A257 Canterbury Road, Wingham 8 August 2022

The A257 Canterbury Road will be closed between the High Street (B2046) and the junction with Wingham Lane, Wingham Well. Kent County Council will be undertaking essential carriageway and footway reconstruction works, including the construction of a new supporting retaining structure on the A257 Canterbury Road, Wingham as it passes over Wingham River, located to the west of Wingham village.
These safety mitigation works are programmed to be carried out during the school summer holidays and
commence on 8 August 2022. They will be undertaken in two phases and are expected to take approximately four weeks to complete.

SoWN - 08-08-2022 - A257 Canterbury Road, Wingham, Dover - Road and Footway Renewal

Lower Goldstone from 8th August

Part of Lower Goldstone will be closed from 8th August 2022 with estimated completion by 12th August 2022  in the vicinity of Swiss Cottages, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

There will be no alternative route, but access will be maintained when it is safe to do so.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while new service connection works are undertaken by UK Power Networks.

The Kent County Council Highways Helpline phone number is: 03000 418181.

For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=129522341

For information regarding this closure please contact UK Power Networks, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.

Sandwich Road – 8th August between White Post Gardens and Gardners Close

Closure of part of Sandwich Road from 8th August 2022 with estimated completion by 4th September 2022. between White Post Gardens and Gardners Close, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route is Sandwich Road, The Street, Guilton, Pedding Hill, A257 Ash Bypass and vice versa.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while the installation of surface drainage and associated development works are undertaken by DJ Civils Ltd.

The Kent County Council Highways Helpline phone number is: 03000 418181.

For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=129522469

For information regarding this closure please contact DJ Civils Ltd on 01304 802729, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.

 

Poulton Lane closed from 27 July

Poulton LaneAsh – 27th July 2022 for 3 Days

It will be necessary to close part of Poulton LaneAsh from 27th July 2022 with estimated completion by 29th July 2022.

Poulton LaneAsh will be closed in the vicinity of The Glen, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

There will be no alternative route but access will be maintained when it is safe to do so.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while remedial reinstatement works are undertaken by Southern Water.

The Kent County Council Highways Helpline phone number is: 03000 418181.

For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=129309648

For information regarding this closure please contact Southern Water, who will able to assist with the scope of these works.

New Street Closed 26 July for two days

Temporary Road Closure – New StreetAsh – 26th July 2022 for 2 Days

It will be necessary to close part of New StreetAsh from 26th July 2022 with estimated completion by 27th July 2022.

New StreetAsh will be closed in the vicinity of number 13, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route is New Street, Sandwich Road, A257 Ash Bypass, A256 Sandwich Bypass/Sandwich Road/Eastry Bypass, Dover Road, Lower Street, High Street, Woodnesborough Lane, Foxborough Hill, Marshborough Road and vice versa.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while utility connection works are undertaken by UK Power Networks.

The Kent County Council Highways Helpline phone number is: 03000 418181.

For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=129327592

For information regarding this closure please contact UK Power Networks, who will able to assist with the scope of these works.

Welcome to new councillors

Two new councillors joined the Ash Parish Council on Monday 6th June 2022 as the successful candidates for the two vacancies. Tony Broun and Louise Venny are looking forward to their new roles as councillors. All councillors serve the parish as your representatives giving freely their time and energy in this unpaid role. On behalf of the parish, the council warmly welcomed Louise and Tony.

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Prospective Councillor Evening 14 June

On 4 May 2023 all 32 District council seats will be up for election. Find out more Tuesday 14 June 6-9pm  at Dover District Council office.

DDC Prospective cllr meeting 14 June 2022

Community Police Report May 2022

Police Community Support Officer, Jacqui Brook, sends regular report to the Ash Parish Council. If you have any concerns please do contact Jacqui by leaving your details via 101 or Kent Police Live Chat and Jacqui will get in touch with you. All emergencies please ring 999.

May 2022 Little Stour and Ashstone - Parish council newsletter_

DDC Community Grants Summer

Dover District Council is asking all groups/organisations who benefit the local community, to put themselves forward for grants between £100 and £4,000, from the Dover District Council Community Grant Scheme – Summer Round 2022.  If you are interested please act now as closing date in 20th June 2022 for this round.

The scheme encourages and supports community-led activities that result in a direct community benefit to Dover District residents.

The grant must be used to pay for clearly defined future costs associated with local projects. Eligible costs include any Capital, Consumable or Revenue Costs.

To apply, please visit https://www.dover.gov.uk/Community/Grants-Funding/Community-Grants-Scheme/DDC-Community-Grants.aspx

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