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THE NEXT MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL WILL BE on MONDAY 7 September 2026
at 7.15 pm in the Alison Lowe room OF MEREWORTH VILLAGE HALL
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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Update on Mereworth water supplies – Friday 24 July
We have seen some recovery in our drinking water storage tanks overnight and all customers should now be back in supply following the recent interruptions.
Demand remains high for water in the hot, dry weather and we are still asking customers to only use water for essential purposes; drinking, cooking and hygiene.
Alternative water
With all customers now back in supply, we have closed down the community hub at The Moody Mare.
We have been delivering bottled water to customers on our Priority Services Register in recent days, but these deliveries have now stopped with customers back in supply.
Further updates
We are continuing to monitor the situation closely and we’re working hard to increase the drinking water storage tanks in the area and balance our network.
We are truly sorry to all customers in the area who may have experienced low pressure, intermittent supply or no water in recent days, particularly those on higher ground.
This will be our last update, unless the situation changes.
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VACANCY ON THE PARISH COUNCIL
There is a vacancy on the Mereworth Parish Council following the resignation of Mrs Jenny Thorogood. The Council can now co-opt a new member. If you are interested, please contact The Clerk or a member of the Parish Council.
Meetings are held monthly on the first Monday of every month (except June and August) at 7.15 pm in the Village Hall, Butchers Lane.
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Mereworth Annual Village Fete 2026
Congratulations to the Fete Committee on this year’s Fete. It was a great success, fantastic weather and lots of visitors to the many stalls and events. The Fete raised over £5,000 for local organisations.
Thank you to all who helped on the day and beforehand, and for all those who visited.
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UK Digital Landline Switchover Guide
Are you ready for the landline switch-off? The UK’s old copper phone network is being switched off by January 2027, and some areas are already being affected. If you or someone you know relies on a home phone, particularly for a telecare alarm or medical device, it’s important to act sooner rather than later. We’ve teamed up with Phonely to share a free plain-English checklist to help. Download it here: www.phonely.co.uk/uk-digital-landline-switchover or call the Phonely team free on 0800 112 5000.
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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
Kent Police and the Independent Advisory Group (IAG)
The IAG is composed of community volunteers who work in partnership with Kent Police to support and enhance policing services. The work includes:
Acting as a liaison between Kent Police and local communities
Providing community insight and feedback to policing and partner agencies
Offering advice and support during critical incidents
Contributing to the development and review of policies and practices
Providing perspective on the public perception of policing activities – e.g. stop and search
Sharing informed views based on members lived experiences and community engagement
Advising on cultural awareness and community-specific considerations
Offering reflective feedback following incidents, recognising the varied impact on different communities
If you are interested in hearing more or would like to be involved as a volunteer within this group, please contact Sohrab on iag.tonbridgemallingdisrict@gmail.com
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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 2026
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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