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THE NEXT MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL WILL BE on MONDAY December 1 2025
at 7.15 pm in the Charles Lucas Room, MEREWORTH VILLAGE HALL
This will be a short meeting followed by a Presentation by TMBC Cllr Matt Boughton on the Local Plan.
There will be Q & A afterwards.
Please come along. Tea, coffee and mince pies will be provided.
All members of the public are entitled to attend the meeting and are cordially invited by the Council to do so. Time will be set aside prior to the published agenda to enable informal discussion to take place.
Agendas will be posted on notice boards and this website
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Due to works planned to be undertaken by Natta Building Company Ltd, it will be necessary to impose a 30MPH speed limit on part of Seven Mile Lane, Borough Green, from 15th November 2025 with estimated completion by 23rd November 2025.
Seven Mile Lane, Borough Green will have a 30MPH speed limit imposed, in two phases from the A20 (London Road) roundabout, heading southbound for approximately 100 metres, to the junction with Teston Road on Seven Mile Lane. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
Phase 1 – From 15th November 2025 with estimated completion by 16th November 2025.
Phase 2 – From 22nd November 2025 with estimated completion by 23rd November 2025.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
The restrictions are required for the safety of the public and workforce to allow for highway maintenance works to be carried out, works are undertaken by Natta Building Company Ltd.
For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=GB146187313
For information regarding these restrictions please contact Natta Building Company Ltd, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.
The Kent County Council Highways Helpline phone number is: 03000 418181
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Urgent Road Closure – Willow Wents, Mereworth, 19th November 2025
It will be necessary to close Willow Wents, Mereworth, from 19th November 2025 for up to 1 day.
The road will be closed at the junctions of B2016 Seven Mile Lane and Horns Lane.
The alternative route is via Horns Lane, Beech Road, B2016 Seven Mile Lane and vice versa.
It is planned that the road will be closed between 07:00 hrs and 17:00 hrs.
This is to enable carriageway repairs to be carried out by Kent County Council.
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MEREWORTH SUMMER FETE 2025 – took place on Saturday 21 June 2025 – it was a great success with fantastic weather and lots of visitors enjoying the 40+ stalls including a Steam Engine, Fire Engine, climbing tower, bouncy castle, face glitter, food, drinks, tombolas, Grand Draw, tea and cakes, craft stalls, coconut shy, Bar, toy stall, vintage motorbikes, and others. Many congratulations to the organisers for making it a great day.
Thank you to all who helped on the day and all who visited. Congratulations to the Fete Committee on a resounding success.
Summer Fete 2026 will be held on Saturday June 20th from 11.30 to 3.30 on the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Field.
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Mobile Phone signal problems
Are you frustrated by poor mobile phone signal? There is a survey launched by Tom Tugendhat MP to establish as much information as he can on the improvements needed in Mereworth.
Please complete the survey at: www.tomtugendhat.org/mobilephonesurvey
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Kent Police
Do you have a security or doorbell camera? Sign up to the CCTV Registry and help keep your community safe.
Its free and quick to register. The Police do NOT have access to your cameras. They can only view the location of registered cameras.
They always contact the camera owner to request footage. To register or learn more, go to – cctvregistrykentandessex.co.uk
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Meetings 1st Monday in the month at 7.15pm – in the Alison Lowe Room, Village Hall, Butchers Lane.
MEREWORTH PARISH COUNCIL – MEETING DATES 2025 – Mereworth Village Hall 7.15pm
December 1, 2025 – Parish Council and Planning
MEREWORTH PARISH COUNCIL – MEETING DATES 2026
January 5, 2026 – Parish Council and Planning
February 2, 2026 – Parish Council and Planning
March 2, 2026 – Parish Council and Planning
April 13, 2026 – Annual Parish Meeting and Planning (first Monday is Easter Monday)
May 11, 2026 – Annual General Meeting and Planning (first Monday is May bank holiday)
NO MEETING IN JUNE
July 6, 2026 – Parish Council and Planning
NO MEETING IN AUGUST
September 7, 2026 – Parish Council and Planning
October 5, 2026 – Parish Council and Planning
November 2, 2026 – Parish Council and Planning
December 7, 2026 – Parish Council and Planning
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Bullying and harassment statement
We treat everyone with courtesy and respect and ask for the same in return. We ask that you treat your councillors and council staff courteously without violence, abuse or harassment.
Councillors and council staff have the right to carry out their civic duties and work without fear of being attacked or abused. Any behaviour whether that be verbal, physical or in writing, which causes either councillors or council staff to feel uncomfortable, embarrassed or threatened is totally unacceptable.
The zero-tolerance policy includes abuse, aggression or threats made in person, over the telephone or in written communication, including on social media. The council considers threatening behaviour to be:
Attempted or actual aggressive, or physical actions made towards any councillor or member of staff.
The use of aggressive, or abusive language, (including raising of the voice, swearing, shouting or in writing) which threatens or intimidates councillors or council staff.
The policy applies through all Council Meetings, but it also applies to any Councillor or Council Staff away from Council Meetings.
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