Rusthall Parish Council

Rusthall Parish Council is seeking to appoint an ALLOTMENT MANAGER for 10 hours a week initially. The closing date for applications is noon Monday 9th September 2024

A job description and application form can be found on the council’s website: https://rusthallparishcouncil.org.uk

The next Full Council Meeting is to be held on 9th September at 7.30pm at The Rackliff Centre. Please click on the link to access the agenda.

www.rusthallparishcouncil.org.uk

Rusthall Parish Council has a vacancy for a Parish Councillor. The vacancy will be filled by co-option. For more information about being a Councillor and to apply for co-option, please visit our website: https://www.rusthallparishcouncil.org.uk/community/rusthall-parish-council-13134/co-option-of-a-councillor/

Anti-Social Behaviour

Hopefully you will have noticed an increased police presence in the village. Rusthall Parish Council along with our three Borough Councillors, Jayne Sharratt, Alex Britcher-Allan and Matthew Sankey, have been working closely with the police and CSU to combat recent anti-social activities. We are hugely grateful to all/any residents who have made reports and assisted the police with their inquiries. As a result progress has already been made in identifying culprits.
Any further incidents should be immediately reported by contacting 101 or 999 depending on severity. No need to quote the previous crime reference number as this case has now been resolved.
We have been assured of an ongoing strong police presence in the village and continued monitoring will be taking place.
Thank you again for your support, help and patience.

ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR

There have been several incidents of anti-social behaviour in recent weeks that are causing understandable anxiety and upset.

Rusthall Parish Council in conjunction with our 3 Borough Councillors and the local police are working hard to resolve this.

If you experience any issues involving a group of youths. DO NOT CONFRONT THEM. REPORT IMMEDIATELY TO THE POLICE QUOTING CRIME REFERENCE NUMBER 20/1282

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Due to works planned to be undertaken by UK Power Networks, it will be necessary to close part of Shirley Grove, Rusthall, from 12th August 2024 with estimated completion by 16th August 2024.

Shirley Grove, Rusthall, will be closed outside 17. There is no alternative route for any through traffic and access will be maintained at all times. Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

The closure is required to allow disconnection and installation of new underground service cables. For information regarding this closure please contact UK Power Networks on 08000 294 285, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.

The National Highways and Transport consultation is now open. The survey ends on the 25th February 2025 so there is plenty of time to have your say!

National Highways and Transport Survey 2024-25 Councils across the UK are asking residents to tell them what they think of transport and highways services in their area, and we're one of those councils. There are six independent surveys in total - feel free to take one or all of them. Each survey will only take a

South East Water - Temporary Road Closure - Lower Green Road - 5th August 2024

It will be necessary to close part of Lower Green Road, outside 131, from 5th August 2024 with estimated completion by 7th August 2024.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Lower Green Road, Etherington Hill, Speldhurst Road, A26 St Johns Road, A26 Mount Ephraim, A264 Mount Ephraim, A264 Bishops Down, A264 Langton Road, Coach Road, Rusthall Road, Lower Green Road and vice versa.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

For information regarding this closure please contact South East Water on 03330 000 001, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.
The Kent County Council Highways Helpline phone number is: 03000 418181

If you are interested in becoming a Councillor please contact Claire Reed, Clerk to Rusthall Parish Council, on 01892 520161 or at: [email protected] for more information.

Councillors make a huge difference to the quality of life of local people and how local issues are dealt with. We need people from all backgrounds and experiences who reflect the community they serve to put themselves forward for election. If you have innovative ideas for the council or have a specific issue in mind, becoming a local councillor will empower you to .

For more information contact Claire Reed, Clerk to Rusthall Parish Council on 01892 520 616

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