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 […]
Did you know Guilton had a WW1 Airfield?
The Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust has provided the Parish Council with a commemorative plaque to display to honour this historic site. Today the site is private farmland so the Parish Council decided to erect the plaque at Pound Corner, a space dedicated as a quiet place of reflection for the Parish, for greater visibility. […]
Onlooker Report – Ash Parish Council Ordinary Meeting – 2 March 2026
The Parish Council met on Monday 2 March with a full agenda… Public Contributions Guilton sinkhole: Residents raised concerns about the recent sinkhole and the lack of urgent action. It was also noted that road users have been moving safety barriers and continuing to drive over the pothole. Following the sad passing of much loved […]
Onlooker Report – Ash Parish Council Ordinary Meeting – 2 February 2026
The Parish Council met twice last week: the monthly Full Council meeting and the Finance Committee meeting. Councillors reviewed the 2025/26 accounts, approved the 2026/27 budget, and recommended the 2026/27 precept. Next up is the Planning Committee meeting on Monday 16 February. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) The Government is consulting on the biggest proposed change to […]
Have your say on how councils in Kent and Medway are organised
Government ministers have launched a consultation on the future number of councils in Kent and Medway and the areas they should cover. Take part in the Government’s Consultation The deadline for responses is Thursday 26 March 2026. Once the consultation closes, the civil servants and ministers will consider everyone’s responses alongside the evidence that has been […]
