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Are you interested in being a Parish Councillor? Hever Parish Council has a vacancy for a Councillor to represent the interests of those living or working in the Parish.
The Parish Council consists of a group of 10 voluntary Councillors who live or work locally and are supported by the employed Parish Clerk.
For an informal chat, or more information on how to apply, please contact Rachael Turner, Clerk and RFO at clerk@hever.org
Closing date for applications: 10th May 2024
The next Hever Parish Council Planning Meeting (Extraordinary Meeting) will be held on Tuesday 2nd April 2024 at 6.00 pm at the Astor Suite, Hever Castle. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Please enter via the Astor Wing Entrance, and ring on the Estate Office bell.
The agenda can be found here: http://hever.org/parish-council/agendas
The Draft Minutes from the March 2024 Meeting are now available to view here: http://hever.org/parish-council/minutes-draft and the approved Minutes from the January meeting can be found here: http://hever.org/parish-council/minutes-approved
RACE & Sevenoaks District Council are working with Hever Parish Council to undertake a housing needs survey in the parish. The survey aims to gauge the need for affordable housing across all age groups. We’re also exploring if older homeowners need to downsize or require more suitable housing. Your input shapes housing solutions for everyone. Let’s ensure affordability for all stages of life!
All households in the Parish should have received a postcard about this.
You can use this link to complete the survey online https://online1.snapsurveys.com/hever
You can get a paper version of the survey from the Parish Clerk, Rachael Turner, by calling 07784 912645 or emailing: clerk@hever.org – a pre-paid envelope will be included to enable you to return your completed survey.
There is currently Grant Funding available from Gatwick Airport Community Trust for local groups and projects. There is a deadline of 31st March for applications, so there is not that long to apply. Please do share this with any groups you may feel could benefit from it.
For information the Trust will support the following priority categories:
- Development of young people
- Art projects including amateur drama, music, art
- Sporting facilities
- Environmental improvement and conservation
- Improvements to community facilities such as village halls
- Support for the disabled
- Support for the elderly
- Encouragement of additional volunteering or giving in the area
To apply please visit: https://gact.org.uk/application-process/
Here for you is a guide to support that might be able to help you, including with the increased cost of living, from Sevenoaks District Council.
We know it is a difficult time for everyone with the rise in the cost of living. In this leaflet you can find useful websites, organisations and advice to help you with rising costs. There’s support available both locally and nationally for a wide range of issues.
Keep Britain Tidy
Several community Litter Picks have been arranged across the Parish on Saturday 23rd March. Come and join in! It is good fun, with free refreshments and great exercise. If possible, please bring own gloves and wear appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear. Hi visibility vests and litter pickers can be provided, however if you have your own please do bring them.
Litter Pick details are as follows:
Four Elms Village Hall – Saturday 23rd March 9.30 am
Hever Village Hall – Saturday 23rd March 9.30 am
Markbeech Village Hall – Saturday 23rd March 1.00 pm
Any queries, please contact clerk@hever.org