Trustees and the Parish Council are pleased to confirm that a planning application has now been submitted for the construction of a new hall on Harrow Meadow and three new homes on the existing site. This has been the culmination of a lot of work, partly...
Noticeboard Policy
3rd December 2019
Noticeboard Policy After questions from members of the public, the council decided to create policy to give guidance on use of the noticeboards in the village which you can find below and attached here. PARISH COUNCIL OF EYNSFORD Policy Regarding the Use of Parish...
Community Award for 2020 - Call for Nominations!
21st November 2019
Community Award for 2020 - Call for Nominations! Eynsford Parish Council is delighted to be participating in the Kent Association for Local Councils Community Award scheme again. The KALC Community Award is to acknowledge and give recognition to those that have made a significant...
Casual Vacancy
17th September 2019
Applications are invited for the vacancy of Councillor We have a vacancy for a parish councillor in Eynsford. We are a friendly, but busy council and meet two times a month on the first Monday and third Thursday of the month. The council consists of 8 councillors supported by two part-time Clerks....
Goodbye, and new Vacancy
27th August 2019
Councillors were sorry to say goodbye to Cllr Andrea Cornwell who has stood down after many years on the council as she has moved from the village. Cllr Cornwell has been involved in pushing various projects forward including the School Run Safety Campaign, the creation of a new footpath and in...
Holiday Opening Times
25th July 2019
During the school holidays the days and times of opening of the parish office may vary. Usual opening times are Monday & Wednesday 8.30 - 2.30, Tuesday & Thursday 9.00 - 3.00. At the Parish Office you can pick up bin bags, do photocopying and get advice about local issues. The address is Parish...
Road Closure - Sparepenny Lane
4th June 2019
Urgent Road Closure - Sparepenny Lane, Eynsford - 5 June 2019 (Sevenoaks) It will be necessary to close Sparepenny Lane, Eynsford from 5 June 2019 for up to 3 Days. The road will be closed between the junctions of Riverside and London Road. The alternative route is via Riverside, High...
New Chairperson for Eynsford Parish Council
23rd May 2019
At the council's AGM on 16th May, Cllr Theresa Durrant was elected as the new chairperson for Eynsford Parish Council. Theresa replaces Cllr Sarah Boyle who stepped down from the role after four years. Cllr Durrant thanked Mrs Boyle for all of her work as chairperson and in representing the...
Half Term Office Hours
23rd May 2019
During May half term week the office will be open on Wednesday 29th May only. ...
Committee meeting cancelled
30th April 2019
The committee meeting scheduled for 7th May has been cancelled due to lack of business. ...
Office Opening during Easter
9th April 2019
During the Easter Holiday the Parish Office will be open on the following days: Tuesday 9th April Thursday 11th April Wednesday 17th April Thursday 18th April ...
Annual Parish Meeting 2019
21st March 2019
All are welcome to attend Eynsford Parish Council's Annual Meeting on 28th March 2019. This year we will be in a different venue - St Martin's Church, High Street, Eynsford. This is your annual opportunity to come along and find out what we have been doing over the past year, to speak to...
Water Issues - DA4
5th March 2019
There have been various reports of no water and low pressure in Eynsford and Farningham this morning. Thames Water's website says that they are now on site trying to fix the problem. In the meantime, if you are in need to fresh water, the Scout Hall has a large reserve. Come with your container...
You Could be a Parish Councillor!
12th February 2019
Parish Council Elections: Will You Stand? On 2nd May 2019 the local elections will take place in England. Parish council elections take place every four years where members of the community are elected to represent their locality. There are eight councillors on Eynsford Parish Council. If more...
Free Trees Offered in Eynsford
5th February 2019
Tree Planting in Eynsford Holly Ivaldi, Clerk & Ken Baker, Tree Warden Trees play an important part of our street scene and surrounding countryside in Eynsford and the Darent Valley, and as a parish council we are keen to preserve and continue this tradition. Did you know that there are a few...
SDC Local Plan Consultation
24th January 2019
In July 2018 Sevenoaks District Council started their consultation on their Local Plan, in particular, plans for future housing as required by the government. A large development at Pedham Place was put forward which would span Farningham and Eysnford parishes and would include 2500 houses plus...
Eynsford is Looking for a Hero!
8th November 2018
Who will you nominate for a Community Award? Eynsford Parish Council is delighted to be participating in the Kent Association for Local Councils Community Award scheme again. The KALC Community Award is to acknowledge and give recognition to those that have made a significant contribution to...
Eynsford Fireworks
1st November 2018
We are looking forward to this Saturday's firework display in Eynsford. It is organised every year by a small group of volunteers with help from local groups including the Scouts and Riverside Players. Details of timings and pricing can be found on the poster. Although there will be no...
Eynsford Remembers
30th October 2018
There will be a variety of events in Eynsford parish to commemorate the centenary of the end of World War One and to mark Remembrance Sunday. On 31st October at 10am, members of the community will 'plant' knitted poppies at the front of the churchyard at St Martin's Church, Eynsford. All are...
Clerk and Councillor join forces to highlight Dementia
4th October 2018
Parish councillor Ferne Haxby and Deputy Clerk Naomi Morgan are putting on two shows at The Stag, Sevenoaks to raise awareness of dementia and to raise funds for the Eynsford & Farningham Dementia cafe. The Dementia Cafe meets monthly and provides activities and support for those living with...
Could you be our Volunteer Warden?
18th September 2018
Volunteer Support Wardens Are you passionate, enthusiastic and up for a new challenge? Do you like meeting new people, want to learn new skills and provide valuable support to local residents? Kent County Council are recruiting Volunteer Support Warden's in your area. The role will be challenging...
Road Closure for Remembrance Sunday
18th September 2018
The following road closure has been confirmed: 11th November 2018 The High Street (between Riverside and Bower Lane) and Bower Lane (between Pollyhaugh and High Street), Between 10.45 and 11.15am. ...
Join Eynsford & Farningham Speedwatch!
6th September 2018
Would you like to help to make our streets safer? Are you concerned that motorists drive over the speed limit in Eynsford or Farningham? We are setting up a joint group with Farningham Parish Council and are looking for volunteers to help out. The amount of time you will have to give is up to you...
Eynsford Fireworks
30th August 2018
We have already started to receive enquiries about this year's fireworks in Eynsford. The parish council does not organise the fireworks, but the organisers have sent us this poster which should contain all the information that you need. ...
Proposed development site at Pedham Place, Farningham
9th August 2018
Most residents will be aware of the proposal by Pedham Place, Farningham to incorporate a large area of their land into the forthcoming Sevenoaks Local Plan, with a suggestion that some 2,500 homes could be built there, to include a new school, surgery, business units etc. The proposal is...
Annual Parish Meeting Provides Lifesaving Experience!
24th May 2018
The parish council held its Annual Parish Meeting in Eynsford Village Hall on 11th May. This was our annual chance for parishioners to come and chat to councillors and to find out what their priorities are and how they can help with local issues. We were also delighted to welcome a number of...
Flood Prevention Workshop in Shoreham
25th January 2018
Eynsford householders are invited to attend this event in Shoreham on 7th February. If you are not sure if you house is vulnerable to flooding, please get in touch, however, it may be of interest to householders with riverside properties. Unfortunately neither the Parish Council nor The...
Kent Police are recruiting Community Policing Volunteers
9th January 2018
Community Policing Volunteers being recruited Kent Police is looking for volunteers to play a new role in community policing. Community Policing Volunteers are being recruited as part of a pilot scheme in the West Division which includes Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and...
Emergency Contacts over the Christmas Period
19th December 2017
Emergency Contacts over the Christmas Period Thank you to Citizens Advice Bureau for compiling this list of useful and emergency contacts for the Sevenoaks and Swanley district for during the Christmas period. Sevenoaks Swanley emergency numbers over Xmas 17.18.pdf ...
Merry Christmas and Office Closure
19th December 2017
Merry Christmas and Office Closure The parish office will be closed from 20th December until 2nd January. We will be open as usual from 3rd January. Festive Greetings from the parish council. ...
Brightening the Commute!
5th December 2017
Brightening the commute! Art work by residents artists unveiled at Eynsford station Seven paintings in the style of artists such as Van Gogh, Monet and Kandsinsky have been unveiled at Eynsford station today. The artistic endeavour at the station has been four years in the making and...
Eynsford's Community Gathers for Remembrance Day
14th November 2017
Eynsford's Community Gathers for Remembrance Day On 12th November Eynsford's community came together to remember those who had served and died in the world wars and other conflicts. A short Act of Remembrance including the sounding of the last post was followed by the laying of wreaths at...
Christmas Rubbish Collection Times
7th November 2017
Christmas rubbish and recycling collections 2017 Sevenoaks District Council will be working extra days over Christmas and New Year so you don't miss out on a rubbish and recycling collection. Most collections will take place one day later than usual except the Christmas day collection on...
A21 Planned Closure
7th November 2017
Please see the attached document for details of closures of the A21 near Sevenoaks. A21 closure.pdf ...
Residents Encouraged to Nominate for Community Award
31st October 2017
Who will you nominate for a Community Award? Eynsford Parish Council is delighted to be participating in the Kent Association for Local Council's Community Award scheme again. The KALC Community Award is designed to acknowledge and give recognition to those that have made a significant contribution...
Percy Pilcher Monument Open for Business!
24th October 2017
Access to Percy Pilcher Monument I am pleased to advise you that after almost three years there is now access for people to visit the Percy Pilcher Monument. The present owners of the property, which used to comprise the Austin Lodge Golf Course Clubhouse, have been extremely helpful and...
Approved Annual Audit 2016/2017
2nd October 2017
Approved Annual Audit 2016/2017 news article The annual Audit 2016/2017 has been approved and is available from Eynsford Parish Council Offices for viewing. The Audit is also available via the website, under Finance and Budgets Sub section Annual Audit 2016/2017. ...
Volunteers needed for Befriending
28th September 2017
Keen to do something worthwhile in your community? Looking for voluntary opportunities that directly benefit local people? The SMILES project connects lonely and isolated older people with volunteers for weekly befriending sessions. The importance of maintaining connections to our community...
Annual Parish Meeting 2017
29th June 2017
Eynsford Parish Council held its Annual Parish Meeting on 26th May in the village hall. There was a good turn out from members of the public with many local agencies having stalls including: Kent Air Ambulance, The Alzheimer's Society, Rural Age Concern, Community Warden Service, Kent Police,...
Support Meeting for Dementia - 16th June 2017
23rd May 2017
Are you someone that is affected by Dementia? Are you caring for someone living with Dementia? Do you feel you need more information about the condition and about support that can help? On Friday 16th June, from 10.30 - 12.30, you can have the opportunity to ask questions, raise your...
Local Community Volunteer receives Award
16th May 2017
Pauline Penney has been voted by Eynsford parish councillors to receive the Kent Association for Local Councils Community Award for 2017. Councillors asked local residents to nominate individuals or groups that had made an important contribution to Eynsford's community, and Pauline was chosen...
May Day in Eynsford
1st May 2017
Eynsford is very lucky to be able to celebrate May Day every year - the traditional start of spring - with a visit from the Wadard Morris Men. Starting at dawn (5.32am) on 1st May, the morris men perform a variety of songs and dances at Riverside, Eynsford. Residents who have managed to get up...
Beautiful Cherry Blossom Brightens Village
12th April 2017
The centre of Eynsford is currently a mass of pink, with the beautiful cherry blossom and pink tulips around the war memorial. If you are passing through have a look! This are is looked after by the Eynsford in Bloom group who work throughout the year in our village. ...
Volunteer Warden wanted for Eynsford!
23rd March 2017
Eynsford & Farningham Parish Councils are seeking a Volunteer Warden to work in the two villages as part of the Kent County Council Community Warden service. Why volunteer? As a Volunteer Support Warden you will make a difference to residents and help to create resilient neighbourhoods. The role...
Residents Appreciate Rural Beauty
10th January 2017
A group of residents have come together to write a report about the Austin Lodge Valley, one of the more rural areas of our parish. The valley lies either side of Upper Austin Lodge Road from the railway station up to above the former golf course. The report can be found here . ...
Christmas Office Opening Hours
15th December 2016
The parish office will be closed for the Christmas period between 22nd December and 2nd January. ...
Community Awards - Nominate your Local Hero/s!
17th November 2016
The parish council is delighted to be taking part in the KALC Community Awards again. Members of the public are invited to put forward a person or group who/which has made a significant contribution to our community in Eynsford. The parish council will select a candidate from those...
Stay Safe: Halloween & Bonfire Night
25th October 2016
Advice from Kent Police: Have fun but stay safe this Halloween Halloween can be a scary time for some. Why not let visitors know if you are happy for them to call at your home by downloading one of our 'Yes' or 'No' to trick or treating doors signs at www.kent.police.uk? (Also...
Rafferty's Wins Award!
25th October 2016
From Sam Banks: On Tuesday 18th October An Awards dinner was held in Lenham for the Kent Rural Retailers. I was over the moon to have my Store Rafferty's in Eynsford win the Best Local Food Retailer award. The judging was done by 'Secret Shoppers' I came on board Rafferty's in 2015 and gave...
Consultation - Parking Restrictions, High Street, Eynsford
13th October 2016
Kent County Council and Sevenoaks District Council are carrying out a consultation about proposed waiting restrictions at High Street, Eynsford. These are: a small extension of the double yellow lines at the Priory Lane junction in front of Bank Cottages; single yellow lines between the Mill Lane...
Vacancy - School Governor
19th July 2016
Wanted - Community Governor for Anthony Roper Primary School A vacancy will arise for a member of the community to serve as a governor of our local primary school from 1st September. Being a school governor is an increasingly demanding role; school governing bodies being responsible for: ...
Fly-Tipping - How to Report
19th July 2016
Fly-tipping Despite challenging financial times Sevenoaks District Council have recently appointed an Environmental Enforcement officer to investigate fly-tipping offences across the District. Many householders are not aware they have a duty of care to check that the contractor they employ...
New Village Hall Update
19th July 2016
Hall Development Update - July 2016 For several years the trustees have been working to secure the hall's future. The challenges have concerned the current location, the high cost of rebuilding there and fund raising. For the reasons outlined below moving to another location is now preferred. ...
Proposed Sites for Development
7th July 2016
In order to produce robust planning policy, Sevenoaks District Council is reviewing where new housing development could take place. They have asked landowners to propose any site they would like to be considered as part of the process. These sites have been identified by landowners, not by...
Parking Proposal - Birch Close
30th June 2016
Sevenoaks District Council are consulting on proposed parking restrictions at Birch Close, Eynsford. Please see the attached documents for further details and how to comment. The consultation closes on 29th July. July 2016 - Notice of INTENT TRO 2013 Amendment 19 - Birch Close SITE NOTICE.pdf ...
Planned Road Surfacing in Eynsford
7th June 2016
Information has been received from Kent Highways about planned road surfacing work on Upper Austin Lodge Road (9th July) and Bower Lane (11th July). The roads will be closed during the works. Full details can be found here: updated SOWN Treatment - Bower Lane Revised 11th July 2016.pdf Updated...
Annual Parish Meeting a Great Success!
17th May 2016
Eynsford Parish Council held its Annual Parish Meeting on 22nd April in Eynsford Village Hall. The event was a great success with lots of people attending. Members of the public were able to browse stalls and speak to advisers from a variety of agencies including Citizen's Advice Bureau,...
Annual Parish Meeting 2016
12th April 2016
Eynsford's Annual Parish Meeting will be held on 22nd April 2016. It is a pop-in event open to all residents of Eynsford. Come and meet councillors as well as representatives from other agencies that serve our village. Enter our photography/art competition. Light refreshments will be...
Free Family Fun Day
8th March 2016
Eynsford Parish Council is delighted to be hosting a free family fun day during the Easter Holidays, provided by Sevenoaks District Council. This will be held at Eynsford Village Hall, High Street, Eynsford between 10am and 2pm on Thursday 31st March 2016. Families and those caring for children...
Flying the Flag for Commonwealth Day
3rd March 2016
Eynsford will be flying a flag for Commonwealth Day on Monday 14th March 2016. In partnership with St Martin's Church and Anthony Roper Primary School, the parish council is arranging for the Commonwealth flag to be raised as part of a short celebratory event at St Martin's Church in Eynsford. ...
New Thames Crossing Consultation
28th January 2016
Highways England is consulting on proposals for a new road crossing of the River Thames connecting Kent and Essex. A new crossing is needed to reduce congestion at the existing Dartford crossing and unlock economic growth, supporting the development of new homes and jobs in the region. There are...
Darent Valley Landscape Partnership Need your Views!
28th January 2016
The Darent Valley - have your say The Darent Valley is a beautiful part of the Kent countryside and the Kent Downs AONB has been allocated a grant of £2.1m from the Heritage Lottery Fund to conserve and celebrate this special landscape. However, we need your help to make sure we get this...
Community Awards - Nominate your Local Hero/s!
5th January 2016
Eynsford Parish Council is pleased to be participating in the Kent Association for Local Councils Community Awards Scheme again. Details of the scheme are set out below. If you would like to nominate an individual or a group, please use the form attached here and return to the...
Christmas Office Opening Hours
22nd December 2015
Christmas Office Opening Hours Christmas and New Year 2015 The office will be closed during the Christmas period apart from Wednesday 30th December 2015. Normal office hours will resume on Monday 4th January. There will be no Parish Council Surgery on Boxing Day With best wishes for the...
Footpath SD194 Retained
15th December 2015
In 2015 the parish council was consulted by Network Rail on the possible diversion of footpath SD194 which leads from Lullingstone Lane up towards Eagle Heights, providing beautiful views over the valley. Network Rail stated safety reasons for the diversion of the path to avoid crossing the...
Twinning in Eynsford!
29th October 2015
On 7th November, Eynsford will complete the final part of its formal twinning with the village of Camphin en Pevele which is near Lille in France. At 12 noon the twinning charter will be signed by the 'mayor' and chair of the twinning committee from each village. Our 'mayor' aka Sarah Boyle,...
Affordable Housing Available
6th October 2015
English Rural Housing have a property available for rent at Knights Field, Eynsford. The parish council supported the building of this new development which gives priority to those with a local connection as well as a housing need. Details of how to apply are on the attached poster. ...
Job Opportunity for a Cleaner
24th September 2015
The parish council is looking for a cleaner to clean the Harrow Meadow Changing Rooms on a weekly basis. For full details please contact the Clerk on 01322 865320 or info@eynsfordparishcouncil.org.uk ...
Eynsford Gets Gold!
15th September 2015
Eynsford has received a Gold Award for its entry into the South and South East in Bloom competition. Eynsford in Bloom volunteers have spent around 4000 hours this year working in our village on floral displays, cultivation, maintenance, tidying, watering recycling, composting and more. They have...
Latest Bus Update
10th September 2015
Latest Bus Update from local resident and bus expert David Toser Since bus route 403 was withdrawn in April, Eynsford has had to rely on just four buses a day linking the village with Sevenoaks and Swanley. As from 2 September many of these services will run between 5 and 15 minutes earlier...
Community Award for Local Resident
28th July 2015
At our Annual Parish Meeting in March an award was presented by the High Sheriff of Kent Hugo Fenwick for Audrey Gee. Parish Council Chair Sarah Boyle accepted the award on her behalf. Parish Council Chair Sarah Boyle accepting the award at the Annual Parish Meeting. Unfortunately Mrs...
New Councillors join the Council
30th June 2015
Two new councillors were co-opted onto Eynsford Parish Council at our meeting on 18th June. They are Alan Cooke and Ferne Haxby who both live in the village. We are looking forward to working with them. ...
Gatwick Runway Consultation
14th May 2015
Please follow this link for more information about the Gatwick runway consultation that took place during 2014. A decision has not yet been made, so this process is ongoing. http://www.gatwickairport.com/business-community/New-runway/Second-runway-consultation/ ...
Casual Vacancies
11th May 2015
Following the election, the council now has two casual vacancies to fill. Being so close to the election, the council is able to fill these vacancies by co-option. We invite any interested people to put themselves forward for these vacancies. The deadline for nominations is 12th June 2015. This...
Rafferty's New Look
1st May 2015
Rafferty's Re-Opening Saturday 2nd May 12 noon Rafferty's is planning to relaunch tomorrow at noon following an exciting refit. There will be a tasting session including award winning Kent produce. All are welcome. New Director Sam Banks says:...
London Paramount Consultation
28th April 2015
A series of consultation events are planned for a proposed new entertainment complex on the Swanscombe Peninsula. This massive undertaking could have an impact on transport, the environment and tourism much closer to home. There may be some positive implications in terms of employment and economic...
Eynsford Parish Election Uncontested
16th April 2015
We have received notice from Sevenoaks District Council that the Election of Parish Councillors for the Parish of Eynsford will be uncontested. The following councillors will therefore be elected on Thursday 7th May 2015: Sarah Boyle Andrea Cornwell Theresa Durrant Geoffrey Kirby Malcolm...
Office Opening Times
11th April 2015
The parish office will be closed on Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th April due to staff leave. ...
On the Buses
2nd April 2015
Thank you to David Toser for this useful article about changes to Eynsford's current bus services. What is the value of a bus service to the community? In Eynsford we have enjoyed a reasonably good bus service with buses to Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Swanley, Dartford...
Details Confirmed - Annual Parish Meeting
17th March 2015
Eynsford's Annual Parish Meeting is promising to be an interesting, informative and enjoyable event. As well as the council itself, we are expecting representatives from Citizen's Advice Bureau, Kent County Council, Campaign to Protect Rural England, Sevenoaks District Council, Environment...
Parish Council Elections 7th May 2015
17th March 2015
On 7th May 2015 you will be able to vote for parish councillors as well as district councillors and MPs in the general election. Eynsford Parish Council has 8 seats. If more than 8 candidates stand there will be an election. If 8 or less stand, they will be elected en bloc without the voting...
Proposed Diversion of Public Footpath SD194
24th February 2015
There has been a lot of interest in the proposed diversion of this footpath which crosses the railways line above Lullingstone Lane. The parish council received a letter at the end of December from Kent County Council Rights of Way Officer consulting us on a proposal to divert the footpath...
Kent County Council search for Countryside Access Wardens
27th January 2015
Do you love to be outdoors and want to help your community? If your answer is yes then volunteering as a Countryside Access Warden may be ideal for you. Wardens carry out simple tasks on Public Rights of Way such as clearing overgrown vegetation and improving way-marking so people can use...
Annual Parish Meeting Date
20th January 2015
We are delighted to be holding our Annual Parish Council Meeting this year on Friday 27th March from 6pm - 9pm in Eynsford Village Hall. Perhaps you are curious about what is going on in the village? Do you want to have your say or just meet those that service the village? What ever your reason...
New Chair of the Parish Council
19th January 2015
We are delighted to announce that Sarah Boyle has been elected as the new Chair of the Parish Council. Sarah has served on the council for several years and in recent years has been Chair of the Recreation Committee. She has driven forward improvements to the football pitch and changing rooms, and...
Happy New Year
6th January 2015
Eynsford Parish Council wish you a happy and healthy 2015. We look forward to some changes over the next year. Don't forget to keep in touch to let us know your thoughts and ideas for and about Eynsford. ...
Christmas Office Opening Hours
23rd December 2014
The office will be closed from 24th December 2014 and will re-open on 5th January 2015. The meeting originally scheduled for the 5th January has been cancelled. Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year! ...
Community Warden Service Saved!
16th December 2014
Following the consultation, Kent County Council has issued the following press release: 9 December 2014 The number of community wardens in Kent is likely to remain at its present level, following an extensive public consultation on plans to reduce it. As part of its efforts to make huge financial...
Domestic Abuse Services from Sevenoaks District Council
9th December 2014
Domestic abuse services: one stop shop A free, drop-in session for men and women is now available at Sevenoaks Library every Tuesday between 10am and 12pm. Advisors are on hand to offer confidential support and advice to anyone who needs help with domestic abuse issues. There's no need...
New Recycling Service from Sevenoaks District Council
4th December 2014
Sevenoaks District Council will now accept more plastic items for recycling. Now you can put plastic pots, tubs, trays, bottles and lids in your recyclings bags. However, black plastics tubs and containers, films e.g. peel-back lids and carrier bags cannot be accepted. Full details...
Thermal Imaging Camera
27th November 2014
Thermal Imaging Camera Councillor Andrea Cornwell Sevenoaks District Council has offered Eynsford Parish Council the opportunity to borrow a thermal imaging camera for residents to use over the winter months. We have booked the camera from 1st to 14th December 2014 and from 2nd to 15th February...
NHS Consultation on Pharmacies
27th November 2014
The NHS in Dartford, Gravesham & Swanley is looking at how primary care teams work together more successfully in the future to provide better local care. We would appreciate it if you would take a few minutes to provide feedback on your current experience of services and how they work together...
Community Safety News from Sevenoaks District Council
20th November 2014
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Budget Time
18th November 2014
Last night councillors met to go through the proposed budget for 2015-16. This process involved going through forecast figures for the current financial year and budgeting amounts for 2015-16. Then comes the bit at the end where amounts have to be reduced back down to ensure the precept amount...
Act of Remembrance
11th November 2014
On Sunday 9th November many people attended the Act of Remembrance at the war memorial led by Rev Gary Owen. Members of the uniformed groups (scouts, guides, brownies, cubs, beavers and rainbows), representatives from village organisations and groups, and members of the public observed a...
Eynsford Fireworks
8th November 2014
Eynsford Fireworks will take place tonight in a field behind Furlongs Farm, Riverside with the backdrop of Eynsford castle. This is usually an excellent display put on by a group of volunteers in the village. A parade led by the guy will leave Anthony Roper Primary School at 6.15pm and walk down...
New Website Launched!
5th November 2014
Welcome to Eynsford Parish Council's new website! We hope you enjoy exploring the site and finding out more about the parish council and our work. We have spent many months working to develop the structure, design and content of this new site supported by Simon Corrigan from the web design...
Community Warden Consultation
4th November 2014
Kent County Council are carrying out a consultation on the Community Warden service as they are looking to cut their budget by about 50%. This would mainly be by reducing posts throughout Kent. Kent County Council's Community Warden Service was established in 2002 to help make Kent's...
Kent Police article: Burglars mess with your head not just your home
31st October 2014
Kent Police is asking residents to take simple measures to protect themselves from becoming a victim of burglary. Overall the force has seen a positive decrease in this type of crime, but statistics show that the number of reports can increase during the autumn months. Most burglaries happen...
Twinning Group heads to France
30th October 2014
Eynsford's Twinning Committee is planning a coach trip to France on 7th December. This will involve a visit to the twin village of Camphin en Pevele and an afternoon at Lille's Christmas market. The Twinning Committee, made up of volunteers from the village, has been busy making links between...
Thermal Imaging Camera
28th October 2014
Residents of Eynsford will shortly have the opportunity to borrow a thermal imaging camera from the parish council to find out how energy efficient their home is. The camera is used to show where heat is being lost by the building and where insulation is effective. The camera, which is on loan...
New Art Trail in Eynsford
6th October 2014
A new mosaic was unveiled outside Anthony Roper Primary School as the first piece in a new public art trail instigated by Eynsford Village Society. The mosaic, which features different elements from the village was designed by artist Oliver Budd in collaboration with Mrs Murray from the school....
Resurfacing of the High Street
9th September 2014
Part of the High Street, between Mill Lane and the Baptist Church, is being resurfaced, ending tonight. The road had got into a very bad condition following heavy rains during the winter of 2013/14. This full resurfacing, and remarking of all lines should enable the road to survive in a better...
New Playground Equipment for Under 5s!
3rd June 2014
Work is due to begin on an extension to the Harrow Meadow playground tomorrow. Additional equipment will be installed to cater for pre-school children. A multi-play unit and a springer have been purchased by the parish council thanks to a grant from Cory Environmental Trust. Also, ground work,...
New lighting for Castlefield car park
6th February 2014
A new lighting system is being installed at Castlefield Car Park following users' concerns over safety and security. The new lights will have a longer reach, and they will stay on for longer. If you would like to rent a space in the car park, please see details here ...
