News and information for residents and visitors of East Malling, Kent, 27th July 2024
East Malling Family Hub
Come and visit us at East Malling Family Hub Lots of fun activities for you and your children to play, learn, and have fun together.
Consultation on schools for special needs
Kent County Council has launched a consultation on the provision of schooling for children with special needs, and intending to cut its budget. More information.
Winterfield Lane Closure Plans Cancelled
Maidstone BC opposes Bradbourne Scheme
Maidstone Borough Council planning committee has added its objections to the Bradbourne community village proposal, citing congestion on Hermitage Lane. Access points include two on Hermitage Lane, near Barming Station.
Cllr Stan Forecast said Maidstone needed “to send a clear message to both Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council and to the developer”. Tonbridge and Malling BC would stand to benefit from the Section 106 monies and the council tax generated by the new homes, but the pressure on infrastructure would fall on Maidstone.
Council leader Stuart Jeffery (Green) proposed Maidstone reject the application, and his motion was unanimously agreed.
The application could still be approved by Tonbridge and Malling council, which, as it is currently without an up-to-date Local Plan, is hampered in its ability to resist planning applications, despite clear local opposition expressed at public meetings in East Malling and Ditton.
Cookery course at East Malling Centre
A chance to develop your cooking skills using low budget ingredients. No need to worry about childcare for the kids as they will be kept busy with fun craft activities and games while you cook! Limited places.
Monday 29 July. Monday 5 August and Monday 19 August.
Contact 01732 846314 cdw.eastmallingcentre@gmail.com
Country Parks Strategy
Kent County Council has published its strategy for Country Parks, following the consultation in 2022.
M20 Closures
From 4th January for the rest of 2024, there will be intermittent overnight closures between 8pm and 6am (maximum period) on both carriageways of the M20 between Junction 3 and Junction 13; both distributor roads adjacent to the M20 between Junction 5 (A20) and Junction 6 (A229); and all slip and link roads leading to and from the lengths of carriageways mentioned above.
For enquiries, contact the Customer Contact Centre on 0300 123 5000 or info@nationalhighways.co.uk. www.nationalhighways.co.uk
