It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas!
HUGE THANKS to Ash Advent and all the volunteers who worked so hard on the Christmas Tree lighting at Pound Corner and Ash’s very first Christmas Tractor Parade! A fantastic event bringing joy to our community! The Parish Council were pleased to support Ash Advent in their request for £200 grant funding to help towards […]
Ash War Memorial – Remembrance 2025
Thank you to all who have prepared Ash War Memorial for the Remembrance Service – it’s looking fantastic! All welcome from 10.30am on Sunday 9 November 2025. “In memory of the brave men and women who served and sacrificed.”
Thank you for sharing your views on highway improvements in the Parish of Ash
Ash Parish Council Highway Improvement Plan 2025-26 Thank you to everyone who took part in the recent 2025 Highways Improvement Plan public consultation. With over 100 residents responding, your feedback has played a key role in shaping the Parish Council’s Highway Improvement Plan priorities for 2025–26. The consultation highlighted a wide range of concerns across […]
Onlooker Report – Ash Parish Council Ordinary Meeting 3 November 2025
Here’s your monthly round-up of updates from Ash Parish Council, including progress on highways, community safety, and local initiatives. Highway Improvement Plan 2025–26 Thank you to everyone who responded to the consultation—8% of residents took part. Based on your feedback, the following priorities have been agreed (subject to feasibility and further consultation): 20mph Speed Limit […]
Onlooker Report – Ash Parish Council Ordinary Meeting 6 October 2025
Here is a summary from the Ash Parish Council meeting held on Monday 6 October: Join the Parish Council! We’re looking to co-opt one new Councillor. No experience needed — just a passion for shaping Ash’s future and a few hours each month to spare. Interested? Email: email hidden; JavaScript is required Community Updates from […]
Join the Parish Council
Ash Parish Council has an immediate vacancy to co-opt a Councillor. No prior experience is necessary, just a drive to help improve and shape the Parish both now and for future generations, together with the ability to share a little of your time each month. If you are interested in giving back to the community […]
Would you like to see highway improvements in the Parish of Ash?
Ash Parish Council is consulting with residents for their views Complete our survey – CLICK HERE – before midnight on Sunday 12 October 2025. Alternatively, speak to Parish Councillors at the monthly coffee morning at Ash Village Hall on Saturday 4 October between 10am and noon. What happens next? Ash Parish Council are entitled to submit […]
Onlooker Report – Ash Parish Council Ordinary Meeting 1 September 2025
The Parish Council reconvened on 1 September after the summer break, and there’s lots to share from our latest meeting. Remembering Nina Vallack We were saddened to hear of the passing of Nina Vallack, who served on the Parish Council for many years. Her dedication to Ash will be long remembered. Welcome New […]
Interested in the history of Ash?
Don’t miss your chance to obtain a copy of “Ash, an East Kent Village” by David Downes. Ash is a big village with a long history. This well researched and entertaining account of the past in Ash adds significantly to the published history of Kent, with great appeal for residents and visitors alike. Paperback. Published […]