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 […]
Onlooker Report – Ash Parish Council Ordinary Meeting 7 July 2025
July’s Parish Council meeting welcomed two prospective councillors who joined us to observe proceedings, alongside several members of the public who raised a range of local concerns. We received updates from Dover District Council and Kent Police, though we continue to await regular representation from Kent County Council (KCC). We’ll be writing again to request […]
Onlooker Report – Ash Parish Council Ordinary Meeting 2 June 2025
The Parish Council met on Monday, 2 June at the new start time of 19:00. Please note that all future meetings will now begin at this earlier time unless otherwise stated. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) – What’s Next? Councillor Ellery and Councillor Venny recently attended a ‘Parish and Town Council Briefing’ hosted by Dover District […]
Onlooker Report – Ash Parish Council Ordinary Meeting 12 May 2025
The Parish Council convened on Monday, 12 May, with the Ordinary meeting following the Annual Parish Council meeting, during which the Chair and Vice Chair were elected. Congratulations to Cllr Ellery, our new Chair, and Cllr Tanner, our Vice Chair. We extend our sincere thanks to Cllr Tanner for his leadership since December 2024 following […]
Ash Commemorates VE Day
Heartfelt thanks to everyone involved in the Ash VE Day 80 celebrations! The day was beautifully marked by: The Proclamation read out at the War Memorial as the Union Jack flag was raised A stunning floral display by St Nicholas Church flower arrangers A striking knitted poppy display by Ash with Westmarsh WI at the […]