Announcing our Community Awards Winner – Louise Venny
The Kent Association of Local Council (KALC) Community Awards acknowledge and give recognition to a resident of the Parish of Ash who has made a significant contribution to our community. Earlier this year we asked for your nominations. We are pleased to announce that Louise Venny received the most nominations from residents of the Parish. […]
Onlooker Report – Ash Parish Council – Summary of the 7 May 2026 Meetings
Update from the May Ordinary Parish Council Meeting and the Annual Parish Council Meeting… Annual Appointments May marks the Parish Council’s annual meeting, where councillors are elected to key roles and appointed to committees and working groups. Chair: Cllr J. Tanner Deputy Chair: Cllr L. Venny The Council also expressed thanks to Ian Ellery for […]
20mph Limit Pre-Consultation – Next Steps
Thank you to everyone who took the time and opportunity to respond to the Parish Councils Pre-Consultation on the 20 MPH limit, which closed on 31 March. Full details of the proposals may be found here: https://ashparishcouncil.gov.uk/news/20mph/ Pre-Consultation Results The number of responses to the questionnaire were as follows: 194 Online 82 By […]
Applications for Parish Council Grants NOW OPEN
The Parish Council has allocated a total fund of £3,000 and small Grant applications are invited from parish organisations and groups. Please click HERE for further information and the application form. Applications close 5pm on Wednesday 29 April 2026. Grant Success Stories Ash Baby & Toddler Group were just one of the local groups […]
Anti Social Behaviour: How to Report and Why It Matters
Residents have experienced anti-social behaviour at Pound Corner and the bus shelter at The Street Car Park. This is a matter for Kent Police and residents are reminded to report all incidents directly and as soon as possible to them in one of the following ways: 999 – danger to life 101 – non emergency […]
Onlooker Report – Ash Parish Council Ordinary Meeting – 13 April 2026
Update from the 13 April Meeting… Council News Ash Parish Council are co-opting new members. If you’re passionate about Ash and would like to help shape our community, please contact: email hidden; JavaScript is required or come along to a Parish Council Meeting to speak to us. New Ordinary Meeting Dates From May, Ordinary Parish […]
Annual Parish Meeting – 29 April 2026
All local government electors of the Parish of Ash are welcome to attend. Organisations wishing to participate are invited to reserve a table to display information (subject to availability, first come first served) by contacting email hidden; JavaScript is required
20mph Speed Limit – Have your say!
Would you like to see the introduction of a 20 MPH Speed Limit throughout the Village of Ash? Following speeding concerns raised by residents when consulting on our Highway Improvement Plan, Ash Parish Council are carrying out pre-consultation engagement to gauge support for the introduction of a 20 MPH speed limit throughout the village centre. […]
Exciting new play area coming to Ash Recreation Ground this June!
After more than a year of planning, the new play area is another step closer. Ash Parish Council are pleased to announce that the contract for the new play area has been signed with HAGS. Works are scheduled to commence in April for planned completion in June. The new area is aimed at 8- to […]